Meet Jamie Deitchman

The AI website builder wanted this to be in the third person, but I'm not some well funded career politician with a team writing for me. I'm your Neighbor, and have been since I moved here in November of 2021. I'm a Karaoke Enthusiast, Electrician, and Problem-Solver. I believe Forest Lake deserves careful spending, safe neighborhoods, and transparent city government. I am running to bring new perspective, experience and accountability to City Hall. Not because our current leaders are trying to hurt us or do anything wrong, but because together I believe we can improve our community and keep our costs under control. I'm not running for City Council for the Glory and Adoration, I'm running because I think I can contribute.

Insight And Experience

I'm the guy they were talking about when they came up with the old addage "A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but still far better than a master of one!"
I worked full-time to put myself through college, earning a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Over my career, I’ve gained hands-on experience across IT, electronics, industrial manufacturing, technical support, music production, welding, and structural construction. Today, I work as a Union Electrician. This broad, practical experience across trades and technology gives me a rare, ground-level understanding of how the components of infrastructure and municipal systems actually work.

Vision for Forest Lake

A city that supports public safety, maintains roads and parks, and treats every taxpayer dollar with respect. Providing our city employees the tools and equipment they need to get the job done, and to be safe doing it,  without going over the top. We can't and shouldn't stop improving our city, but we can do it responsibly and within our means. Not every project needs to be an upgrade. We can and should be content with repairs to our existing infrastructure in these difficult and uncertain financial times.