Detroit Lakes City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Celeste
Koppe
Celeste Koppe is running for Detroit Lakes City Council At Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council At Large
- 01Jamie DeraneyIncumbent
- 02Thomas R. Klyve
- 03Celeste KoppeYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Celeste Koppe works in community and economic development and returned to Detroit Lakes five years ago.
Jamie Deraney, Celeste Koppe, Lindsey Cooksey, Marga Ybarra and Matt Boeke did not respond to the KAXE candidate questionnaire. KAXE · Sep 30, 2026
On the record: Celeste Koppe
4 sourced01Housing task force2 sourced positions
Said she would form a housing task force with representatives from the city, county and other stakeholders.
I would form a task force to analyze housing challenges with representatives from the city, county and other stakeholders.”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Called for structured discussions bringing the city and county housing authorities and other stakeholders together.
We need structured discussions around this topic and to bring in stakeholders.”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Property tax levy1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said reduced Local Government Aid affects the city's levy and that the city can use its grant strategy to help.
We can look at our grant strategy to maximize that”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Said many housing projects in the city do not match average incomes.
Many of the housing projects this community facilitates do not match average incomes”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
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