Story originally printed in the La Crosse Tribune or online at www.lacrossetribune.com
Published - Thursday, February 14, 2008
La Crosse County Board primary candidates
A primary vote will be held Tuesday to sort out candidates for La Crosse County Board in Districts 13 and 25.
District 13 is on La Crosse’s near South Side along the Mississippi River.
District 25 is on French Island in the town of Campbell.
The Tribune asked all six candidates to fill out a questionnaire on 10 issues, including property taxes, the jail addition, the county administrator’s contract and the comprehensive plan.
Their complete, unedited answers can be found by going to this story at www.lacrosse
Also, four of the seven candidates accepted the Tribune’s offer to make a short online video introducing themselves to voters. Those soon will be posted as well at www.lacrosse
La Crosse County Board District 13
Bill Brockmiller
Age: 43
Address: 1418 10th Ave. S.
Occupation: Labor market analyst/economist, state of Wisconsin
Political experience: None
Personal statement:
“La Crosse County needs board members well versed in economic development and economic processes, and I will be the board member who brings such experience and training to the board. Jobs and economic development are going to become even more critical concerns as we move into an uncertain economy.”
Patrick Scheller
Age: 51
Address: 2612 S. Seventh St.
Occupation: Vice president and manager of the La Crosse office of Fortress Bank
Political experience: None
Personal statement: “I want to get involved in shaping the future of La Crosse County.”
Thomas A. Thompson
Age: 59
Address: 2670 S. Seventh St.
Occupation: Retired from Thrifty Drug Stores, Los Angeles
Political experience: Member of La Crosse Harbor Commission
Personal statement: “I would like to serve on the La Crosse County Board to have a say on issues dealing with La Crosse County.”
Carl Viner
Age: 53
Address: 2418 S. 13th St.
Occupation: Business owner-operator
Political experience: None.
Personal statement: “I am running to represent the 13th District in a fiscally responsible manner while promoting responsible growth and positive change.”
LA CROSSE COUNTY BOARD District 25
Terry Erickson
Age: 58
Address: 1924 Nakomis Ave.
Occupation: Retired executive director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
Political experience: Western Technical College District board member
Personal statement: “As executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs, I always thought of my role as being a ‘Community Servant.’ As a member of the La Crosse County Board, that servanthood would continue. My experiences on both state and community boards brings a unique perspective to the position. As CEO of a large agency, my experiences in balancing a budget, prioritizing funds, collaborations, strategic planning and donor accountability should be an asset to the county.”
Jeffrey C. Schroeder (i)
Age: 64
Address: 1734 La Fond Ave.
Occupation: Retired Burlington Northern Santa Fe engineer
Political experience: County Board supervisor for 10 years
Personal statement: “I want to represent the people of the 25th District in a fiscally responsible manner. Serve them by voicing their concerns and guide them in the proper direction to the many programs La Crosse County offers.”
David Wilder
Age: 59
Address: 2406 Lakeshore Drive
Occupation: Retired La Crosse branch manager of Guardian Building Products
Political experience:
La Crosse County supervisor, 1976 to 1978
Personal statement: “I served on the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to 1978. Did not seek re-election due to work and family commitments. Now retired, I have the time and want to serve again, i.e., I can and I want to.”
To see the candidates’ full answers to the Tribune’s questions, click on the name. Brockmiller | Erickson | Scheller | Schroeder | Thompson | Viner | Wilder
Bill Brockmiller (click below)
Thomas Thompson (click below)
Terry Erickson (click below)
David Wilder (click below)
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