My name is Allen Tesky. I'm 60 years old and running for Mayor. I was born in Wallace Idaho. I have been married to my beautiful wife, Melissa, for 39 years. We have two children, Justin and Amanda. We have lived in Spirit Lake for the last seven years. Before that we resided in Post Falls . I have held an Electrical Contractor license since 2004 and currently I operate as Al's Electric LLC.

My name is Charlene Phipps, and I would like to be your next mayor. I will be a citizen-strong and business-oriented mayor. I have and will continue to stand for the residents of Spirit Lake. I am currently on City Council and have diligently worked for the benefit of citizens. I research, ask questions, and carefully review and critique documents presented before me. For over 2 ½ years, I have been involved in the Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Senior Center, and Spirit Lake Community Coalition (SLCC is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to making Spirit Lake a better place to live.). I also am a member of the Community Heart & Soul program devoted to bringing neighbors together to shape the future of Spirit Lake. I volunteer with these organizations because I have a vested interest in the city and believe in giving back. I have attended conferences, meetings, and seminars to educate, train, network and obtain resources for my role as Mayor. I met with our Lt. Governor, Scott Bedke, and discussed our wastewater treatment moratorium. On September 23, the Idaho Department of Commerce will meet with me and others to discuss our downtown and provide information on Main Street America (an organization that supports rural, historic communities nationwide).
My background includes Registered Nursing and legal secretarial work. I have experience with contract negotiations often in volatile situations, dealing with difficult and stressful conditions. I fell in love with Spirit Lake due to the small-town community environment and friendly atmosphere. I have committed myself to our community with volunteer work.
I will open Public Comment at City Council meetings; include the Annual Audit Report on the Spirit Lake website; hold quarterly town halls with citizens to meet with city officials; create a Business Consortium to provide opportunity for businesses to contribute and provide feedback, create solutions, and solve difficulties to ensure and improve business outcomes; and continue to look at alternatives to support our water and wastewater treatments.
Through utilizing local community leaders, businesses, and citizens, Spirit Lake can flourish. Residents and administration can be at the forefront of a prosperous community.

My name is Jack Edmenson. I was born in Pomeroy Washington August 24, 1961. We moved to Coeur d' Alene Idaho immediately after and have been local my entire life.
I'm a man of many talents and skills. I'm a Millwright and ran my own business for 27 years. Helping others before myself comes natural and is rewarding in it's own. I'm an excellent listener, an excellent idea man, and I've got unstoppable drive to make a plan happen. at all times using my own efforts. I've always been self- dependant.
I'm for the children and their future living here in Spirit Lake. I'm for the community as a WHOLE. I have every intention of being involved with the needs of the people of this community. To be active in the community of Spirit Lake working towards preserving and improving based on the voices and needs of the people of this city.

Spirit Lake has always been my home. Except for a brief five-year period, I’ve lived here my entire life. I know this town, its people, and the values that make it such a special place. For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as your mayor, and it has truly been the honor of my life.
When I first stepped into this role, I promised to listen, to lead with integrity, and to make sure every decision was grounded in facts—not opinions. Together, we accomplished so much: We completed Well 5 and Well 6, along with the Spirit Lake Water Tower, securing a continued safe and reliable water supply for our growing community. We updated a comprehensive plan that had been more than 20 years out of date, giving Spirit Lake a clear vision for the future. We put in place a traffic plan and conducted an impact fee study, ensuring responsible growth and safer streets. And most importantly, we brought every major plan up to date, setting the stage for continued progress.
None of this happened because of one person—it happened because we worked as a team. I’ve been blessed to lead 18 outstanding employees who dedicate themselves every day to making Spirit Lake better. Nearly all of them, if not all, have encouraged me to return for another term, which speaks volumes about the spirit of cooperation we’ve built. My goal has always been to empower employees to be their best, do their best, and take leadership in their roles, because when our team thrives, Spirit Lake thrives.
As I look ahead, my commitment is to keep that momentum going. I want to continue bringing people together, focusing on what’s true and what’s best for our town—not opinions or politics, but facts and solutions. Spirit Lake deserves leadership that listens, unites, and builds for the future, and I would be honored to continue that work with your support.
Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me over the past four years. With your help, we can keep Spirit Lake moving forward—strong, united, and ready for all that lies ahead.