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Village of Kohler Village Trustee Choose 3

Village Trustees serve a two year term. Three positions are up for election.

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Paul Carlsen (NP)

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Campaign Phone 9203954083
Relevant Experience I have served on the Kohler Board of Education for the Kohler School District since 2022 and am currently Vice-Chair. I also serve on the Board of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), the New North Board (where I am Board Secretary), and the HSHS St Nicholas Advisory Council.

Why are you running for this office?

I believe in public service. We have an unmatched quality of life in the Village of Kohler, and it is time for next generation of public servants to do their part.

Discuss your experience and how it qualifies you for the position you seek.

I am a college president and elected member of the Kohler School Board. I have significant experience in working with multiple stakeholders to advance a shared vision.

Cite major goals you want to accomplish if elected and how you plan to achieve those goals.

The Village Board and the School Board working together. A Village like ours works best when there is open and regular dialogue between both boards, and this is an area for growth. If elected, I will leverage my positions on the Village Board and the School Board to serve as a bridge between the two.

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John Ewert (NP)

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Houston Hoskins (NP)

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Kelly Kasten (NP)

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Tracy Lyons (NP)

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Campaign Phone 9209180501

Why are you running for this office?

To give back to the Village that I've had the pleasure to live and raise my kids in for the last 26yrs

Discuss your experience and how it qualifies you for the position you seek.

I currently have No experience as a village board member or in any political office , My qualification is that I plan to actively seek out the residents position on issue's and align with their desire. I don't pretend to know what's best for everyone. As a board member I feel it's my job to figure out what the majority of the residents ( the people that pay the taxes) want and to be their voice

Cite major goals you want to accomplish if elected and how you plan to achieve those goals.

My goals are first and foremost to represent the majority view of the residence. Second to maintain our DPW, police and fire department. Third to be as fiscally responsible while still achieving these. Fourth to continue to grow our village in a safe and effective manner without losing any of the qualities that have made it so appealing and unique all these years .

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Jenny Roatch (NP)

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Relevant Experience Treasurer of Kohler School Friends - PTO along with past president; Previous St. John's Parish Council member, Finance Council liaison, and Religious Education instructor; and Past Girl Scout troop leader.

Why are you running for this office?

In 2014 we purchased a house in Kohler and moved our family here to enjoy the wonderful amenities. I am now ready to give back to the Village by serving as a Trustee to help make Kohler an even better place to live.

Discuss your experience and how it qualifies you for the position you seek.

I actively attend Village board and committee meetings. This involvement teaches me a lot about how the board runs their meetings, the issues they are deciding, and the people that currently serve on the board. I also am in a good position to serve Kohler residents of all ages since I have children in Kohler public school along with parents residing in Kohler.

Cite major goals you want to accomplish if elected and how you plan to achieve those goals.

My major goal is keeping Kohler a friendly, safe, and quaint community with great amenities for residents of all ages. Maintaining Kohler's history of fiscal responsibility is important for residents. I would work on continuing great communication with the police force. I would also make sure that we continue programs for all ages including Klub 55, the Youth Center, and our public library offerings.

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John Winter (NP)

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Campaign Phone 9207501818
Relevant Experience - Village resident for nine years. Served as Village Trustee for five years . Professional experience: Over 18 years of leadership experience in business settings focused on creating efficiencies and improving operations. Public accounting experience in audit, business acquisitions and valuation. Responsible for managing annual operating budgets of up to $10 million. Consultative management style in leading teams of 60+ colleagues.

Why are you running for this office?

- It’s an opportunity to serve our community. - My wife and I love Kohler; it’s a special place, and we want to do our part to keep it that way. - Our Village was initially created as a “garden community”. It was evident from early photographs that residents took great pride in their village and individual property. My hope is to help foster that same sense of pride in and gratitude for our village and those who continue to invest in making it a special place.

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Cite major goals you want to accomplish if elected and how you plan to achieve those goals.

- Maintaining Kohler as a garden community and all that that entails. - Ensure we invest wisely in our infrastructure and equipment and - Support public safety