Election 2016
Voters to get say on whether to close one block of South Washington Street
Jul 28, 2016
Voters in Lake City, along with electing a mayor and three council members, will be asked for permission to close a one-block street.
A yes vote in the Nov. 8 general election will give the City Council permission to close one block of South Washington Street to allow for construction of a hotel....
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Cindy McGrath
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
Born and raised in Lake City, graduate of Lincoln High School and Winona State University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education, with coaching and driver education certification. I’m...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Mark Spence
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
My name is Mark Spence and I am seeking re-election for City Council this fall. My wife and I moved to Lake City in 2000 with our daughter and are proud to call Lake City our home. I graduated from Iowa...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Mary Lou Waltman
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
My husband Terry and I have lived in this beautiful community 51 years. I worked for the Red Wing Shoe Company 35 years, we raised our three children here, and I am retired. We are members of Bethany...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: John Mead
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I have been a Lake City resident for 28 years. I am an honest, hard working individual that believes family is very important. I believe that I can bring common sense to the table regarding budgeting,...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: James Rainwater
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I am an 1980 graduate of Red Wing Central High School, and I hold a bachelor of arts from the University of Minnesota and a juris doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. I...
City Council Primary Questionnaire: Mark Fayette
Jul 28, 2016
1. Please give a brief biographic description of yourself you think pertinent to your candidacy.
I have been a business owner in Lake City for the past 35-plus years. In 1982 my wife Shayna and I moved to Lake City, built and then operated Waterman’s Restaurant on Lake Pepin. Since selling the...
Letter: Hwy. 61 petition not accurate
Jul 28, 2016
To the editor:
I have noticed a petition going around town that I would like to comment on since I have some firsthand experience as to how dangerous our present roadway through town is.
The petition refers to changing from the existing four lanes to a two lane highway. This is not accurate. The...
Letter: City Council members wear many hats
Jul 28, 2016
To the editor:
What many citizens don’t realize and I also suspect some of the candidates running for the office of City Council do not realize are the many “hats” and roles that are worn and championed by that sitting member.
Of the many activities, one activity or role stands out as the most...
Letter: A reminder to vote Aug. 9
Jul 28, 2016
To the editor:
I am writing this letter to the editor to remind everyone to vote at the primary election Aug. 9. This is a very important election as there are 12 individuals running and this will reduce it to six candidates and then in November you can vote again for the best three that will...
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