Former Duluth councilor seeks office after stepping down in 2022

Derek Medved Announces Candidacy for Duluth City Council At

DULUTH, Minn. — Local business owner and former Duluth City Council member Derek Medved announced his Candidacy for Duluth City Council At-Large. He kicked his campaign off at the Gary-New Duluth Rec center as a nod to his roots in the city. A press release stated that his campaign would focus on infrastructure, public safety, affordable housing, and local business support. But the main focus he spoke to us about was the budget: “Of course, that…

Former Duluth councilor seeks office after stepping down in 2022

DULUTH — Derek Medved says he's ready to give serving on the Duluth City Council a second go. He formally announced his candidacy for an at large seat during a Thursday afternoon news conference at the Gary-New Duluth Rec Center. A lifelong West Duluth resident and entrepreneur, Medved was first elected to the council in November 2019 but stepped down in 2022 — halfway through his term — citing the demands of his growing business, a chain of gas…