Winter 2020-21 Hometown Messenger

Shakopee sees high turnout for 2020 General Election Lehman, Whiting re-elected, SPUC ballot question rejected

More than 22,500 ballots were cast in Shakopee for the 2020 General Election – with a record number of voters voting early by absentee. According to Scott County Election's Office, a total of 22,505 Shakopee voters cast a ballot, representing 92.32 percent of registered voters in Shakopee. The ballot total included 11,745 absentee ballots – 52.2 percent of all ballots received. City voters re-elected incumbents Matt Lehman and Jay Whiting to the City Council. Lehman tallied 9,631 votes (30.01 percent), followed by Jay Whiting’s 5,479 votes (17.07 percent). Both candidates were elected to four-year terms through Dec. 31, 2024. Ballot Question 1 regarding the abolishment of Shakopee Public Utilities Commission was rejected with 58.65 percent of voters voting to keep the utilities commission an independent municipal entity. Full election results are available on the Minnesota Secretary of State website at electionresults.sos. state.mn.us .

HOW CAN I HELP YOU? Meet Karen Macklin, an accounting clerk II in our Finance Department. Macklin manages the city's accounts payable processes, ensuring city vendors are paid appropriately. She also answers property owners questions regarding assessments and outstanding bills to the city. Q: How long have you worked for the city? A: I have worked for the city for 13 years. Q: What do you like about working for the City of Shakopee? A: Every day brings new experiences, challenges and perspectives. Q: What's the best part of your job? A: Whether I’m talking with residents, vendors or fellow employees, I’m glad when I can help someone understand and learn something new.

CITY ELECTION RESULTS CITY COUNCIL Matt Lehman

9,631 votes 5,479 votes 4,974 votes 4,388 votes

Jay Whiting

Jim Dulaney Jr.

Mike Luce

Tyler Pautsch 3,696 votes Nurul Arif Khan 3,684 votes Write-In 238 votes CITY QUESTION 1 Yes 8,317 votes No 11,799 votes

NEWS & NOTES Congratulations to 2020 Show Off Shakopee winners The City of Shakopee recently announced the winners of the 2020 Show Off Shakopee Photo Contest. • Grand prize and Nature & Landmarks winner, "O'Dowd Lake Bolt Launch," Steve Brock • Active Living category winner, "Swing," Christopher Straub • Fun at Parks winner, "Climbing to New Heights," Sonja Keltgen New this year, the community also chose its People's Choice winner, "Frozen Park," by Randy Monnens.

The winning photos are on display on the front inside cover, as well as at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/showoffshakopee . Apply to serve on city board or commission Want to get involved in city decisions but not sure how? Apply to be a member of a city board or commission. Interested community members can apply online Jan. 1-31 at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/employment.

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