In the City of Wayzata, Ken Willcox is running unopposed in the mayoral race. In a recent interview, Willcox shared insights into his life and candidacy, shedding light on his motivations for seeking the mayoral position.
Expressing initial uncertainty about running for office again, Willcox explained, “I wasn’t sure I even wanted to run again for my council seat. I was surprised when Andrew [Humphry] decided to retire, and he encouraged me to file [as a candidate for Mayor].”
With prior experience serving a 4-year term on the Wayzata City Council and an additional 6 years on the Planning Commission board, Willcox brings over a decade of dedicated service to the City of Wayzata. He also highlighted his previous experience in public service in the City of Minnetonka.
When asked about the three biggest issues facing Wayzata, Willcox identified the following:
- Development pressure across the entire city
- Finding a new location for the Muni following its displacement
- Addressing the Lake Street and Superior intersection, with a focus on creating a T intersection for the gas station
- The future of Sunset’s parking lot, city-owned property that may undergo development into a boardwalk or park.
Beyond his civic engagement, Willcox is the co-owner of Delta-Waseca, a truck equipment manufacturing company specializing in van bodies for commercial trucks, including dry freight, refrigerated, curtain side, and more.
With a military background as a retired captain in the US Navy and service as a Vietnam veteran, Willcox brings a wealth of experience to his candidacy. He earned his undergraduate degree from Williams College in Williamstown, MA, and holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
Ken and his wife Winnie have been Wayzata residents for several years, having moved from Minnetonka after finding a home that met their criteria.
