District 3: Clark (R), Schwenk (D), Taggart (I). District 1: Ardnt (D), Patrick (R} – did not attend.
Opening and Closing Comments and 8 Questions (some paraphrasing). The start point of the audio and order of responses by candidates is provided below.
(00:25) Opening statements by the candidates: (Clark, Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt)
(07:38) Q1: What’s the first thing you want to do if you are elected into office what is your main priority? (Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt, Clark)
(14:13) Q2 What role do the county commissioners play in supporting our schools, and what steps would you take to help county schools succeed? (Schwenk, Ardnt, Clark, Taggart).
(20.57) Q3. What are your goals for managing the innkeeper’s tax considering the CVB, CVC, Music Center, and other tourism interests … (Ardnt, Clark, Taggart, Schwenk)
(27.45) Q4 Regarding the current CVB/CVC issues, what is your position and solutions for Brown County tourism? (Clark, Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt)
(40.04) Q6. Last Saturday, at the Septic Summit, the audience was informed that the majority of the waterways tested positive for E.coli … what are the major causes, septic and sewer issues, and strategies ….. (Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt, Clark)
(47:32). Q7. Appears there is agreement that we need more younger families and to keep our students here as adults, …. what can you do to make that happen, … can you be specific? (Clark, Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt)
(55:01) Q8. What kind of policies should commissioners put in place to provide the public with an opportunity for input when new ordinances or actions are being considered that will impact the Brown County community … (Ardnt, Clark, Taggart, Schwenk)
Closing statements. (Taggart, Schwenk, Ardnt, Clark)
