Dawn Marie Sass
Position sought: Green County Supervisor – District 30
Age: 60
City/town of residence: Village of Belleville
Family: Single, two shelter dogs (brother and sister – littermates)
Education: MBA – Keiser University; B.A. – University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Certificate in Human Resources Management – U.W. Madison
Certificate - National Institute for Public Finance – Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (Executive Education Programs)
Occupation: Clerk/Deputy Treasurer – Town of Exeter
Previous elected positions held: Wisconsin State Treasurer – January 2007–January 2011
There will be two contested races for the Green County Board of Supervisors. In District 16, incumbent Arthur F. Carter, who is currently the county board chairman, is being challenged by Lori Stern. In District 30, Skip Miller and Dawn Marie Sass have both filed papers to be on the ballot. There is no candidate on the ballot for District 14, which means the person receiving the most write-in votes in that district will be asked if they want to serve in that position.
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Large factory farms. Green County has always been a farming community. These large farms are pushing farming families out that have been in our community for generations. We all need to help each other and fight for small family farms.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Large factory farms. Green County has always been a farming community. These large farms are pushing farming families out that have been in our community for generations. We all need to help each other and fight for small family farms.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have worked in municipal government, county (Milwaukee) government and in the state government as well as the private sector. During my four years as the Wisconsin State Treasurer, I visited all 72 counties each year to listen to the people of Wisconsin, give back unclaimed property and let citizens know about the EdVest College Savings Program. I will to listen to the people of my district. I will take their concerns to the entire Green County Board and act responsibly on issues that concern all of the citizens.
