Door County Board election: Here's the candidates and why they say they deserve your vote

DOOR COUNTY - Seven County Board seats have contested races in the April 5 election, including one with the unusual circumstance of having two incumbents competing against each other in the same district.

That circumstance is taking place because of county redistricting following the 2020 U.S. census that saw current District 5 supervisor Nancy Robillard's residence placed in the redrawn District 4 instead. Robillard is running to remain on the board in her new district against its current supervisor, Kara Counard.

Vying to replace Robillard in District 5 are Jeff Miller and Tim Smith. Miller has served as treasurer for several local organizations, while Smith counts two terms on the Kewaunee County Board among his previous experiences.

Another contested board race for a seat left without an incumbent because of redistricting is in District 20, where County Board Chair David Lienau found himself a resident of District 19 instead for the upcoming election.

In the running for District 20 are Town of Liberty Grove administrator Walter Kalms and preschool teacher Abby Duebler, who advanced from a three-way primary election Feb. 15. Lienau will remain as a board member, running unopposed to represent his new district.

District 14 also has a contested race that will end with a newcomer to the board after longtime supervisor Richard "Biz" Virlee chose to not seek reelection. Seeking the District 14 seat are Darrick DeMeuse and Hugh Zettel, each currently serving on a Town of Sevastopol committee.

Other contested races have current board members trying to retain their seats against challengers: District 2, with incumbent Todd Thayse facing Town of Forestville trustee Lora Jorgenson; District 9, where longtime supervisor Dan Austad faces a challenge from Jonatan Kruse; and District 11, with supervisor Morgan Rusnak facing past supervisor and current Sturgeon Bay City Council member Helen Bacon.

The Advocate asked candidates to answer a short survey to let readers know who they are, why they're running and what issues are important to them and their constituents. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order; some answers have been edited for length or style but not for content.

District 2

Lora (Marin) Jorgensen

Lora Jorgenson
Lora Jorgenson

Address: 226 W. Main St., Forestville

Age: 45

Current occupation: Self-employed, property maintenance and environmental consulting

Education: B.A. in Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Family members: Fiancé; one adult child

How long have you lived in your community? My entire life

Public service experience: My experience in local government has traversed nearly a decade. Eight years as a trustee for the Village of Forestville, running for my fifth term. Experience working with the Door and Kewaunee County boards, their committees, as well as state and federal level entities such as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency on special projects such as the Forestville Millpond drawdown, water quality issues and testing and shoreland zoning. I have represented constituents in Madison and provided important testimony that has resulted in necessary changes being made to legislation.

Contact information: 920-857-0868, LoraLJorgensen@gmail.com, or as many of the locals do, stop by my house and visit me in the garden.

Todd J. Thayse

Todd Thayse
Todd Thayse

Address: 9861 Swamp Road, Forestville

Age: 60

Current occupation: Retired vice president and general manager of a local shipyard for 37 years.

Education: High school education and numerous business short courses.

Family: Wife of 40 years, Deb; three adult children; eight grandchildren

How long have you lived in your community? Lifelong resident of Northeast Wisconsin, lived in the town of Brussels for the past 40 years.

Public service experience: I have served one term on the County Board and my interest to continue is based on a lifelong interest in local government. I have served on the Board of Directors for Door County Economic Development Corporation, with one term as vice chair and one term as chair. Board member for the Door County Maritime Museum. Served as an elected Door County delegate to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Southern Booster Club member for 10 years, president for two terms.

Contact information: 920-493-1819 or toddeb1962@gmail.com

Why are you running for office?

Jorgenson: To serve the district that I grew up in and reside in today is an opportunity that I can’t pass up. My community has done so much for me, this is my opportunity to truly give back.

Thayse: I grew up with in a family that served county and township government and committed when my schedule allowed me to give it a try. Being recently retired, I feel I have the time and knowledge to further dedicate myself to this position.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Jorgenson: Living and working all over Door County for 30 years has afforded me the opportunity to experience the diverse differences in culture in the county. Each district having its own unique set of challenges, which either directly or indirectly affect the rest of the districts. District 2 is vastly different as it is heavily rooted in agriculture, while Central Door County is manufacturing and northern districts rely heavily on tourism. My vast experience and education has taught me the correlation between the industries and how they impact each other.

My hope is to use a “systems thinking” approach to connect some of the dots between industries, identify issues and use creative problem solving to find solutions. Due to my past work and years on the village board, I have formed a great network of residents, business owners and government that can be a very valuable asset to a supervisor position.

Thayse: In my past two years as County Board supervisor for District 2, I have gained an appreciation for how Door County is run and how to get things done. The need to continue operating within our tax levy is very important. I am an advocate of “pay as you go,” I am opposed to deficit spending or borrowing to support our county services. Door County has operated with a bit of surplus and been able to put away rainy-day funds in recent past, and I would support that continued practice.

I feel my upbringing in an agricultural setting, my career in managing a major industrial employer in Door County and the experiences of living and supporting our family in the local community gives great insight as to what is important to all citizens of the county.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Jorgenson: 1. Sustainable management of agricultural land, managed forestry and wetlands to protect water quality, environmental health and human health.

2. Affordable housing – our area is one of few truly “affordable” areas to live in Door County. Construction and home sales have increased dramatically in the past year. Southern Door is a great bedroom community that is commutable for those who work elsewhere.

3. Because of the housing market boom in our area, infrastructure is a very important consideration. Broadband internet, emergency services and infrastructure such as road maintenance and waste management will need a considerable upgrade to accommodate an increasing influx of residents.

All of these issues require proper planning, funding and staffing to successfully accomplish long-term goals.

Thayse: Beyond being fiscally responsible, numerous topics exist that need the county’s attention. The need for improved rural broadband has been highlighted during the pandemic. Affordable housing, workforce development, recruitment and retention and training for our EMS services, staying on top of maintaining our county’s transportation infrastructure and maintaining or improving our water quality. Many of these topics have begun to be addressed. Not losing focus and pulling resources together will aid in resolving and bringing resolution to these topics.

District 4

Kara Counard

Address: 2198 Hilly Ridge Road, Brussels

Age: 40

Current occupation: Self-employed photographer

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Family: 15-year-old son

How long have you lived in your community? I bought my grandma’s house on my old family homestead five years ago.

Public service experience: Current District 4 supervisor, one term; I won my first term against a longtime incumbent.

Contact information: 920-217-6352, kjcounard@gmail.com

Nancy Robillard

Nancy Robillard
Nancy Robillard

Address: 2760 Bay Road, Brussels

Age: 72

Current occupation: Retired

Education: High school graduate, professional management classes

Family: Husband, Reginald; two adult married children, Jody and Kari; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren

How long have you lived in your community? Born and raised in Door County, lived in the Town of Gardner for 50 years

Public service experience: I have been privileged to serve my county for most of my adult life. Treasurer for the Town of Gardner in the early '70s, Town Clerk for many years thereafter. Door County Clerk of Court for 18 years. After retirement, I resumed my former position as town treasurer. When I saw a need for common sense and fiscal responsibility, I was honored to be elected for the Door County Board of Supervisors in District 5.

Contact information: 920-824-5201

Why are you running for office?

Counard: I’m running again because I know I’ll be a humble and genuine representative for this district. I believe in local government. I think it’s the best place to effect change and grow strong communities. And I’m hoping to be a voice for those who aren’t in the room where decisions are made.

Robillard: I hope to represent District 4, which includes the Town of Gardner and part of Nasewaupee, because I’d like to use my leadership and experience to help maintain and improve our quality of life. And to ensure my representation is based on our collective interest and not based on single agendas.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Counard: I am willing to listen. I engage with people throughout the county no matter what their viewpoints. And when presented with new information and facts, I’m not afraid to change my mind, research, or ask more questions. I don’t rely on doing things the way they’ve always been done.

Robillard: My experiences, fiscal responsibly and common-sense approach to matters.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Counard: I recently sent out a letter to all of District 4 and got great responses. The main issue that people are concerned about is internet access. Another concern that I received was about the affordability of living in Southern Door, and a third was about clean water. I hope to be involved in decision making and bring these concerns of my constituents to the forefront of each and every conversation that I have as their representative on the board.

Robillard: Broadband seems to be a main issue in our district. Ground water is always an important issue, and keeping taxes stable.

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District 5

Jeff Miller

Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller

Address: 4462 E. Sherwood Point Road, Sturgeon Bay

Age: 67

Current occupation: Retired

Education: Not answered

Family: Wife of 43 years, Mary Ann; two children, a daughter and a son, both young adults with their own families

How long have you lived in your community? Lifelong resident of Door County, lived in the Town of Nasewaupee for over 15 years

Public service experience: Although I have not served in any public office, prior to retirement I served as treasurer on the boards of the Door County Economic Development Corp. and Destination Sturgeon Bay. I currently serve as treasurer for the board of Sunshine House Resources of Door County.

Contact information: 920-493-4710, golfjmiller@gmail.com

Timothy (Tim) Smith

Timothy Smith
Timothy Smith

Address: Town of Nasewaupee

Age: 62

Current occupation: Retired following a 35-year career at the Kewaunee Power Station working in the operations and engineering organizations

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the University of Maryland

Family: Wife, Judy; two grown daughters.

How long have you lived in your community? 21 years

Public service experience: Four years as District 19 supervisor on the Kewaunee County Board. Currently serving on the Town of Nasewaupee Board of Review. Appointed to and served on the Kewaunee Zoning Board of Appeals and Kewaunee Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advisory Committee.

Contact information: timothy.smith@att.net

Why are you running for office?

Miller: I am a candidate for District 5 as I believe it is important to stay involved in our local community and county.

Smith: My primary motivation for running for County Board is to become more involved in the community. By serving the constituents of District 5, I hope to give back to both the Town of Nasewaupee and Door County, which proved to be a wonderful place to live and raise our daughters. When I heard of the redistricting of the supervisory districts, I felt it was the appropriate time to get involved and provide the voters a choice of candidates.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Miller: My involvement with Door County Economic Development Corp. has given me insight on the issues facing our county. As a commercial lender for over 46 years I have developed the listening skills and the forward thinking which are both needed to be part of any board or committee.

Smith: My previous local government experience serving on the Kewaunee County Board, Kewaunee Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town of Nasewaupee Board of Review.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Miller: The main issues facing District 5 are improving broadband services and supporting our emergency services to assure they have the proper training, equipment and people to protect our area. It is important to provide the necessary funding for these items but also while understanding the need to keep taxes affordable.

Smith: Reliable and affordable broadband service. Supporting emergency services departments and personnel. I would be an advocate for District 5 and the Southern Door area for providing input on the development of any needed infrastructure and the funding related to these issues.

District 9

Dan Austad

Dan Austad
Dan Austad

Address: 942 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay

Age: 80

Current occupation: Retired

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration

Family: Wife, Jean; four children; eight grandchildren

How long have you lived in your community? All of my life, outside of college and time in the Army.

Public service experience: While no one person accomplishes things by him or herself, I was on the County Board during the time the Justice Center, along with the jail and Sheriff’s Department were built. The new highway shop was then built. The decision was then made to use the old highway department building for the Aging, and Disability Resource Center, along with the Emergency Services of Door County. A 911 system was also implemented.

Contact information: 920-743-6773

Jonathan Kruse

Jonathan Kruse
Jonathan Kruse

Address: 730 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay

Age: 52

Current occupation: Project sales manager

Education: College

Family: Wife, Angie; three children

How long have you lived in your community? 16 years

Public service experience: Board of Trustees member for seven years, St. John Bosco Catholic School. Commodore of Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club and Sail Training Foundation (two years commodore, three years board member). City council member, Spooner.

Contact information: jonathan-kruse@sbcglobal.net

Why are you running for office?

Austad: I would like to continue with helping the board run smoothly and deal with issues that need to be addressed.

Kruse: Chapter 38, Emergency Declaration by County Board and Authority & Duties of Local Health Officer. In my opinion this was done in haste, giving the county health officer too much power and having the state of Wisconsin dictate what COVID policies would be implemented. Door County was one of the first counties in the state to adopt the language written by Gov. Evers’ office, which was not in the best interest of the citizens of Door County.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Austad: Being past owner of Door County Ace Hardware, and working on a number of committees with the county, I feel I have the experience and expertise to continue services on the County Board.

Kruse: I work as a project sales manager in the marine industry, selling Green Electric Boat Propulsion systems, and I travel quite extensively, which has allowed me to literally be in every community in the U.S. that has shipyards, marinas and waterfront developments, all very similar to Door County. I have seen what works and what doesn’t work in these communities.

Being a board member is a representative position and I take that very seriously. I would listen to the constituents of District 9 and engage in respectful dialogue. We may not agree on all matters, but being respectful is key.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Austad: Low-income housing, child care, broadband and more job opportunities are now being studied by the board.

Kruse: I would really like to see how the County Board can help the lack of housing situation we have here. I drive to the airport early in the morning and see all the commuters from Green Bay that work in Sturgeon Bay, knowing that they could be residents of Door County, but they can’t due to no affordable housing available. Having affordable housing helps everyone in Door County. If there is a way that the County Board can help facilitate that, I want to be make sure that happens.

District 11

Helen Bacon

Helen Bacon
Helen Bacon

Address: 458 N. Fifth Place, Sturgeon Bay

Age: 75

Current occupation: Retired registered nurse

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Family: Three grown children

How long have you lived in your community? Except for college, lifelong resident of Sturgeon Bay.

Public service experience: Currently an alder for the city of Sturgeon Bay and a past County Board supervisor. Successfully completed a nine-month Leadership in Government class. Currently chair Parks and Rec, the Local Arts Board and Finance, Purchasing and Building for the city. I have been active in supporting housing and child care. I currently sit on three nonprofit boards and am a Master Gardener. I volunteer my time caring for the gardens behind the ADRC/Community Center. I am organizing a Crisis Intervention Partners training to be held in April. I am very proud of my work in bringing sculpture, and soon murals, to the city of Sturgeon Bay.

Contact information: 920-493-7200, hlbacon55@hotmail.com. I also receive letters and will meet in person if requested.

Morgan Rusnak

Morgan Rusnak
Morgan Rusnak

Address: 643 N. Fifth Ave., Sturgeon Bay

Age: 32

Current occupation: Not answered

Education: B.A. in Social Welfare and Justice from Marquette University

Family: Boyfriend

How long have you lived in your community? Nine years

Public service experience: Currently represent County Board District 7. Serve on Health & Human Services, Sustainability, Tech Services and Sister City Advisory committees and was a part of the Ad Hoc Redistricting. I also sit on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Sturgeon Bay. I have close relationships with a wide range of Door County nonprofits, either as a former staff member, volunteer, board member or project manager. Together, this provides strong insight into the pulse and actual needs of our community.

Contact information: 262-853-5545; district7@co.door.wi.us for current county business; Mcrusnak@gmail.com for campaign questions; facebook.com/DoCoDistrict7 for board agendas, agendas for the committees I serve on, and other information from county departments and partner organizations.

Why are you running for office?

Bacon: Both of my parents volunteered their time and set an example of public service. I enjoyed my previous time on the county board and would like to serve again. The health and wellness of our citizens and the environment are top concerns for me. Post-COVID mental health and substance use issues have increased, straining health and human services and law enforcement. I will work to give individuals and families the support that they need. Good internet connection throughout the county is vital to our students, businesses and those who want to work from home.

Rusnak: We deserve governing bodies that reflect the diversity of our community. There are a lot of folks who don’t see themselves represented in their local governments, who do not feel that their elected officials advocate on their behalf or value their input, or aren’t empowered to engage with their elected officials — I will continue to help change that mentality. I’m also a policy nerd and genuinely enjoy this type of work and the discourse that comes with it.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Bacon: I have experience, both as an elected official and also in my previous career at both the hospital and in home health. Working in the healthcare field was my career, but as an elected official I have learned about and come to be excited about streets, roads, building projects and the nitty-gritty of running a city or a county. I am nonpartisan and am able to listen to all sides of the issue. Negotiation and compromise are often the solution to complicated issues.

Rusnak: I am committed, transparent and informed. I listen more than I talk, and I’m never afraid to ask "Why?" We don’t see a lot of elected folks under the age of 50, and we need adults of all ages working on the issues together to approach things in a well-rounded way. I value intergenerational leadership and public engagement.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Bacon: Being involved in our community for many years has introduced me to many diverse people. Bringing people together to help solve problems is something I feel that I do well. Connection to the internet is a major issue and priority across the county. Housing of all types and price points is an ongoing issue. In the city units are rented as soon as they are completed. Child care goes hand in hand with housing and both are needed for families to remain in our communities. Quality of life is also something people talk to me about, and the comments I hear the most are on short-term rentals, sustainability and maintaining our way of life. I will support positive conversations and solutions to these and other problems.

Rusnak: I’ve heard a lot about the lack of housing and child care firsthand, and broadband is a major issue for our non-city neighbors. That triad is interconnected. We’ve begun to address these issues at the county level with ARPA funds, but that’s the starting point, not the finish line. Now, it’s up to our elected officials to hold themselves accountable and make sure those funds are spent with integrity.

Door County needs to be a sustainable place for families, especially young ones, to work, play and live. That starts with a local government that isn’t afraid to break away from the status quo and won’t cut corners when it comes to investing in our community.

District 14

Darrick DeMeuse

Darrick Demeuse
Darrick Demeuse

Address: 4990 N. Country View Road, Sturgeon Bay (Town of Sevastopol)

Age: 43

Current occupation: Independent videographer and editor; night auditor at AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Sturgeon Bay

Education: Northern Michigan University for Television/Radio Production and Digital Arts and Computer Animation.

Family: Youngest of five siblings

How long have you lived in your community? Born and raised in Door County, left for 13 years, moved back in 2016

Public service experience: Currently serving on the Town of Sevastopol Communications Committee since 2019. On the board of Open Door Pride.

Contact information: ddemeuse@gmail.com

Hugh Zettel

Hugh Zettel
Hugh Zettel

Address: 3986 Glidden Drive, Sturgeon Bay

Age: 63

Current occupation: Retired; Door County Master Gardener and facilities leader at The Garden Door. Previously a 36-year career in the medical device industry

Education: B.S., Milwaukee School of Engineering; MBA, University of Chicago

Family: Wife, Cheryl; three adult children; two grandchildren

How long have you lived in your community? Fourth-generation Door County native. Our family had a construction business and orchard business in the Sturgeon Bay area for many years. I returned to Door County upon retirement.

Public service experience: Town of Sevastopol Plan Commission since 2019, currently its vice chairperson. In 2007-08, I served on the Governor’s Board to create Wisconsin’s eHealth Action Plan that developed an electronic health information exchange strategy to improve population health throughout the state.

Contact information: 414-399-0687, zettelh@gmail.com

Why are you running for office?

DeMeuse: I would like to see a county board represented by multi-generations. I will continue to support agriculture, education and internet expansion. I understand the balance of supporting local farmers and tourism and I want to make decisions that promote community cohesiveness.

Zettel: Door County was a great place to grow up, and I want to use my time and talents to ensure that we protect its charm, neighborhoods, farms and natural resources for future generations. Serving on the Sevastopol Plan Commission, I now realize the county-related zoning dependencies municipalities encounter when trying to address their residents' quality-of-life concerns, and I pledge to increase county collaboration to help them find solutions.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

DeMeuse: With primary knowledge of computers and technology and also being a member of the Town of Sevastopol Communications Committee, I want to be an educated voice through the county’s broadband expansion. Ever since I returned to Door County I have followed what has been going on in the county government and local governments.

Zettel: My experience leading large, regulated business operations with diverse, global team members would be an asset to this role, since both require strong collaboration, planning and communications skills to be effective. I’ve worked in the high-tech space my entire career, so I understand the challenges with deploying technology like broadband. While serving on the Sevastopol Plan Commission, the quarry development project and the short-term rental ordinance effort gave me valuable experience in utilizing both public feedback and the town’s comprehensive plan as guideposts in balancing development with resident’s quality-of-life expectations.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

DeMeuse: The main issues facing Door County that we need to continually need to work on are internet expansion project as well as making sure that child care and housing shortages are addressed.

Zettel: At the macro level, the existing economic environment has created an imbalance that’s generated negative impacts, from chronic workforce housing shortages to increased environmental risk. This imbalance is now creating quality-of-life impacts in residential neighborhoods, especially for residents who desire to age in place. Working on the Plan Commission, I’ve gained insights regarding areas where the county can and should do more.

Relative to specific near-term projects, broadband expansion is a high priority that requires more county engagement to reduce duplication of effort by the municipalities. Funding to ensure adequate child care services is also a high priority. A post-pandemic concern that should be assessed is determining our mental health services capabilities

District 20

Abby Duebler

Address: 10827 Trillium Lane, Sister Bay

Age: 33

Current occupation: Preschool teacher

Education: Early childhood education 1 and 2 in college

Family members: Ryan Duebler; three children

How long have you lived in your community? Lived in District 20 since 2015, but always in Door County

Public service experience: Served on Peninsula Preschool Board in Ephraim

Contact information: abbydueblerdistrict20@gmail.com

Walter L. Kalms

Walter Kalms
Walter Kalms

Address: 11396 Old Stage Road, Ellison Bay

Age: 75

Current occupation: Town of Liberty Grove administrator

Education: Bachelor's degrees in accounting and agriculture

Family: Significant other, Patsy Michelsen

How long have you lived in your community? Born in Sister Bay, lived in Liberty Grove for most of 75 years

Public service experience: First elected as town clerk in 1983, subsequently appointed as clerk and then town administrator. Have formulated town budgets every year since 1983, managed town employees, negotiated purchase of town properties, directed construction of the town fire station and Town Hall addition, obtained grants for purchases and facility upgrades, worked with county and state agencies for permitting, testified at county hearings, and attended conferences and hearings at the Capitol in Madison.

Contact information: 920-421-0094 or wkalms47@gmail.com

Why are you running for office?

Duebler: I am driven to public office because I am invested in the future of this county. Door County is fortunate to have a board with many experienced members who set a knowledgeable and professional framework, and I’d like to join the conversation. As an avid learner and earnest team player, I plan to integrate this adeptness with the unbiased and modern perspective that I bring to the table.

Kalms: I am a candidate so District 20 can have a County Board member that has the knowledge and experience necessary to give the citizens the best representation possible. In addition to knowledge of Liberty Grove, I am also familiar with Sister Bay’s government and history. The town and village have worked closely together, specifically the joint fire department, library and the utility district which is connected to the Sister Bay sewage treatment plant. I was involved in the establishment of the joint library, and currently am involved in formulating a new sanitary district agreement with the village.

What makes you the better candidate for this office?

Duebler: My priorities are to center the needs of year-round residents, families and workforce. Because this is my first time running for public office I bring a set of fresh eyes to the situation. I gather as much information as I can before making an intelligent decision.

Kalms: My background in local government gives me the experience and knowledge to be a quality candidate. I have worked with many departments of Door County government, the Wisconsin DNR and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. I can take these experiences with me to the County Board when dealing with issues that are essential to both municipalities. My relationships with county staff and familiarity with zoning and parliamentary procedure will help when working on sensitive issues.

What have people told you are the main issues facing your community and what do you hope to do about them?

Duebler: I want to support existing child care and housing initiatives as well as seek additional solutions. I would like to promote information about board meetings, agendas and committees, and collaborate with community partners to make broadband a reality. It is also important to maintain the balance between the use of natural spaces as well as new development.

Kalms: High-speed internet, affordable and workforce housing, the influx of visitors during the summer, keeping our younger people here. Make it advantageous for people to move here so children can attend our schools, can stay here when they grow up to work in, or establish their own business. Monitor and manage any health issues that threaten our well-being. I will work on getting fiber optic available, implementing affordable housing and supporting the public health sector. This will take work and perseverance so we can maintain and improve our community. I look forward to the challenges ahead in working for our betterment.

Contact Christopher Clough at 920-741-7952, 920-562-8900 or cclough@doorcountyadvocate.com.

This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Door County Board election: Candidates say why they deserve your vote