Moose Lake Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jim
Michalski
Jim Michalski, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Moose Lake in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Doug Juntunen.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Doug Juntunen
- 02Jim MichalskiYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Moose Lake and a former Moose Lake fire chief of over 25 years.
On the record: Jim Michalski
8 sourced01Local sales tax projects1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Stressed using local sales tax money for projects in city departments that generate revenue.
Own statementMoose Lake City Council minutes, July 23, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 23, 2026Link
02Street repairs1 sourced position
Said he will keep supporting staff in applying for grants and bonding, and lobby the legislature to let cities use voter-approved sales tax money for street projects.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Said he hopes to keep applying for grants and bonding to build the infrastructure for the housing development in progress.
Own statementPine Knot News · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Data centers1 sourced position
Said he would need to educate himself on any proposed data center project, and that it should ultimately be supported by the community.
ultimately it should be a project supported by the community”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Police coverage1 sourced position
Said he would research whether the city needs to contract with the county for 24-hour police coverage, and that a contract with fewer dedicated officers could work.
I think a contract with less dedicated officers would be a workable situation.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
06City budget1 sourced position
Said the city should look at workforce management and operational efficiency before cutting services.
Own statementPine Knot News · Oct 16, 2026Link
07Revolve Labs bitcoin project2 sourced positions
Moved to apply for a conditional use permit for parcel 21-190-1192, the Revolve Labs land lease site (passed 3-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteMoose Lake City Council minutes, Feb. 3, 2026 (special meeting) · Feb 3, 2026Link
as summarized in the Planning Commission minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the Planning Commission hearing on the Revolve Labs permit that city attorneys determined an environmental impact statement is not required.
Commission voteMoose Lake Planning Commission minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026Link
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