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Local Elections
Barron County Board of Supervisors
Candidate: Lauren Wentz, Rice Lake, District 21
I am running for County Board of Supervisors to preserve and develop the communities of Barron County. I will help ensure that everyone who lives, works and plays here is welcome and able to thrive. I bring a spirit of cooperation, a strong work ethic and professional expertise in natural systems to this work.
My top priorities as a member of the Board of Supervisors will be three areas:
- Growth of small businesses
- Protection of natural resources, includes maximum access for people outdoors
- Broad access to and support of Barron County services -- public health, public works, and law enforcement.
Professional Background
- 27-year biology teacher at UW-Whitewater, UW-Eau Claire/Barron County
- Training instructor for Wisconsin Solid Waste Combustor
- Office administrator in public, private and nonprofit settings
- Previous small auction company owner in northeast Ohio.
My love for the people and places of rural Wisconsin will make me an effective member of the Barron County Board.
Almena Village Board
Candidate: Derrick Koehn
Priorities:
Revitalize Downtown
Revitalize Downtown
- Enroll in Barron CountyDowntown Facade Program so local businesses can use low-interest (1%) loans to improve exteriors and landscapes
Reduce Costs for Residents
- Use revenue from village assets to lower residents' water and sewer bills
Business Administration