Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session.
Here's a look back at Tuesday's Northfield City Council meeting and work session, courtesy of KYMN. The agenda and packet are attached to this post as PDFs. The Council: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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The results are in and Dana Graham is Northfield's new mayor.
The results are in and Dana Graham is Northfield's new mayor. Graham received 4,947 votes and defeated Councilor Rhonda Pownell, who received 3,461 votes. "First of all I want to thank Rhonda for running a very positive campaign and I look forward to working with her on the Council," Graham said when told the results by Northfield Patch. "I'm going to work very hard to show the people that their votes tonight are justified. We're going to do some good things in the next four years." Graham previously served on the Northfield City Council and was defeated by 13 votes in the 2008 At-Large race. In the Council races, David Ludescher narrowly defeated Betsey Buckheit on Tuesday night for the At-Large council position. With nearly 7,800 votes …
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How much money have local candidates raised? Patch has the documents.
Election season is nearly done and Northfield City Council and mayoral candidates have released their finance reports that were due last week to the state's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Some candidates have raised thousands of dollars during the election cycle. With Election Day only hours away, some candidates still have cash on hand, at least according to the most recent reports. Special notes: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Here's a cheat sheet so you know when you can vote, where you can vote and who's asking for your vote.
Nov. 6 has been circled on the calendar for some time. Finally, Election Day is here. Northfield Patch has created a guide so you know when you can vote, where you can vote and who's asking for your vote. On this post you'll find a breakdown of the races and issues with several links that'll lead you to more information on Patch and other sources. Words that are blue are links that will bring you to more information. Be sure to keep your browser on Patch on Election Day as we bring you updates throughout the day and share results as they come in. Voting is open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Because of redistricting this year, some voters have shifted precincts, wards and polling locations. If you're still not able to …
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3:16 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
MUST read: "Support for Kill List and NDAA make Obama and Romney Unfit for Office" http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/nov/2/support-kill-list-and-ndaa-make-obama-and-romney-u/ Make a special note to watch the Free and Equal Election Debate between third party Presidential candidates, Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green) to be aired … more ›
In this short video, the two candidates, who are each asking for your vote on Nov. 6, share their thoughts.
Northfield At-Large candidates Betsey Buckheit and David Ludescher recently met with members of the Mayor's Youth Council to answer a simple question: If elected, what would you do for youth? In this short video, the two candidates, who are each asking for your vote on Nov. 6, share their thoughts. You can also find out more information about all candidates in Northfield-related races by checking out our election guide. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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In this video, David Ludescher, a candidate for the Northfield City Council At-Large seat, tells you why you should vote for him.
No questions. Sixty-three seconds. Why should you be elected? It was that simple. Northfield Patch spent the past few weeks meeting with candidates in Northfield-related races to have them tell you, the constituent, why you should vote for them in their respective races. They could talk about anything they wanted: their experience, the issues or why they're a better option than their opponents. We wanted to take this approach because if you ran into a candidate on the street and he or she had your attention for a minute, what would they say to get your vote? In this video, David Ludescher, a candidate for the Northfield City Council At-Large seat, tells you why you should vote for him. Also be sure to read the Patch Q&A with Ludescher. …
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In this video, Betsey Buckheit, a candidate for the Northfield City Council At-Large seat, tells you why you should vote for her.
No questions. Sixty-three seconds. Why should you be elected? It was that simple. Northfield Patch spent the past few weeks meeting with candidates in Northfield-related races to have them tell you, the constituent, why you should vote for them in their respective races. They could talk about anything they wanted: their experience, the issues or why they're a better option than their opponents. We wanted to take this approach because if you ran into a candidate on the street and he or she had your attention for a minute, what would they say to get your vote? In this video, Betsey Buckheit, a candidate for the Northfield City Council At-Large seat, tells you why you should vote for her. Also be sure to read the Patch Q&A with Buckheit. You…
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Here are the Q&As for the city's At-Large and Second Ward candidates.
Ahead of the primary election in August, Patch reached out to candidates in the At-Large and Second Ward to respond to a series of questions. Below, you will find links to responses from the two candidates who made it through the primary in each race. Responses are written by the candidates and have not been edited by Patch. The two candidates for At-Large are: The two candidates for the Second Ward are: In the coming weeks we'll run video interviews for all candidates who are on Nov. 6's ballot in Northfield-related races. You can also find out more information about the candidates by checking out our election guide for all election-related stories. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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See what the candidates had to say.
Northfield City Council mayoral and At-Large candidates met Thursday at The Contented Cow for a forum. The forum, broadcasted live (and on repeat) on NTV, is embedded on this post. Candidates included mayoral candidates Dana Graham and Rhonda Pownell and At-Large candidates Betsey Buckheit and David Ludescher. Topics discussed, among others, were downtown parking, the much-discussed Safety Center/police station project and the working relationships of the council. A second forum, including Second and Third Ward candidates, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at The Cow. Here are the remaining forums: Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Candidates seeking to represent the Northfield City Council met Saturday at Northfield City Hall for a League of Women Voters of Northfield-Cannon Falls forum.
Candidates seeking to represent the Northfield City Council met Saturday at Northfield City Hall for a League of Women Voters of Northfield-Cannon Falls forum. Candidates included: Northfield Mayoral Dana Graham Rhonda Pownell Northfield's At-Large Betsey Buckheit David Ludescher Northfield's Second Ward Frank Balster David DeLong Northfield's Third Ward Jon Denison Erica Zweifel (incumbent) Topics discussed were candidates' priorities, the city's relationship with Northfield Hospital and how candidates would seek resident input on issues. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter
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Corey Butler Jr.
5:09 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Thanks for the comment, Dan. I appreciate you taking the time to do that as well as blogging on Patch and helping folks get to know you better throughout the campaign with our video interview and Q&A. Do you plan to get involved with the schools or community in any other ways? more ›