Town of Gratiot
Incumbent Chuck Herbst is the only person running for chairman in the Town of Gratiot. There are four people running for two Supervisor seats: David Hodgson, Gerald Heimann, and incumbents Tim Balbach and Gene Komprood. Incumbent Phillip Carroll is running for clerk/treasurer.
Position sought: Gratiot Township Supervisor
Age: 65
City/town of residence: Gratiot Township
Family: Wife - Glenda daughter - Jami Brown son - Jeremy Komprood grandaughter - Kaedyn Komprood
Education: Black Hawk High School graduate
Occupation: Farmer
Previous elected positions held: President - Gratiot Conservation Club
Gratiot Township Chairman - 8 years
Gratio Township Supervisor - 5 years
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Keeping our roads in good condition with the lack of funds available for improvements. We have cut back on the miles of seal coating done each year. We are trying to do more patching when possible.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Funding for equipment needed for our volunteer Fire Department.
Work closely with the Gratiot Village Board and Fire Department. Apply for Grants.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have lived and worked in Gratiot Township most of my life. I have many yeaars of experience on the Township Board. I feel I can, and have listened to problems that have come up, and have been able to help the board find solutions that are fair for everyone concerned.
Age: 65
City/town of residence: Gratiot Township
Family: Wife - Glenda daughter - Jami Brown son - Jeremy Komprood grandaughter - Kaedyn Komprood
Education: Black Hawk High School graduate
Occupation: Farmer
Previous elected positions held: President - Gratiot Conservation Club
Gratiot Township Chairman - 8 years
Gratio Township Supervisor - 5 years
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Keeping our roads in good condition with the lack of funds available for improvements. We have cut back on the miles of seal coating done each year. We are trying to do more patching when possible.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Funding for equipment needed for our volunteer Fire Department.
Work closely with the Gratiot Village Board and Fire Department. Apply for Grants.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have lived and worked in Gratiot Township most of my life. I have many yeaars of experience on the Township Board. I feel I can, and have listened to problems that have come up, and have been able to help the board find solutions that are fair for everyone concerned.