Letter to the Editor

Letter: Nancy Remakel Would Bring Foresight to the Washington County Board

East Ridge science teacher Nancy Berg says the District 5 candidate would push for a formal strategic plan for the county.

The purpose of this letter is to fully endorse and give my whole-hearted support to Nancy Remakel for Washington County District 5 County commissioner.  I have been a colleague of Nancy’s for nearly 20 years and she was my mentor during her 37 years as a science teacher for Woodbury schools. As educators, we follow our school district’s Strategic Plan to guide the formation of our lessons so our students can successfully meet course goals and objectives.  I am concerned there is no written, formal strategic plan for moving Washington County forward. As a county commissioner, Nancy Remakel will be instrumental in the development of a formal strategic plan so the citizens of Woodbury will be fully informed of the goals and objectives of …

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Matt Behning

11:30 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Democrat written letter to the editor is posted... when's mine from last week going to get posted? As far as a written direction for the future... Check out the Washington County 2013 draft budget;) It's over a hundred pages of fun. Remarkle is not offering anything different than Weik is already providing. She's the one who decided not to move so she could still run against Pulkrabek after the …   more ›

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Lisa Weik Delivers as County Commissioner

Woodbury’s Jim Arend says the Washington County Board incumbent “places a high priority on obtaining citizen input on issues reviewed by decision makers.”

During her short tenure on the Washington County Board, Woodbury resident Lisa Weik has never failed to put the public and taxpayers first. Unlike a lot of "politicians," Lisa is not afraid to tell you where she stands on important issues that affect our community. In an uncertain housing market and lingering recession, I'm grateful for leaders like Lisa who use business acumen from private-sector experience to set sound public policy and deliver responsible budgeting.   Since in office, Commissioner Lisa Weik has kept the tax levy flat for three straight years, created a partnership with Greater MSP to attract businesses to locate in Woodbury to grow the tax base, and has saved taxpayers $1 million over the next 10 years by opposing the …

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Matt Behning

5:52 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012

+1 she doesn't answer my e-mails or return my phone calls. Also, you forgot the part about her never voting no. I go to nearly every County Commissioner Meeting on tuesdays at 0900 in Stillwater and she's the only commissioner out of the five that hasn't voted no to increase spending every chance she can for any project with a request. Last month she voted yes to continue the 37.5% tax on our …   more ›

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Nancy Remakel is a Common Sense Leader

Former colleague Mary Rose Cossi touts the District 5 Washington County Board candidate’s public-service experience.

There is nothing more important than the application of rigorous common sense to the tough issues that face elected officials today. Nancy Remakel will bring her common-sense experiences to the Washington County Board of Commissioners. I have known Nancy for 30 years. For that entire time, the two of us were colleagues in South Washington County District 833. We both taught at Lake Middle School in Woodbury, and Nancy also taught at Woodbury High School.  In addition to being a dedicated and hard-working science teacher, Nancy has been a continuing voice in the community regarding issues of public policy. Here are some of the many positions of trust she has held for the past 17 years: In all of her professional activities, and in her life …

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Matt Behning

6:01 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Where's the common sense come in? As far as I know she's just another tax and spending democrat like Weik. The city tax is going up another 3.2% because of all her and the council's spending, State Farm and the 1,500 jobs there left long ago, the only thing growing in Woodbury is government. Remarkle has nothing to offer more than Weik who also takes every chance possible to spend tax dollars. …   more ›

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Former Washington County Commissioner Backs Lisa Weik

Dave Engstrom says the District 5 incumbent “is not afraid to fight for what she believes is right.”

I am writing to offer my support for the re-election of Washington County Commissioner Lisa Weik for District 5. I was honored to have been elected twice from District 5 and served as county commissioner on the Washington County Board in the 1990s. As a former board member, I continue to pay close attention to the issues facing our county and the decisions our commissioners make. On numerous occasions I have had the pleasure of discussing county board agenda items with Commissioner Weik. I have found her to be knowledgeable, understanding and creative in finding workable solutions. She is not afraid to fight for what she believes is right. Lisa Weik has served this year as vice chair of the Washington County Board, and with your help and …

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Letter to the Editor

Letter: Remakel Helps Put Woodbury in Top 10 U.S. Cities

The Bergs say District 5 Washington County Board candidate Nancy Remakel “will listen and respect the input of all Washington County citizens.”

Do you like living in Woodbury? Do you enjoy the trails, green space, parks, and other recreational amenities? Are you satisfied with the city planning and orderly growth? Do you feel that the streets and other infrastructure are well maintained? If so, please join us in voting for Nancy Remakel as District 5 County Commissioner to represent our citizens on the Washington County Board. She has well-served the citizens of Woodbury as City Council member, chair of Woodbury Planning Commission, chair of roadway maintenance task force, and Woodbury Parks Commission member. As such, Nancy has significantly contributed to the quality of life we enjoy here in Woodbury—and she will continue to contribute and work for our community as District 5 …

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Matt Behning

6:46 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

I had to move out of woodbury to stillwater when I went from renting to buying a home.... taxes are outrageous in woodbury... whether it's the city tax for light rail research and development or the higher cost of living... no thanks!   more ›

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Commissioner Lisa Weik is a ‘Champion for County Taxpayers’

Woodbury resident Tom Spencer says a vote for Lisa Weik is “a no brainer.”

My wife Michele and I have raised four children while living in Woodbury since 1992. As election time approaches every two years, we make a mental list of the things we believe would make Woodbury a better place in which to live. We then compare our list with the public statements of candidates for various city and county elections. In this year’s election cycle, Nancy Remakel, who is challenging Lisa Weik the incumbent Washington County commissioner in District 5, has stated that she would raise county taxes to develop public transit along the I-94 corridor and to improve the county library system. These initiatives, according to Ms. Remakle, would help to stimulate economic development within the county. (Editor’s note: Remakel told …

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Matt Behning

6:15 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012

Wow, rave review. She is not a watchdog for tax payers at all. As a WC resident who regularly attends the County Commissioner meetings I've yet to see a proposed spending initiative she hasn't voted yes for. Whether it's to continue the 37% tax on garbage to subsidize RRT to sort through and send out garbage to be burned even though they refuse to show us their books or it's another million …   more ›

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Elect Nancy Remakel as Washington County Commissioner

Woodbury resident Marlyce Paulson shows her support for the District 5 candidate.

Nancy Remakel has a wide range of experience and expertise that will serve the citizens of Washington County when she is elected as county commissioner.   She has been actively involved in the community, having significant leadership roles on the Woodbury City Council, the Woodbury Planning Commission, the Woodbury Parks Commission and the Washington County Library Board.   I have had the privilege of co-chairing many church-related committees with her, and can attest that she is very smart… a good listener… great communicator… who has the innate ability to take information from many sources and get consensus on tough issues.  Her decisions are always well-researched and based on sound and critical information. As citizens of Washington …

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Link: Washington County Commissioner Race Forum with Lisa Weik and Nancy Remakel

The two candidates for the District 5 seat on the Washington County Board.

Nancy Remakel, Washington County Board District 5: Candidate Profile

The basics about the Washington County Board candidate.

Name: Ms. Nancy L. Remakel Age: 60 Place of residence: Woodbury Attended college: Yes College: University of Minnesota Degree: B.S. Year of graduation : 1974 University: University of Minnesota Degree: MEd. Year of graduation: 1979 Job titles held: Teacher, Secondary Science Employers: School District 833 Party affiliation: Democrat Running for a: Local office Running for position: County Commissioner Chamber/district: District 5 Incumbent: No Previous elective offices: Woodbury City Council Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address: 723 Lake View Echo, Woodbury, MN, 55129 Name: Ryan & Nancy Berg Title: chairs Facebook : Nancy.remakel.3@facebook.com Current Chair of Woodbury Planning Commission   Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us…

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Matt Behning

5:31 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012

If you're a democrat why are you running against Weik? You don't get more liberal than Weik's voting record.   more ›