Let's Make It Happen Dunn County!!

Local Elections DO Matter!!

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So, when is the last time you drove on a county road to get to point A to point B? Enjoyed a stroll through Menomin Park? Went to the Dunn County Clerk’s office to obtain a marriage or dog license? Drove on the Dunn County public bus transit system to head over to the Menomonie Public Library? Received assistance from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department? Practiced shooting a few rounds at one of the shooting ranges in Menomonie, Colfax or Boyceville? Had a wonderful time at the Dunn County Fair? Served on jury duty at the Dunn County Judicial Center? Have used one of the many services offered by Health and Human Services? Or have a loved one at the Neighbors of Dunn County? The list goes on and on when it comes to the many services offered for all those who live in Dunn County or just passing through to enjoy our parks system. I am pretty sure all my Dunn County neighbors have used some of the services provided by the county at some point while living in the area, if not everyday. That is why local elections DO matter! If you want to maintain the great quality services and assistance offered right here in Dunn County, you need to make your voice heard and vote on April 2nd, 2024. Our townships, villages, city and county boards help maintain and elevate your way of life you have come to enjoy while living here in this beautiful area we call Dunn. Believe it or not, your local government body is more impactful in your every day life than you realize. So please, make a plan out of your day on April 2nd, 2024 to head to your polling place and vote. You can find out who and what is on the ballot, where your polling place is located or register to vote online by going to myvote.wi.gov. Polls open at 7 am and closes at 8 pm. Let’s make this Spring Election Day the best one ever in Dunn County : ) Let’s Make It Happen!

If you are a researcher like me or just want to learn more about some of the candidates running for Dunn County Board, please find below two podcasts of interviews given by Emilie Wiese for “Coffee at the Cottage” Podcast. The first podcast is an interview with Luke Wilsey, an incumbent from District 8 and Dustin Shackleton who is running for District 6. The second podcast is an interview with Jim Uhlir running for a spot in District 18 and Laurie J. Christianson (that’s me) for the seat in District 21.

Coffee at the Cottage: Local Elections - March 22nd, 2024

Coffee at the Cottage S2 Episode #22 - March 29th, 2024

The following list of candidates who are running for Dunn County Board of Supervisors are all in for Fiscal Responsibility. There is also a write-in School Board candidate, Josie Pillman running for a seat on the SDMA board.

And not on the above Voter Guide who just registered as a write-in candidate, Carol Larkin, will be running for Dunn County Board of Supervisors District 20.

In order to change our current situation of being in massive debt, the first step is to vote. The second step is to come to a county board meeting to observe or speak during public comments segment of the meeting. Write to your district supervisor if you have a concern/issue that needs to be addressed to the board. The above mentioned are just a few of the ways to be proactive in our county government. It is all about doing those little things that can create big, impactful changes to improve our way of life.

From One Dunn County Neighbor to Another - Be the Change : )

Laurie J. Christianson