Fergus Falls City Council Ward 4 · Nov 3, 2026
DuWayne
Cookman
DuWayne Cookman is running for Fergus Falls City Council Ward 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Scott Rachels and Miranda Lape.
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The race · City Council Ward 4
- 01DuWayne CookmanYou’re reading
- 02Miranda Lape
- 03Scott RachelsIncumbent
Background
- About
- DuWayne Cookman cites a manufacturing background.
Laura Job is the only candidate on the ballot for Ward 1, and DuWayne Cookman, Miranda Lape and Scott Rachels are the three Ward 4 candidates. Fergus Falls Daily Journal · Sep 25, 2026
On the record: DuWayne Cookman
3 sourced01Local contractors1 sourced position
as reported by the Fergus Falls Daily Journal; not a direct quote
Said the city should examine what certification requirements or lead times may discourage local firms from bidding, and suggested multiyear contracts of three to five years.
Forum answerFergus Falls Daily Journal · Sep 25, 2026Link
02Street funding1 sourced position
as reported by the Fergus Falls Daily Journal; not a direct quote
Said the city should scrutinize road-project bid line items rather than automatically accepting outside contractors' lowest bids.
Hopefully, we lower taxes by asking questions”
Forum answerFergus Falls Daily Journal · Sep 25, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Fergus Falls Daily Journal; not a direct quote
Called for tax increment financing to be explained more clearly to residents.
Forum answerFergus Falls Daily Journal · Sep 25, 2026Link
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