Rick Gnemi for City Council

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• 🤝 "People want to be heard—and together, we can get good things done for Owatonna." Hi, I’m Rick Gnemi, candidate for Owatonna City Council (Ward 3). Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of visiting with neighbors all across our community. While everyone has unique perspectives, one clear message keeps coming through: residents want a real seat at the table when big decisions—and big budgets—are being made. Whether it’s decisions around public safety facilities, keeping living cos

  25 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 3K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• 🌊 "Taking care of Lake Kohlmier is an important part of taking care of Owatonna." Hi, I’m Rick Gnemi, candidate for Owatonna City Council (Ward 3). This summer, Lake Kohlmier closed several times due to high bacteria levels. It’s an essential community asset where families swim, fish, gather, and enjoy the outdoors—and whenever it closes, our community loses access to a space we all cherish. Rather than relying on temporary, short-term responses, Owatonna deserves clear answers. We need to id

  24 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• To date, the town hall or Q and A sessions promised to the people have not happened. That was one of the main reasons I chose to enter the race for city council ward 3. I am done with the empty promises to hear and listen to the people of Owatonna. If I am elected, I will push hard to get Town Halls going for our people to have voices in our government and to ensure those elected have to respond to the people. The way it stands now, the council sits behind the desk and stares at people. That i

  23 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 3K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• ❓ "Where are the studies? Real transparency means public input BEFORE decisions are made—not after." Hi, I’m Rick Gnemi, candidate for Owatonna City Council (Ward 3). Just days before early voting, city staff proposed a major shift for the police station site—moving it from West Hills to the former Cemstone property on North Street, which sits in a flood plain. For a $65 million bond proposal, a last-minute change like this raises critical questions. Taxpayers deserve clear, documented answers

  22 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• 🏛️ Balancing Public Safety & Resident Privacy: Flock Cameras 📸🔒 Keeping Owatonna safe matters, but protecting our residents' privacy matters just as much. The City has been asked to review a $24,000 contract for Flock safety cameras. Before any long-term commitment or decision is made, taxpayers deserve clear, transparent answers. I support technology and tools that help law enforcement solve crimes, locate missing persons, and protect our neighborhoods. However, we must also ensure there

  21 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• 🏛️ Balancing Vision & Fiscal Responsibility: The Community Center 🏢🤝 A community center is a inspiring vision—a place to gather, strengthen our community ties, and enhance the quality of life across Owatonna. However, good leadership requires measuring every great idea against our overall municipal responsibilities. With major public safety projects under active consideration, we must balance what we want with what we can afford. The real question isn't whether a community center would add

  21 October 2026 · Rick Gnemi for City Council · $0 – $99 · 2K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library