5 candidates contending for three Forest Lake school board seats

Five candidates are vying for three open spots on the Forest Lake school board. Incumbents David Gay and Eric Langness will face off against Kathy Bystrom, former school board member Karen Morehead and Erin Turner in the Nov.

[Lady of the Lake]

It's unfortunate that the newspaper did not print the candidates' reason for running in its entirety. Based on what was printed, the girls sound interchangeable. If elected, I can see them voting with only one mind and one heart. The boys are reputed to be independent and independence is sorely needed on any school board, especially in Forest Lake. However, Mr. Langness would do well to remember that 4 years ago he was the challenger and needed to be brought up to speed.

[FL Guy]

Lady of the Lake wrote:

It's unfortunate that the newspaper did not print the candidates' reason for running in its entirety. Based on what was printed, the girls sound interchangeable. If elected, I can see them voting with only one mind and one heart. The boys are reputed to be independent and independence is sorely needed on any school board, especially in Forest Lake. However, Mr. Langness would do well to remember that 4 years ago he was the challenger and needed to be brought up to speed.

Mr. Langness had demonstrated initiative to attend meetings and get involved long before he was on the board. The ladies as you describe it have never been to a board meeting!

[Lady of the Lake]

FL Guy wrote:

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Mr. Langness had demonstrated initiative to attend meetings and get involved long before he was on the board. The ladies as you describe it have never been to a board meeting!

You're correct, Mr. Langenss has more than demonstrated his ability to do right by the taxpayers and the children of ISD 831 during his term. He has so much going for him, so why does he lead with such a lame argument as only an incumbent can do the job?