Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Natalie
Bly
Natalie Bly is running for Detroit Lakes City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matt Boeke.
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The race · City Council Ward 3
- 01Natalie BlyYou’re reading
- 02Matt BoekeIncumbent
Background
- About
- Natalie Bly is a former at-large Detroit Lakes council member and longtime community volunteer.
On the record: Natalie Bly
5 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Said she would not automatically support or oppose a data center without knowing its full impact.
I would not automatically support or oppose a data center without knowing the full impact on Detroit Lakes.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 30, 2026Link
02Housing incentives1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said any incentives involving public dollars should come with clear expectations and safeguards.
any incentives involving public dollars should have clear expectations, safeguards, measurable benefits for Detroit Lakes residents”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
03Zoning1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Cited the tagline "smaller lots, smaller price tags" for affordable housing.
One of my favorite taglines for affordable housing is smaller lots, smaller price tags.”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Growth1 sourced position
Said each development proposal should be evaluated for its effect on infrastructure, neighborhoods, traffic, services and taxpayers.
each proposal should be evaluated for its effect on infrastructure, neighborhoods, traffic, city services and taxpayers”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
05Budget cuts1 sourced position
Said that before proposing cuts she would begin by reviewing administrative expenses.
Before proposing cuts, I would begin by reviewing administrative expenses.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 30, 2026Link
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