Lake City City Council
Heise: Grateful to voters, fellow council candidates
Nov 11, 2026
I just want to send a quick thank you to all the members of our community who supported me in the recent election for our city council. I also want to congratulate Amy Alkire and Nora Pope for being elected as well.
I want to commend all the citizens that stepped up to put their name on the...
Dudley picked for open City Council seat
Oct 28, 2026
In a unanimous vote at its Oct. 26 special meeting, the Lake City City Council selected Wayne Dudley to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Council Member Robert Newsome in September.
He’s expected to take the oath of office at the council’s regular meeting on Nov. 9. The seat will be up...
Lake City City Council: Nora Pope
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for city council?
I want to give back to the community I call home and help build on what makes Lake City such a special place. By listening to residents, working collaboratively, and taking a thoughtful approach to growth, I want to ensure Lake City remains a welcoming...
Lake City School Board: Jake Atkinson
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for the school board?
I’m an alum of this district, and now I’m raising my own family here. I want our students and families to be proud of our schools and our community. I’m running again because I want to help keep our district strong and make sure it continues to be a good...
Lake City City Council: Amy Kohrs Alkire
Oct 21, 2026
Why are you running for mayor or city council?
I am running because I care deeply about our community, and it has been a privilege to serve my neighbors.
Hearing directly from citizens is the most rewarding part of this role, and that community input has guided every single decision I have made...
Council to consider appointing new member, firefighter pension, employee healthcare at Oct. 26 special meeting
Oct 21, 2026
The Lake City City Council will have a special meeting Monday, Oct. 26, to consider appointing someone to fill a vacancy on the council, whether to increase the fire department retirement pension amount, and whether to change the employee healthcare plan in response to an unexpectedly high...
Lake City City Council: Justin Hawryluk
Oct 21, 2026
My name is Justin Hawryluk, and I’m running for City Council because I care deeply about our community’s future. As a fiscally conservative candidate, I believe in responsible stewardship — ensuring every dollar serves a purpose and strengthens Lake City for the long term.
My background is in...
Lake City City Council: James Heise
Oct 21, 2026
My name is James Heise and I am encouraging the citizens of Lake City to vote for me for a position on the Lake City City Council in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
I was born and raised in Lake City and after retiring from a career of teaching and coaching here at Lincoln High ...
Council vacancy declared following Newsome resignation
Sep 30, 2026
The Lake City City Council held a special meeting Monday, Sept. 28, to declare a council vacancy and make a plan for finding someone to serve the remainder of Rob Newsome’s term.
Newsome resigned from the the council effective Sept. 21.
In a statement, Newsome said: “I have made the decision to...
Corrected: Council sets preliminary levy increase at 8.5%
Sep 16, 2026
A higher-than-expected health insurance quote led the Lake City City Council to approve a higher-than-expected preliminary property tax levy Monday, Sept. 14.
In July the council had targeted a budget that would raise the levy 7.5% based, in part, on the assumption that healthcare premiums would...
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