Forest Lake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jamie Deitchman
Candidate for City Council
Jamie Deitchman is running for Forest Lake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Union electrician with a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. He moved to Forest Lake in November 2021.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Electrician
- Endorsed by
- Lists IBEW Local Union 292 and LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota as endorsing organizations on his campaign website. Vote4Jamie
- Campaign website
- www.vote4jamie.com
Where Jamie Deitchman stands: positions on the record
Public Works facility1 sourced position
On his campaign website, lists opposing a $40 million Public Works building.
“NO on $40M public works buildings”
Own statementVote4Jamie
Franchise fees1 sourced position
On his campaign website, lists avoiding higher franchise fees on gas and electric as a priority.
“Avoid Raising Franchise Fees on Gas and Electric”
Own statementVote4Jamie.com
Parks1 sourced position
In the voters guide, questioned adding $42 million more in parks to the plan and said Lakeside Park does not need money spent turning it into an outdoor music venue.
“Lakeside Park is great the way it is, we don’t need to spend money we don’t have to turn it into an outdoor music venue that will only be used 12 days our of the year!”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026
City spending1 sourced position
In the voters guide, said that if citizens must tighten their belts, the city should too.
“If the citizens need to tighten their belts to make ends meet, then so should the city.”
Own statementForest Lake Times · Sep 24, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
On his campaign website, said complying with Metro Council and zoning, keeping a small-town feel and respecting property owners' building rights will be a balancing act.
“Complying with the Metro Council and zoning, maintaining the small town feel, all while respecting property owners’ rights to build on their own land is going to be a balancing act.”
Own statementVote4Jamie
Also running for City Council
- Leif Erickson (incumbent)
- Kevin Miller (incumbent)
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