Curt Hilmer.

Ahead of the June 4 Primary Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent questionnaires to all candidates running in contested races for the Tama County Board of Supervisors including those running for the Republican nomination in District 1 which includes the entire top tier of townships (Lincoln, Grant, Buckingham, and Geneseo) as well as Clark, Carroll, Oneida, and parts of far northern York. The district encompasses the communities of Dysart, Clutier, Lincoln, and Buckingham. Incumbent Supervisor Curt Hilmer is one of three candidates for the Republican nomination. No candidate filed paperwork for the Democratic primary in the race. The winner of the June 4 Republican primary will run in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The office of Tama County Supervisors District 1 is a 4-year term.

Curt Hilmer

Age: 59

Residence location: Dysart

Profession: Currently District 1 Supervisors for Tama County

Family: Daughter Kelsi (Steven) Stoner and their children Logan and Briggs; daughter Raini (Ben) Chapman and their children Calli and Cooper; son Brady Hilmer; and daughter Jaimi Hilmer

1) Why do you want to be a county supervisor? What is your motivation for running?

To keep fighting for the people of my district. Also to continue working for better roads in my district.

2) Have you previously run for elected office? If so, for what office(s)?

Yes, District 1 Supervisor Tama County.

3) What distinguishes you from the other candidates in your primary race?

My knowledge of the roads department and my experience being a supervisor.

4) What changes, if any, do you believe need to be made in Tama County government?

Finish wind and solar ordinances to keep them out of Tama County, and to continue improving the rural roads.

5) What challenges does Tama County face today that you would like to see addressed by the county board of supervisors? If elected, what would you do to help address those challenges?

With the state taking more dollars from local government, the budget will be challenging but we will make it work. Also, wind and solar ordinances – we need to preserve our farmland, no questions asked!

6) Following the 2024 election, do you believe the county needs to return to a three-member board of supervisors? Why or why not?

We will have to wait and see. It’s been done effectively with three so we will need to see how it works with five.

7) The development of utility scale wind/solar energy projects in Tama County continues to be a divisive issue. What is your position and why regarding A) a possible wind and/or solar energy moratorium – temporary or otherwise, and B) property rights as it relates to utility scale wind and solar energy projects?

My position, no industrial wind and solar. I do like to see them used to power individual homesteads! Landowner’s rights need to take a backseat to the leftist agenda. People need to realize these things are 100% subsidized by the taxpayer! We are making greedy people richer from the top to the bottom!

8) Why should people vote for you on June 4, 2024?

My experience with the Tama County Road Dept. (25 years) and the experience of already being a County Supervisor.