Luverne City Council South Ward · Nov 3, 2026
Tom
Lanoue
Tom Lanoue is running for Luverne City Council South Ward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mike Davis.
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The race · City Council South Ward
- 01Mike Davis
- 02Tom LanoueYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Middle school science teacher for 31 years and member of the city's Zoning and Planning Commission. He has also worked five summers as a seasonal employee for the city's Public Works Department and is co-president of the Luverne Education Association.
Mike Davis and Tom Lanoue received the highest number of votes and were certified as South Ward Council Member nominees for the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. City of Luverne · Aug 14, 2026
The Star Herald posted video of an Aug. 4 South Ward candidate forum with Mike Davis, Tom Lanoue and Lori Hallstrom. Rock County Star Herald · Aug 4, 2026
On the record: Tom Lanoue
3 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Says the city should invest in the community and be proactive in providing opportunities for economic development.
I believe we need to invest in our community to retain its current residents and highlight existing assets to showcase the excellence of Luverne”
Own statementRock County Star Herald · Jul 8, 2026Link
02Rural decline1 sourced position
Names counteracting rural decline in prosperity and population as the biggest challenge facing communities like Luverne.
I believe that the biggest challenge facing communities like Luverne is how to counteract rural decline in prosperity and population.”
Own statementRock County Star Herald · Jul 8, 2026Link
03Cannabis retail1 sourced position
As a Planning Commission member, moved to recommend a conditional use permit, with conditions, for a cannabis retail store at 206 West Main Street (carried unanimously, June 2025).
Commission voteCity of Luverne · Jun 9, 2025Link
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