Cloquet Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dave
Hallback
Dave Hallback is running for mayor of Cloquet in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sheila Lamb.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Dave HallbackYou’re reading
- 02Sheila Lamb
Background
- About
- Dave Hallback is a former Cloquet mayor and a veteran of the Cloquet Police Department. He served as mayor from 2014 to 2018 and on the police department from 1987 to 2014.
Sheila Lamb and Dave Hallback advanced from the August 11 primary to the mayor's race; Roger Maki is not seeking reelection. Pine Journal · Aug 11, 2026
KAXE did not receive a response from Dave Hallback or Erik Abrahamson to its candidate questionnaire. KAXE · Sep 28, 2026
On the record: Dave Hallback
4 sourced01Project labor agreements1 sourced position
as reported by Pine Knot News; not a direct quote
Said he supports project labor agreements, as reported by Pine Knot News; not a direct quote.
Forum answerPine Knot News · Jul 31, 2026Link
02Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Pine Knot News
Said he would focus on affordable housing and getting more small businesses to Cloquet.
In order to get people to come here, you've got to have housing for them to live in”
Forum answerPine Knot News · Jul 31, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by Pine Knot News; not a direct quote
Said he wants Cloquet to be a place to raise a family, focused on safety and quality, and praised the police and fire departments and the schools.
Forum answerPine Knot News · Jul 31, 2026Link
04Business development1 sourced position
as reported by Pine Knot News; not a direct quote
Said the city gave businesses great deals in the business park when he was mayor and suggested the city could do the same in the West End.
Forum answerPine Knot News · Jul 31, 2026Link
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