Election 2016
Letter: City must keep moving forward
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: There is a lot of disagreement among local folks right now, not all of it brought about by the campaign season. In our community some potential changes have people taking positions of “for” or “against” before we even see any details of a project. Unfortunately, some of our local...
Letter: Hotel will go forward only if people want it
Oct 26, 2016
To the editor: Several weeks ago I submitted a letter to the Lake City community which I hoped would clarify concerns and uncertainties pertaining to the possible vacation of the dead-end segment of South Washington Street extending from East Marion Street southward toward the outer marina where...
Haley vs. Bayley: The campaign battle that keeps smiling
Oct 20, 2016
Barb Haley and Lisa Bayley chatted for 20 minutes outside the Lake City City Council chambers Tuesday evening waiting their turn.
The conversation was private but animated. Both smiled, sometimes laughed. You could not tell they are opponents in a hotly contended election race.
Haley is the...
Local, area candidates get their say
Oct 20, 2016
Sixteen candidates for seven local, state and federal office in the Nov. 8 election had a chance to address local voters Tuesday night.
The candidates spoke at a forum at the council chambers at the Lake City City Hall. The event was conducted by Lake City Woman’s Club and the Chamber of Commerce....
Council Candidate Forum to be Oct. 25
Oct 20, 2016
Candidates for City Council have been invited to return to the council chambers, site of Tuesday night’s candidate forum, for a town hall meeting next Tuesday.
The meeting is being organized by Mark Nichols, the lone candidate for mayor.
The meeting will focus on eight discussion points outlined by...
Mayor Questionnaire: Mark Nichols
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place.
I believe Lake City’s future is bright. Our city’s comprehensive plan and my platform focuses on five pillars for our community. These are: 1) a vibrant economy, 2)...
Council Questionnaire: Mary Lou Waltman
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now? What changes and developments would you hope takes place?
Lake City is a beautiful rural community with endless recreational opportunities to expand on. I personally believe to have a vibrant downtown business district you must...
Council Questionnaire: Mary Jane Rasmussen
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
My vision of Lake City is continuing as a quaint, delightful small town to live and visit. It would bustle with new businesses, a walking and biking lakefront trail that...
Council Questionnaire: John Mead
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
I would like to see something for young adults and children to do in town year around. I would also like to see housing more affordable for young couples just starting...
Council Questionnaire: Phil Gartner
Oct 20, 2016
1. Describe how you would like to see Lake City look 10 years from now. What changes and developments would you hope take place?
I would like to see every vacant building in downtown Lake City occupied by a successful business. I would expect city government to spearhead to the extent it would be...
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