New Glarus
There are four people running for three open trustee positions for the Village of New Glarus: incumbents Barbara Anderson and Peggy Kruse and newcomers Anthony Edge and Michael Ganshert. Incumbent Roger Truttmann is running for village president.
Position sought: Trustee for the Village of New Glarus
Age: 63
City/town of residence: Village of New Glarus
Family: Married, three children
Education: Masters 24+/Secondary Education
Occupation: Retired high school teacher. Presently employed at Felly's FLowers and tutors young adults.
Previous elected positions held: Incumbent, previously held 4 two-year terms
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
New Glarus currently has some exciting opportunities for business development and economic growth. However, we still face the ongoing challenges of balancing our operating budget, saving for infrastructure improvement, keeping the village safe and encouraging smart growth. With my previous experience on the board, I will provide insight and understanding, in pursuit of making the best decisions possible. The people I know and meet want to sustain steady growth, yet retain the small town life we all appreciate. I offer the benefit of my experience as a Village Trustee, in pursuit of these important goals. To solve these issues requires making choices about working within village financial resources and balancing growth and development with the expectations of the village residents about their way of life in our community.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Continuing to create balanced and responsible budgets is of foremost importance for our village. This has become increasingly difficult as financial aid from the state decreases while costs associated with mandated policies increase. Providing residents with the services they want and need, while also retaining the historic beauty of this village, is a daunting challenge which becomes more difficult each year. I believe my votes have always been to hold the line on tax increases and to side with responsible choices. Residents want efficiency from local government in providing critical basic services such as utilities, public safety and good streets, and they also want the enrichment found in lifestyle services such as parks, pools and libraries. My goals are to maintain my commitment to provide needed services without significant tax increases, support the new economic potential of the "backtown" area, continue to improve infrastructure, and to find a solution to the library expansion project. I will help the village move forward by continuing to read and research, talk to residents and, overall, offer responsible representation.
My family was fortunate to make a home for ourselves in New Glarus thirty-six years ago. My commitment is to protect the way of life we love in New Glarus.
Age: 63
City/town of residence: Village of New Glarus
Family: Married, three children
Education: Masters 24+/Secondary Education
Occupation: Retired high school teacher. Presently employed at Felly's FLowers and tutors young adults.
Previous elected positions held: Incumbent, previously held 4 two-year terms
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
New Glarus currently has some exciting opportunities for business development and economic growth. However, we still face the ongoing challenges of balancing our operating budget, saving for infrastructure improvement, keeping the village safe and encouraging smart growth. With my previous experience on the board, I will provide insight and understanding, in pursuit of making the best decisions possible. The people I know and meet want to sustain steady growth, yet retain the small town life we all appreciate. I offer the benefit of my experience as a Village Trustee, in pursuit of these important goals. To solve these issues requires making choices about working within village financial resources and balancing growth and development with the expectations of the village residents about their way of life in our community.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Continuing to create balanced and responsible budgets is of foremost importance for our village. This has become increasingly difficult as financial aid from the state decreases while costs associated with mandated policies increase. Providing residents with the services they want and need, while also retaining the historic beauty of this village, is a daunting challenge which becomes more difficult each year. I believe my votes have always been to hold the line on tax increases and to side with responsible choices. Residents want efficiency from local government in providing critical basic services such as utilities, public safety and good streets, and they also want the enrichment found in lifestyle services such as parks, pools and libraries. My goals are to maintain my commitment to provide needed services without significant tax increases, support the new economic potential of the "backtown" area, continue to improve infrastructure, and to find a solution to the library expansion project. I will help the village move forward by continuing to read and research, talk to residents and, overall, offer responsible representation.
My family was fortunate to make a home for ourselves in New Glarus thirty-six years ago. My commitment is to protect the way of life we love in New Glarus.