Council News
Good Governance: The Problem Isn't Mayor Fletcher
The mayors who govern the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department say their dispute with Greenwood Mayor Tom Fletcher is about transparency and good governance.
If good governance is really the concern, the public record suggests the committee should start with itself.
Oct. 26, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 6 Minute Read
Some items of interest from the very long Shorewood council meeting:
• 15 individuals spoke at matters from the floor
• Cannabis Retail Interim Use Permit Approval
• Park Dedication Fee Reduction Discussion
• Garage Variance Request Denial
Council Talks Community Center Future
Shorewood will take over senior programming at the SCEC Jan. 1, 2027.
On Oct. 12 the Council debated the center’s mission, membership fees, staffing and marketing. A spirited discussion ended without measurable goals, accountability and projected costs to taxpayers.
Meet the Candidates for Shorewood City Council
Shorewood Citizen Advocates is pleased to present the following profiles of the candidates for Shorewood City Council.
With no one else filing for election, Guy and Eric will be sworn in and begin their four year terms in January 2027.
Sept. 28, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 2025 Financil Audit
– Matters From the Floor Rules
– Bolton & Menk Contract
Disrespectful. Angry. Unprofessional.
Those are just three of the adjectives that come to mind when describing the behavior of Shorewood Mayor Jennifer Labadie at the Sept. 14, 2026 council meeting.
What should have been a routine clarification of the rules for Matters From the Floor became a demonstration of high-handedness by Labadie.
Sept. 14, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 2027 Preliminary Budget & Tax Levy
– SCEC Operational Analysis
– Galpin Lake Trail Grant
August 24, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 5 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Shorewood Community & Event Center Support
– SLMPD Coordinating Committee Discussion
– Fire Department Amendment Review
August 10, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 4 Minute Recap
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Highway 7 Safety Study
– Excelsior Fire District Budget:
– South Lake Minnetonka Police Budget
