Spring Election Preview

Incumbent George Whitford faces challenger Kenneth Knuth.

George Whitford

7057 County C, Sturgeon Bay

920.743.3397

Family: Wife and three adult children

Age: 73

Education: Sturgeon Bay High School and several Tech schools

Occupation: Retired farmer

Previous Elected Office (if any): Three terms county board and four terms on town board

Relevant Experience/ Civic Involvement: Past trustee and elder of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Council

Why are you the best choice for the board?

My experience on the board and experience on the county board. I’ve retired, so I have the time to do the town business. I like to give back a little to the town for all that I have received from the town through the years. I will to listen to people and try to do what they want.

What is the number one issue facing the board and what is your position on it?

We have no issues facing the board at this time. We take care of them as a board as they come up.

What perspective and skills do you bring to the board?

I spent time on the county board and town board, and served on the plan committee for seven years.

What other issue or issues are a high priority for the town in the term ahead?

Take care of the roads are number one. Keep the budget as low as possible.

Kenneth L. Knuth

3879 Snake Island Road, Sturgeon Bay

920.743.1303

Family: Wife, Judith; two adult daughters

Age: 72

Education: Sturgeon Bay High School; two years at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Occupation: Retired master plumber; currently work as a building inspector

Previous Elected Office (if any): Southern Door School Board

Relevant Experience/ Civic involvement: Bayview Lutheran Church Council; Lions Club (26 years)

Why are you the best choice for the board?

As a former small business owner and contractor I feel I can contribute wise decisions on money issues that our board will face.

What is the number one issue facing the board and what is your position on it?

Futrure zoning. I feel zoning laws would protect our environment, keep it clean and free from junkyards and cluttered trailer courts.

What perspective and skills do you bring to the board?

Being involved in building construction and installing septic systems I am well versed on proper laws and proper installation from past experiences that I can share with the community.

What other issue or issues are a high priority for the town in the term ahead?

Road upkeep

Park upkeep and development