Author Archives: dougmenikheim

Stillwater Gazette Headlines Menikheim sails into uncharted waters: Stillwater’s new councilman wants to be voice for Ward 1 residents.

The picture is of my opponent,  Steve Russell, his dog Jack and me as we shared a corner at Osman and 3rd St. waving our signs to people on their way to the polling place today.  Although we disagree with … Continue reading →

When I started the campaign to become the next City Council member in Stillwater Ward 1, I set a goal for myself to make five full trips around the Ward, engaging people to get a solid sense of the electorate … Continue reading →

This past week I had the opportunity to debate my opponent in the race for City Council in Stillwater’s First Ward.  It was an exciting, demanding and fast-moving experience answering weighty questions submitted by the Stillwater Gazette and my opponent.  … Continue reading →

After more than 3 months on the campaign trail, except for a long grandparent week-end in Denver, I’m heading off once again.  I’ll be in Annapolis, MD until Sunday attending the 50th Reunion of my Naval Academy Class.  In June … Continue reading →

Yesterday, the 24th edition of the Twin Cities Marathon took place.  It was a perfect day for the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon and I wasn’t there.  I’ve started nine or ten of them, finishing 4 or 5, I don’t remember … Continue reading →

After an almost 2-month hiatus….sorry!……I’m back at the keyboard. There will not be such a gap next time…..promise! During the interim, I’ve talked to hundreds of people in the Ward, listening to them as I asked how, constituents and councilman … Continue reading →

Campaigning for a lower-level political office for the first time is totally new in all respects. I find myself fascinated by the democratic process of walking the Ward, passing out campaign material and meeting people. We the People, as in … Continue reading →

Serving Stillwater’s best interests, I will: Lead bringing together the City’s many diverse perspectives. Engage 1st Ward constituents, as I have my students as an adjunct professor. Serve my city and ward as I do my clients as a small … Continue reading →

I’m running for city council, in the First Ward.