Amy Jeffers Candidate for Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself. My name is Amy Jeffers. I grew up and graduated in 1990 from Harmony High School. During my senior year, I join the Army Reserve and remained with the Reserve until 1993 when I joined the active army and was stationed in El Paso, Tex. In 1996 I was reassigned to Fort Campbell, Ky., where I … [Read more...]
Voting in 2020; fewer polling places and more mail
If you live in a city or township and you received a mail-in ballot, you might want to hang on to it. Certainly, don’t throw it away, which has happened, according to Fillmore County Auditor-Treasurer Charlene Meiners. For the 2020 general election, more cities and townships have opted for the mail-in ballots. And, some voters have expressed their concerns, calling and … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: School Board
Tracey Ferguson, Candidate for Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself. My name is Tracey (Breitsprecher) Ferguson. My husband and I have been long-time residents of Chatfield along with our four children. I am a 1998 graduate of Chatfield High School and our children either have attended or are currently attending Chatfield Schools, where they are very active in … [Read more...]
Uncontested races
For the upcoming election, there are quite a few candidates running unopposed. County Commissioners In Fillmore County, Minn., Mitch Lenz (District 1) and Larry Hindt (District 3) will be able to keep their seat warm, continuing their work unopposed. For Houston County, Minn., Robert Burns (District 3) and Greg Myhre (District 5) will be the only option on the … [Read more...]
Finding your polling place… To the Editor,
This year more than ever, I encourage my fellow citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 6. Finding your place to vote is easy: go to www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. Select your county, then township according to your street address. There is also a map option at the end. Remember: If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain about policies and decisions our lawmakers make. … [Read more...]
Twenty-two contested races
We only have 29 days until Election Day — November 6, 2018. With 22 contested races in Fillmore County and Houston County, voters will have their hands full with making some pretty important decisions. For this issue of the Fillmore County Journal, our staff worked diligently to present candidate profiles for those who chose to participate. We mailed letters with questions … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… School Board
Dorothy-Helen Billmeier Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself: My paternal grand and great-grand parents were all born and raised in Chatfield. I have been a Chatfield resident since 1988. I am a Chatfield Alumnus from ‘93 and my associate of science degree is from RCTC. My husband and I have been together 22 years and have two sons. Tell us about your work/life … [Read more...]
Meet the Cadidates… City Council
Gerald Jacobson, Sr. Wykoff City Council Tell us about yourself: I am 77 years old and a 1959 graduate of Wykoff High School. I have lived and worked in Wykoff over 50 years where my late wife and I raised two kids. I enjoy antique tractors, the History Channel ,and spending time with my two grandsons that live in Wisconsin. Tell us about your work/life experience: I … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Mayor
David Olson Houston City Mayor Tell us about yourself: Greetings, from your current Mayor of Houston, David Olson. I have been a Houston resident for 50 plus years. I have raised three children within the Houston School District, and I graduated from this school in 1975. I take great pride in being a part of our community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I have … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates… Houston County commissioner
Eric Johnson District 2 Tell us about yourself: Houston County is where I’ve lived and farmed my entire life. This is where I met my wife Sheri of 27 years and where we raised our two kids Kate and Matthew. I enjoy the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and being active in the community. Tell us about your work/life experience: I am a proud, … [Read more...]