Who is Kt Jacobs?
Kt Jacobs is a disgraced City Council member of Columbia Heights, MN. In 2022 an independent investigation found that she behaved unethically and has repeatedly violated the city’s professional and personal code of conduct. Download the report.
What did Kt Jacobs do wrong?
Kt Jacobs has a record of disrespectful, belligerent, and racist behavior. In July of 2022, she used an alias during a phone call to harass a city council candidate. During the 2 hour and 17 minute call, Jacobs berated the candidate about his age, experience, time commitments, and his bi-racial identity. Later, she denied making the call. Download the report.
Did Kt Jacobs lie?
Yes. An independent investigation found that Kt Jacobs was untruthful about making a harassing phone call in July of 2022. Download the report.
Who is Kathy Huff?
Kathy Huff is an alias used by Kt Jacobs. It is a variation of her previous married name, “Kay Huff”. Kt Jacobs lied when she claimed that Kathy Huff is her current husband’s 30 year old and mentally ill niece from Green Bay, WI. An independent investigator found that no such person exists. Download the report.
Why was Kt Jacobs asked to resign?
The 2022 City Council of Columbia Heights asked Kt Jacobs to resign because she has repeatedly lied about her involvement in a harassing, racist phone call. This is unethical behavior and violates the city’s professional and personal code of conduct. The 2023 City Council also asked her to resign. Although she will be voted out of office on November 5, 2024, she can still resign at any time.
Why won’t Kt Jacobs resign?
Kt Jacobs is refusing to resign because she believes voters still want her in office. However, she has broken the trust of the public and more than 2000 residents petitioned against her.
Can Kt Jacobs be fired?
No. The City Council has no power to remove Kt Jacobs from office. However, voters petitioned to recall Kt Jacobs, and she will be voted out on November 5, 2024.
What was the Kt Jacobs recall about?
City Council member Kt Jacobs faced recall by the voters of Columbia Heights because of her unethical, belligerent, and racist behavior. Because she has refused to resign, more than 2000 citizens petitioned the city council for a special election. Although the recall election has been canceled, she will no longer serve on the council when her term ends in December of 2024.
Is Kt Jacobs being targeted politically?
No. Kt Jacobs was unanimously censured by two City Councils, made up of both Republicans and Democrats alike.
Is Kt Jacobs under a partisan attack from the DFL?
No. Kt Jacobs identified as a Democrat herself. Her behavior is embarrassing to all political parties. City Council seats are non-partisan.
Where can I sign the petition to recall Kt Jacobs?
The petition period closed on June 26, 2023. Signatures were collected daily at 47 events in Columbia Heights.
When did the petition to recall Kt Jacobs end?
June 26, 2023. The petition period in Columbia Heights was only 30 days. After deficiencies were reported by the city clerk, the committee had 10 days to make corrections to the petition, finally concluding with more than 2000 valid signatures on July 11, 2023.
If I signed the Kt Jacobs recall petition, will my name and address be posted publicly?
No. Your personal information will not be posted publicly by the city. However, a list of signers is ultimately public information that could be retrieved through a FOIA request. Kt Jacobs herself has filed such a request.
Did Kt Jacobs sue her own city to stop her recall?
Yes. Kt Jacobs filed a case against the City of Columbia Heights and the City Clerk on September 20, 2023.
Did Kt Jacobs win her law suit against the city?
Yes. There were two cases. On November 20, 2023, Anoka County Judge Karin McCarthy ruled that Kt Jacobs’ case was denied in its entirety, and the recall election would proceed. However, Jacobs appealed to the Supreme Court which ruled on February 9, 2024 that the recall petition fell just short of Minnesota’s state laws. This judgment effectively canceled the special election that was scheduled for February 13, 2024.
Did the Supreme Court restore Kt Jacobs?
No. The Minnesota Supreme Court simply halted the recall election that was scheduled for February 13, 2024. In the Supreme Court’s published opinion, justices described Jacobs’ behavior and lies as shameful, and made it clear that the court does not condone her actions.
Does Kt Jacobs’ Supreme Court victory mean she will regain her committee appointments?
No. Kt Jacobs remains censured and continues to be punished for breaking the city’s Code of Conduct and lying to the City Council.
Do the taxpayers have to pay Kt Jacobs legal fees?
No. Jacobs did not include her legal fees as damages and is responsible for them herself.
Can Kt Jacobs run again when her term expires?
Yes, but she chose to run for Minnesota House of Representatives instead. Kt Jacob’s city council term is ending in December 2024.
Who will replace Kt Jacobs on the City Council?
Two seats will open for the 2025 term. Three candidates filed to appear on the general election ballot on November 5, 2024.
- Connie Buesgens (incumbent)
- Laurel Deneen
- Ali Farah
Can Kt Jacobs run for another office?
Yes. Kt Jacobs has filed as a candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in district 39B. However, as a city council member, she continues to lie, has sued her own city, has broken the public trust, has been censured, and has been stripped of her committee assignments. It is very unlikely that she will win against the extremely effective incumbent, Rep. Sandra Feist.
How do I vote to keep Kt Jacobs out of office in Minnesota?
There are three ways to vote in the General Election:
- Voting at your polling place on November 5, 2024.
- Voting early at Columbia Heights City Hall.
- Voting early via a mail-in ballot.
Refer to the City of Columbia Heights website for more information about your voting options.