COUNCIL

Letter: Council members must do the job they’re elected to do

After being at the April 6 meeting and watching the discussions on the 2009 budget revisions (which the mayor and council clearly had differences of opinions on), I was very disappointed in the way that it was handled.

By Tim Thompson, Farmington , April 09, 2009

New faces for Farmington City Council

Farmington has a new mayor-elect, and he’s never even served on the Farmington City Council. That is not to say Todd Larson does not have any knowledge about how city government runs. But the longtime planning commission member has only served in an appointed position during his civic career.

By Michelle Leonard , November 04, 2008

Letter: Julie May is a capable leader

Farmington residents are fortunate to have Julie May as a candidate for Farmington City Council. Julie is a capable and competent leader who has served — and continues to serve — the Farmington community in multiple capacities.

October 30, 2008

Voter's guide: Mayoral candidates

We asked all candidates for city positions the same six questions and gave them each 900 words with which to answer. They got to use those words however they thought was best. The questions are: 1. Why are you the most qualified candidate for this city council position? 2. What do you like about Farmington? What would you change? 3. The issue of a divide between north and south Farmington comes up a lot. Do you believe there is a divide? If so, what can the city do to address it? 4. What do you believe is the role of the city council in attracting commercial development to Farmington? 5. Cities have to balance the need to provide services with a desire to keep taxes low. What would your priorities be when putting together a balanced budget? 6. If you could address just one issue as a member of the Farmington City Council what would the issue be and how would you address it? Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

October 24, 2008

Voter's guide: City council candidates

We asked all candidates for city positions the same six questions and gave them each 900 words with which to answer. They got to use those words however they thought was best. The questions are: 1. Why are you the most qualified candidate for this city council position? 2. What do you like about Farmington? What would you change? 3. The issue of a divide between north and south Farmington comes up a lot. Do you believe there is a divide? If so, what can the city do to address it? 4. What do you believe is the role of the city council in attracting commercial development to Farmington? 5. Cities have to balance the need to provide services with a desire to keep taxes low. What would your priorities be when putting together a balanced budget? 6. If you could address just one issue as a member of the Farmington City Council what would the issue be and how would you address it? Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

October 24, 2008

Watch the candidate forum archive

Farmington residents who couldn't make it to city hall Wednesday night can click on the attached link to hear what candidates for city and state offices had to say about the upcoming election.

October 20, 2008

Letter: Pritzlaff can make tough decisions

We have watched David Pritzlaff make tough decisions as a member of the Farmington City Council and appreciate his common sense approach to the issues.

By Mike and Diana Kiser, Farmington , October 02, 2008

Accident prompts city council to declare no parking zone

Just a week after a student was hit by a car while crossing Akin Road, the Farmington City Council has decided to make that section of the street a no parking zone.

By Michelle Leonard , September 16, 2008

Council race loses one candidate

Former Farmington City Council member Lacelle Cordes is going to stay a former council member.

By Nathan Hansen , September 12, 2008

Surprises highlight council filings

If the last day of filing for the Farmington City Council is any indication of how the upcoming election season will go, things certainly will be interesting.

By Michelle Leonard , September 11, 2008

Two surprises highlight city council field

Current Farmington mayor Kevan Soderberg is back in the mayoral race after saying in June a new job would keep him from running. Current school board member Terry Donnelly has filed to run for a city council seat.

By Michelle Leonard , September 09, 2008

Technical troubles and a tie make board race interesting

A handful of candidates and current school board members gathered around a table in the district office Tuesday night to see whose school board campaigns will continue and who will have to bow out early. But difficulties reporting results from one precinct and an apparent tie between two candidates meant there was still plenty of uncertainty when everyone went home shortly before 10 p.m.

By Nathan Hansen , September 09, 2008

4 candidates on city ballots so far

When the filing period for the Farmington City Council elections opened last week, four candidates registered on the first day. Since then, though, no one else has stepped forward to run.

By Michelle Leonard , September 04, 2008

City tax levy likely to increase

Does the Farmington Fire Department need a full-time chief? Should the outdoor pool stay open? Or should the residents be asked to fund an additional, separate levy to help fund the city’s economic development authority?

By Michelle Leonard , September 04, 2008

Wilson apologizes for tactics, not call for information

Council member Steve Wilson admitted he may have put the city council in an awkward position when he threatened to pursue legal action against city administrator Peter Herlofsky in an e-mail two weeks ago. And for that, Wilson said he is sorry.

By Matt Steichen , September 04, 2008