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Tag: Darlene Lewis

Dakota County

1999: Voters Decide on Dakota County’s Northern Service Center

March 16, 2023 Kevin D. Hendricks

In 1999, a special election determined if West St. Paul would host the Dakota County Northern Service Center. The issue sparked heated debate that popped up again more than 20 years later.

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1889-1891 West St. Paul City Council

West St. Paul Council Members Throughout History

December 6, 2022 Kevin D. Hendricks

Since 1889, 167 people have served on the West St. Paul City Council. Here’s a look at each council, when they served, and some council factoids.

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Women Win in West St. Paul: First Female Majority on City Council

January 4, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

For the first time in 132 years, West St. Paul has a female majority on City Council as newly elected members are sworn in.

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Ward 2 candidate Robyn Gulley campaigning in her front yard.

Campaigning During COVID-19 in West St. Paul

June 25, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

Like everything else, COVID-19 has changed campaigning and West St. Paul candidates are getting creative with front yard gatherings, going online, and alternatives to door knocking.

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Former West St. Paul City Council Member Darlene Lewis

Darlene Lewis: Former City Council Member Shares Her Insights

February 10, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

Former West St. Paul City Council Member Darlene Lewis talks about running for office, her proudest accomplishments, and the challenge of aging.

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Women on the West St. Paul City Council

November 21, 2019 Kevin D. Hendricks

Since West St. Paul’s founding in 1889, only seven women have served on City Council.

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