HUMBOLDT — Larry Jorgenson announced that he will once again run for a seat at the council table.
Jorgenson announced on Facebook on Oct. 5 that he is “humbly” asking for votes on Monday, Nov. 9.
First elected back in 2012, Jorgenson has served under Mayors Eaton and Muench and would like to continue sharing his experience with the eventual new members of the council.
“There are going to be new faces around the council tables. To provide continuity to this new council, I am hopeful that voters will return the incumbents who have chosen to run again,” said Jorgenson in a Facebook post announcing his council candidacy. “Our experience, balanced with new ideas and energy from some new councillors, will allow our momentum as a council and a community to continue through 2024 and beyond.”
As a potential mentor for the upcoming council members, Jorgenson said he wants to save members from having to learn things the hard way like he did.
“There's experience that I've gained over the last eight years that will be useful for me to pass on to anyone who's sitting around the council table.”
Jorgenson first moved to Humboldt in 1992 and has been a professional engineer at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) since 2006. Jorgenson has been an active volunteer with Arts Humboldt, the Humboldt Jaycees, and the council rep with the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce.
“My background with non-profit groups and my professional career as an engineer are a benefit to city council in my opinion,” he said in the Facebook post.
There are many things still happening on council that Jorgenson wants to continue to be a part of, including the lagoon project and the Humboldt Broncos memorial
Jorgenson has been part of the memorial committee since it was formed, he said, and he wants to continue to represent the council as the process moves forward.
He said he wishes the best of luck to all candidates and thanks the community for the support he has received since 2012. He is looking forward to meeting with people and discussing important city issues.
