Doug Reese elected new mayor of Willmar
Doug Reese was elected the new mayor of Willmar in Tuesday's election with 4,623 votes or 75.45% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
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Doug Reese was elected the new mayor of Willmar in Tuesday's election with 4,623 votes or 75.45% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
Zeke Dahl, Steve Peppin and Doug Reese ran for Willmar mayor in the primary. Voters chose Peppin and Reese to advance to the general election Nov. 8.
Two of the three Willmar mayoral candidates participated in a forum Friday hosted by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee; the third candidate submitted a statement explaining why he did not participate.
Zeke Dahl, Steve Peppin and Doug Reese are running for the top city office during the Aug. 9 primary election. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election Nov. 8.
The lease agreement approved Monday by the Willmar City Council is requiring a name change for the festival due to its organizer, Steve Peppin, filing to run for Willmar mayor.