Currently holds the office of Portage County Executive until April 5, 2026.
Candidate for Portage County Executive in 2022 Wisconsin General Election.
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Get StartedJohn will make sure public safety is always a top priority and will ensure that the Portage County Sheriff's Department has all they need to deliver the high level of service they have provided the people of Portage County since 1842. He will additionally ensure that our Emergency Medical Services Division including our Ambulance Service and Emergency Medical Responders, and our Fire Departments can continue to proudly provide high quality services to all Portage County citizens and visitors. Learn more
As county executive, John will also maintain a balanced budget. Learn more
As county executive, John will implement a constant improvement culture, by training and empowering county employees to look for ways to improve county services and reduce costs, by understanding their gifts, talents, and abilities. John will work with department leaders to position county employees where best suits them for the betterment of all involved. Learn more
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