Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Lindsey
Cooksey
Lindsey Cooksey is running for Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shaun Carlson.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Detroit Lakes candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Shaun CarlsonIncumbent
- 02Lindsey CookseyYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Lindsey Cooksey is the owner of LIV N DYE LC HAIR in Detroit Lakes.
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: Lindsey Cooksey
4 sourced01Property tax levy1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said she would push to hold future levy increases to 3% to 5%.
But we gotta quit the rising because the rising is gonna kill us”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
02Affordability1 sourced position
Said her top priority is affordability, especially property taxes and assessments, and that she would look closely at city spending.
My biggest priority is affordability, especially when it comes to property taxes and assessments.”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
03Growth1 sourced position
Said she supports responsible growth but not growth for its own sake.
I don't believe growth should happen simply for the sake of growth”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
04Zoning1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said zoning is her biggest frustration and should not be so difficult.
My biggest frustration is probably the zoning. It doesn't need to be that hard.”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Detroit Lakes candidates match you
Also on your Detroit Lakes ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.