Kris Hasskamp said it’s been a whirlwind since being announced as the top vote getter in Tuesday’s Primary for Crow Wing County District 5.
“I’ve actually been a bit overwhelmed since then,” said Hasskamp via a phone interview on Thursday. “I am just amazed and so grateful that the people made this happen. By doing this, so many people are saying that they want someone to speak up for them and make sure the process is open and transparent.”
The 61-year-old from Rabbit Lake, racked up 545, or 32.23, percent of the votes in Tuesday’s Primary election, coming out ahead of current incumbent Doug Houge. Hasskamp and Houge will move on to November’s general election.
Hasskamp said her next step will be to listen to the people to help form her platform.
“I want to be the voice for people who want to see the county in District 5 change,” she said. “I want to be passionate for things in our district and a lot of people are not happy with the way things are, that was clear when I came out number one (in Tuesday’s votes) that there is a discontent there a little bit.
“My new campaign will offer people the opportunity to tell me what they want and what needs to be done. They are going to form my platform. Whatever the people in District 5 decide. That’s my home area and that’s who I’m working for.”
Hasskamp currently works as an independent consultant at Crosby-Ironton schools and was a District 12A state representative from 1989-2001.
JESSI PIERCE, staff writer, may be reached at 855-5859 or jessi.pierce@brainerddispatch.com. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jessi_pierce (@jessi_pierce).
Comments (8)
Add commentBe the voice of the people?
Be the voice of the people? That is funny! She will push you down, shove her opinion down your throat. If that doesn't work she may use some underhanded moves to do what SHE wants. I'm not sure I have met a more impetus, arrogant and distainful person in my life. You hear more groans and see many people flee in the opposite direction when she comes in a room. Please, go away Kriss.
barco
You are so right. dfl = two has been's!! nolan/hasskamp YIPPI. I pray the people in that district wake up & Mr Houge wins.
ATV Trail
Vote Kris Hasskamp. Much better than what Houge will provide. Houge is pro ATV trail and maybe he will run it next to your house or right through your town.
Bugaleeno Have you ever spent
Bugaleeno
Have you ever spent time with Hasskamp? Have you been in the same room with her for more than 5 min? I would rather have ATVs running through my front yard than have Hasskamp represent me. People have nick named her to @$$kramp cause she is such a pain!
I Have
I have spent time with Hasskamp and she hears what you have to say and performs. Houge doesn't.
Kris took the time to write
Kris took the time to write to me when I asked her for help. I can't even get Houge to reply to my emails and YES he does intend on ramming an ATV trail down the throats of county taxpayers.
Wow! Wolf in sheep's
Wow! Wolf in sheep's clothing.
fish
May I ask why you would write HER for help?? Maybe you should try obama. Go ATV'S!!!!