Detroit Lakes City Council At Large · Nov 3, 2026
Thomas R.
Klyve
Thomas R. Klyve 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. KlyveYou’re reading
- 03Celeste Koppe
Background
- About
- Thomas R. Klyve manages estates and trusts and chairs the Becker County Economic Development Authority.
On the record: Thomas R. Klyve
6 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Said scale is the deciding factor: no to a data center too burdensome on infrastructure, yes to one that fits the city.
Scale is the factor. If a proposal is too burdensome on our infrastructure, no. Fits us, yes.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 30, 2026Link
02Housing incentives2 sourced positions
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune; not a direct quote
Called tax increment financing (TIF) the strongest tool for attracting developers.
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
Said he would like the council and staff to work on an incentive proposal for housing developers and to focus on infill projects.
I would like the council and development staff to work on an incentive proposal for housing developers to attract investment and projects.”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
03Property tax levy1 sourced position
as reported by the Detroit Lakes Tribune
Said the goal is to hold down levy increases and grow the tax base.
The trick is going to be to hold down increases and grow capacity”
Forum answerDetroit Lakes Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Growth1 sourced position
Said it takes development to grow and that the city's industry and businesses need people and housing.
It takes development to grow.”
Own statementDetroit Lakes TribuneLink
05Budget cuts1 sourced position
Said that if cuts are needed, planned facility improvement projects would need to slow.
Planned projects for facility improvements would need to slow.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 30, 2026Link
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