PEQUOT LAKES CITY COUNCIL
Jerry Akerson
Address: 4712 Akerson Road, Pequot Lakes.BR>
Position sought: Pequot Lakes City Council seat.BR>
Occupation: Employed TDS Telecom for 14 years.BR>
Education: Graduate of Pequot Lakes High School, Wadena Area
Vocational School and Central Lakes College.BR>
Family: None listed.BR>
Why are you running for office?
"To make sure that the rural tax district is represented and to help negotiate with Minnesota Department of Transportation on the 371 improvement project."
Chris Greer
Address: 3124 Crow Wing County Road 112, Pequot Lakes.
Position sought: Pequot Lakes City Council seat.
Occupation: Self-employed with Paul Bunyan Ice, former owner Greer Landscaping.
Education: 1981 Pequot Lakes High School graduate.
Family: Married, three children.
Why are you running for office?
"I feel my business experience, my construction experience, growing up and living in Pequot Lakes, and my years as a fireman would be an asset to the Pequot City Council. I want the citizens to feel comfortable with me as a council member and know that I am the one they can talk to on issues."
Craig Nagel
Address: 31422 Nagel Road, Pequot Lakes.
Position sought: Pequot Lakes City Council seat.
Occupation: Stone mason/writer/businessman. Former teacher.
Education: None listed.
Family: None listed.
Why are you running for office?
"I think my experience can help our city find workable ways to accommodate growth, while preserving its rural roots and natural beauty."
Tom Ryan
Address: 27450 West Twin Lake Drive, Pequot Lakes.
Position sought: Pequot Lakes City Council seat.
Occupation: Owner, Oasis Sports Shop.
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting from University of South Dakota-Vermillion, master's degree in strategic management from University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.
Family: Married, four children.
Why are you running for office?
"I believe we are all given gifts and talents and we have an obligation to give back some of those gifts to our friends, family and communities. I have a strong desire to serve and believe that my background in business and finance can assist the city in reaching better decisions."