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WHOW Hosted Meet the Candidates Forum Tuesday Night

Voters in DeWitt County Tuesday night had the opportunity to hear where five incumbents to the County Board stood on certain issues. 

 

Each of the five incumbents was asked what they felt were the highlights of their time on the board. Camille Redman, Board Vice-Chair and Chair of the Finance Committee indicated she was proud of the balanced budget and the services the County is able to provide.

 

 

Board Chair David Newberg says throughout his tenure he has worked through multiple hot topics including the animal shelter, landfill, and the development of a wind farm.

 

 

Lance Reece is most proud of bringing Farmer City into the county ambulance service. He also authored the county code on aircraft detection lighting systems.

 

 

Scott Nimmo notes having served on the Property Committee he helped to convert the county building to LEDs. Currently, he is working on repairs the building and other county properties are in need of.

 

 

Jay Wickenhauser feels his biggest accomplishment was serving on the Marina Committee. After several years of falling into bad shape, it is now in better condition.

 

 

All candidates were invited to be a part of the forum. The County Board Election is November 3.

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