Challenger Lamb announces candidacy for city council seat

Editor’s note: information below has been provided by a political candidate announcing his intention to run for office. Other candidates wishing to run for political office will have equal opportunity to announce their intentions. 

Jordan Lamb has announced his candidacy for Fort Atkinson City Council. 

According to information released within the announcement: Lamb is a local business owner in Fort Atkinson. He is a second generation business owner, following in the footsteps of his dad. He is an active member of the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of the Fort Atkinson Booster Club. Lamb, a lifelong resident of Fort Atkinson, lives in the community with his wife, Crystal. 

Lamb is running for a seat on the city council, the release stated, because he wants to help bring a different perspective to the council. He wants to see changes made that directly benefit the local citizens and benefit small businesses. He has put down roots here to both grow his business and family, and would like to see the town make changes to promote this. 

According to the release, Lamb’s biggest concern with the current council is the spending of funds and creation of the city budget. 

“We can’t continue to take out loans and raise taxes to make changes. There is a need to shape the budget that allows the city to make purchases and changes by saving and properly allocating money,” Lamb was quoted as saying within the release. 

Lamb formerly worked for the Iowa DOT (Department of Transporation) and knows the importance of proper planning and communication. He also gained the skills in working with local and state governments, the release noted. 

“It is essential to look at the payoff and longterm effects in how money is spent. It is crucial that if the city is taking out loans, that the benefits outweigh the costs,” Lamb stated. 

Lamb said that he is excited to run again and is determined to stand in as a voice for many people.

Editor’s note: Lamb was among four candidates vying for three open city council seats last year. The then-newcomer was unsuccessful in that bid.