Charles Alkula
MN · Chair, Albert Lea Human Rights Commission
The Rev. Dr. Charles Alkula is chaplain at Thorne Crest Senior Living, chair of Albert Lea's Human Rights Commission, and a former pastor and military chaplain. He focuses on housing, economic opportunity, and a bigger voice for young people.
Where Charles Alkula stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Civil Rights (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Voted with the Human Rights Commission, 6-0, to ask the City Council to urge Congress to pull ICE and other federal immigration agents from Albert Lea and Minnesota. As chair, he agreed to write the letter to the city.
February 12, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted with the Human Rights Commission, 6-0, to ask the City Council to urge Congress to pull ICE and other federal immigration agents from Albert Lea and Minnesota. As chair, he agreed to write the letter to the city.
February 12, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Asked the Human Rights Commission how Albert Lea marks Indigenous Peoples Day. The commission then agreed to look at ways to recognize the day in 2026.
September 11, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Was chosen chair of the Albert Lea Human Rights Commission. He volunteered for the post, and members approved him 6-0 when the city restarted the commission.
June 12, 2025
Source: cityofalbertlea.org
Started work as chaplain at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea. He came after 32 years as a United Methodist minister, including service as a U.S. Navy chaplain and five years at a church in Boulder, Colorado.
January 23, 2025
Source: albertleatribune.com
Past race Charles Alkula ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 4 · November 3, 2026 · Albert Lea city, Minnesota