Letter to the Editor: Bellows is Honest, Loyal and Compassionate

To the editor,

My name is Mark Holden and I was a resident and peace officer with the city of Lakeville for over 18 years. During this time, I had the fortune of meeting Mark Bellows. 

Mark became a reserve officer and subsequently, one of the Lakeville Police Department’s official police Chaplains, which he still holds today. The Lakeville Police Department has called on Mark over 500 times to perform duties like direct traffic at accidents scenes, look for lost children, and deliver death notifications to individuals who lived in the city. As an example, I was with Mark Bellows when he told a mother and her daughter that her son was found deceased as a result of a homicide. Mark provided this family with the comfort and compassion they needed to get through this devastating incident.

Mark Bellows wanted to improve his community even more and became Mayor.  The city of Lakeville has benefitted from Mark’s dedicated service and has continued to grow and improve.

In my opinion, Mark Bellows is one of the most honest, loyal, and compassionate individuals I know. His integrity is strong and his morals and values are even stronger. Mark is not a career politician and he will continue to make good decisions with an open mind. He will ALWAYS keep the city of Lakeville’s best interest a top priority. 

Mark Bellows needs to be re-elected as mayor.  Under his leadership, the city of Lakeville will continue to carry it excellent image and reputation.

I am no longer a resident in the city of Lakeville, but still endorse him for Mayor.   

Mark Holden, Worthington, MN

Editor's note: Holden was a Lakeville Police Officer and Lakeville resident before moving to Worthington