March 29, 2024

Primary is voters’ opportunity

On Tuesday of next week, Jasper County residents will be given an opportunity to choose candidates for Jasper County Supervisor. In my opinion, one candidate — Mike Hansen — stands head and shoulders above the rest. As a council member and mayor, Mike has had to balance challenging budgets while maintaining vital services.

His previous experience shows he will not need a learning curve to serve as a county supervisor and can hit the ground running on his first day in office. He will treat this as a full-time job and spend the required time to do it right. He will be a steady voice and provide much needed leadership for all communities and residents of Jasper County.

As a former county supervisor, I understand the implications of the potential upcoming backfill and revenue shortages. We are at a pivotal point here in Jasper County and need to elect strong experienced leadership. I feel that leader is Mike Hansen. Please join me in casting your vote for Mike in the upcoming primary on June 5.

Denny Stevenson

Newton