Lake City Mayor

Boe will lead with the people in mind

Oct 23, 2024

As we get closer to election day, we all have so many choices to make. It’s imperative we’re all thinking about the leadership of our city and who will be committed to the big picture and long-term vitality of this community. I’d also encourage you to think about who will lead truly thinking about...

Being mayor requires a large time commitment

Oct 23, 2024

I enjoyed reading the letter of support for Lake City mayoral candidate Russell Boe submitted by Josh Smith. And I am not surprised by the candidate’s dedication to his kids. But, that great dedication is actually one of the reasons I have not been promoting him. Serving as Mayor of Lake City has...

Boe is a fully-engaged, well-rounded leader

Oct 16, 2024

I’m excited to share my perspective of the upcoming mayoral election with those reading this week’s Lake City Graphic. My viewpoint comes from my role as a dad and an active community member. Basically, a life-long resident of Lake City, I have two kids I’m raising here. Additionally, I work in...

Brian Quinn has the right stuff

Oct 16, 2024

At a time when we are looking for new city leadership after a phenomenal two terms under Mark Nichols, we are fortunate to have two capable candidates for mayor. Both have experience on the city council, both are intelligent, and both have a love for Lake City. However, when a city commission...

Lake City mayoral candidates on their philosophies, visions

Oct 9, 2024

Russell Boe Why are you running for mayor or city council? I’m running for mayor to ensure Lake City remains in a strong financial position committed to proper diligence for every tax dollar spent. I support strong public safety including police, fire, ambulance and emergency response, and I...

Boe’s mayoral goals are fiscal responsibility, public safety, and greater transparency

Sep 18, 2024

Hello! My name is Russell Boe and I am running to be Lake City’s next mayor. As part of the campaign process I want to tell you a little bit about myself and why I hope you’ll consider voting for me as your next mayor. I moved to Lake City as a first grader in 1987 and am a 1999 graduate from...

Quinn mayoral candidacy built on pillars of community, infrastructure, public safety

Sep 4, 2024

I am excited to be running for mayor of Lake City. Driven by experienced leadership, I commit myself to enhancing the quality of life in our community through integrity, trust, and accountability. With experienced leadership in both public and private sectors, my vision for Lake City is to...

Updated: Boe and Quinn run for mayor, Newsome seeks council seat

Jun 5, 2024

The races for mayor and city council in Lake City have changed following Mayor Mark Nichols’ announcement last week that he would not seek a third term as mayor. As of the end of the filing period on June 4 at 5 p.m., two candidates filed to run for mayor, and three candidates filed for the three...

City election filing period is May 21-June 4

Apr 10, 2024

The filing period for people who want to run for city council or mayor in Lake City will be May 21 until June 4 at 5 p.m., according to City Clerk Kari Schreck. Three city council members—Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, and Brian Quinn—and Mayor Mark Nichols have terms expiring this year. The Graphic...

Redmond: Your support was overwhelming

Nov 11, 2020

Thank you to everyone who supported me in my bid to become mayor. Unfortunately our shared vision for a truly transparent city government was thwarted by the narrowest of margins. Hopefully, this is the wake up call the mayor and council needed to see. They don’t have carte blanche to only do...