Centerville Petitioners Submit Request For State Audit
But Some Residents Wish To Retract Support
By Louise Edwards
CENTERVILLE - It’s taken many hours of door knocking, but the people leading the drive to get a state audit on the city books have done it. Julie Rieman and other members of the Centerville Citizens for Ethical Taxation and Representation group have gathered more than 600 signatures on their petition to get a state audit carried out on the city of Centerville’s financial records.
Photo by Louise Edwards
... MoreCenterville Candidate Forum Gets Warm Reception
Ten Challengers Face Off, Answer Residents’ Questions
CENTERVILLE - The Citizen’s recent Centerville Candidate Forum was a mannerly affair. Sustained by coffee and cookies, the seven city council candidates and three mayoral candidates gave their views on topics ranging from a state audit of the city accounts and financing for road projects to colored concrete and property taxes.
... MoreAs Campaigns Heat Up, So Do Complaints
HUGO / CENTERVILLE / LINO LAKES - It’s an even-numbered year, and November is almost here, which can only mean one thing: political tension is in the air.
In Centerville, Mayor Mary Capra, who is seeking re-election, had her van defaced by vandals who spray-painted a profanity onto its side while it was parked outside her home. Although the culprit remains unidentified, it stands to reason that the crime was politically motivated.
... MoreEngineer Runs, Cycles For Team USA In Italy
LINO LAKES - It was the biggest race of his life, competing for Team USA in Italy in what was Derick Podratz’s first competition outside of Minnesota or Wisconsin.
His response then, when asked how he found the experience, is somewhat surprising.
“It was fun to do and fun to be out there, but it was probably the worst race of my life,” said Podratz, a six-year Lino Lakes resident, recalling the race ruefully.
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