Janet tells us her plans as a future city councilor including a new and improved neighborhood cleanup program. Listen HERE.
See all of Janet’s videos HERE. She goes into great detail about city politics and policy.
There were at least 4 booths at the Flea Market. Loetscher, Sutton (Nice homemade signs), Brekke and Hubbel.
Former City Attorney, Janet Brekke, is inviting the media and public to a press conference kicking off her 2018 campaign for Sioux Falls City Council At Large.
The press conference will be Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the downtown Siouxland Public Library, Conference Room B (200 N. Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD).
“I have had the rare honor and privilege of serving this great city under five mayors operating under three different forms of City government and I believe my unique background in law, business and government will help move the City forward†Brekke said.
At the press conference she plans to give her reasons for running, her vision for the City and will take questions from the media on her ideas for a positive Sioux Falls future.
Brekke also states: “When I am part of the policy making or legislative branch of Sioux Falls government, we will work together to advance the interests of our neighbors. Our current mayor/council form of government is not as effective as it should be. Having strong leadership on the Council establishes a much more proactive policy initiative role for the City. My experience as both a successful businesswoman and the attorney who helped shape our form city government, I will move the City Council to better utilize the powers it has and improve the role it plays in City government.â€
In asking the public to join her campaign she adds, “This is a critical time for Sioux Falls and us. There are numerous issues and opportunities facing our city. This is the time for our City government to map out a solid future for our children and grandchildren!â€
Janet Brekke filed her Statement of Organization with the Sioux Falls City Clerk’s Office on Thursday, November 9, 2017 officially declaring her intent to run for City Council At Large Position A.
The city council races are starting to come together, but there are still some unknowns and variables.
Currently the Central District has three running in the race. I won’t rule out that more could get in that race, but probably unlikely.
Retired Firefighter and Insurance Salesman, Curt Soehl. I don’t know a whole lot about Curt, but what I have read on his FB page is that he was very pro-Huether and approved of his accomplishments and leadership style, which is unfortunate.
Thor Bardon. I believe Thor works in banking. Thor’s platform is workforce development and other social issues in our community.
Local art promoter and business owner, Zach DeBoer. Zach is heavily involved with the downtown culture and development.
At-Large has 3 candidates, but that could change.
John Paulson, former Sanford Executive and Planning Commission member who lost to Theresa Stehly in the last election will probably run the same ‘everything is wonderful and great in Sioux Falls’ campaign.
Janet Brekke, who is a former city attorney and currently a private attorney is challenging Paulson. I don’t know a lot about Janet, but I think we will learn more in the coming weeks since she has formerly announced.
Clara Hart has said she will run in the At-Large, but she could just as easily challenge Rick Kiley to get out of a crowded At-Large race (which may get more crowded). Clara lives in his SE district and may have a better chance in a two person race, and avoid a run-off.
As I said, Kiley has announced he will run for a 2nd term and has no challengers currently, I hope that changes.
Erickson hasn’t announced whether she is running for a 2nd term or not, she has said she will probably NOT run for mayor. But currently if Erickson did announce, she doesn’t have a challenger. I’m wondering if someone is waiting in the wings until Erickson announces. One of the bigger questions I have been asked over the past couple of weeks has been, “Will Erickson run for a 2nd term to begin with or is she busy trying to recruit someone to run for the seat?”
As you can see, we have about 5-1/2 months until the city election and the council races are still shaping up. Anything could change at this point.