WINNEBAGO COUNTY – District 10 is set to welcome a new face.
Oshkosh Defense assembler Timothy Jacobson and retired electrician Chris Rosenow will be vying to replace outgoing Winnebago County District 10 Supervisor Bryan Stafford in the upcoming April 7 election.
Stafford opted not to seek reelection, filing a notification of non-candidacy and leaving the seat up for grabs between the two political newcomers.
As part of the Northwestern’s ongoing election coverage, both Rosenow and Jacobson were asked to explain what they see as their priorities on the Winnebago County Board. Here’s what they said.
Timothy (Tim) Jacobson
Age: 47
Occupation: General assembler at Oshkosh Defense
Highest level of education: High school diploma and currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in business administration from UW-Milwaukee.
Political/elected office experience: Been elected to three terms as union chief steward with the UAW.
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
I’m running for a seat on the county board to be a voice for the residents of District 10. We were left behind for the last two or three terms and I want to change that. I want to keep Winnebago County as an affordable and friendly safe place to live, work, play and raise a family.
The biggest issues in Winnebago County are housing costs and need for more housing, keeping our natural resources safe and clean and enjoyable for everyone, a balanced budget, and not having a new county sales tax.
Chris Rosenow
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired industrial electrician and instrumentation technician
Highest level of education: Associate degree in administration of justice.
Political/elected office experience: None
What would be your top three priorities if elected?: I was born and raised in Neenah, high school class of 1978, served in the U.S. Army in military intelligence and I’m a life member of the VFW and a 30-year member of The American Legion.
I have no problem spending money when it is needed, but I insist on what is best for the hard-working taxpayers.
I am also very much opposed to a county sales tax. The county must spend within its means. Once a tax is imposed, it’s hard to make it go away. I’m old enough to remember when the Wisconsin sales tax was 4%.
I also fully support our law enforcement and first responders. Public safety is a priority.
What’s on the April 7 general election ballot in Winnebago County?
The April 7 general election includes races for Oshkosh Common Council, Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education, Winnebago County Board of Supervisors, Menasha Board of Education, Menasha Common Council, Neenah Board of Education, Neenah Common Council, Neenah mayor, Neenah-Menasha municipal judge, Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
When is the general election?
The general election is April 7. Polls that day will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How can you register to vote in the April 7 election?
Wisconsin voters can register online or by mail up to 20 days before the election. Those who miss that deadline may still register in person at their municipal clerk’s office or at their polling location on Election Day.
Voters can register in the following ways:
Online: Visit myvote.wi.gov to register online if you have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID.
By mail: Download and complete the registration form from myvote.wi.gov, then mail it to your municipal clerk.
In person: Register at your municipal clerk’s office or at the polling place on Election Day.
Who can vote?
To vote, one must be a United States citizen; at least 18 years old on Election Day; a Winnebago County resident for at least 28 days before the election; and registered to vote.
How to vote
Here are details about how to vote in the April 7 election:
Absentee voting: Request an absentee ballot online, by mail or in person. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail or delivered to your municipal clerk’s office.
Early voting: Check local schedules for hours and availability prior to elections.
Poll hours on Election Day: Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 7.
Photo ID required: A photo ID is required to receive a ballot in all elections. Acceptable IDs include a Wisconsin driver’s license, a Wisconsin state ID card, a U.S. passport, a military ID, a student ID or other state-approved identification cards. More info is at https://bringit.wi.gov.
Check registration and polling place: People can check their registration status and polling location ahead of time at myvote.wi.gov or https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/CityClerk/Elections/.
Register to vote on Election Day: Registration can be done at polling places on Election Day. To register to vote at your polling location, take proof that you have lived at your present location for 28 days preceding the election. A form of identification constitutes acceptable proof of residence if it includes your current name and current address. You must be registered at your current address to vote.
Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@usatodayco.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville.
This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Meet candidates Timothy Jacobson and Chris Rosenow
Reporting by Justin Marville, Oshkosh Northwestern / Oshkosh Northwestern
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