"I will always listen and serve the people of Tama County."

Telegraph note: Ahead of the November 8 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing sent out questionnaires to all of the declared candidates in the contested races in Tama County. Last week, we printed responses from candidates for the Iowa House of Representatives. This week we focus on Tama County Supervisors District 1 and County Treasurer; next week we will print Iowa Senate. Early voting by absentee ballot in Iowa began this past Wednesday, Oct. 19 – including in person in county auditors’ offices.

Candidate Spotlight: Tama County Supervisors District 1

Encompasses most of the eastern half of the county including the towns of Chelsea, Vining, Elberon, Clutier, Dysart, and Traer.

RANDIE BRODIGAN (DEMOCRAT)

Age: 66

Residence: Dysart

Family: Wife Denise; daughter Kellie (Sean) Roberts and two granddaughters

Education: 12th grade plus EMT training

Profession: Retired after over 33 years from Tama County Road Department

1. Why are you the best candidate for this office – what differentiates you from your opponent?

After working for Tama County over 33 years, five of them as Assistant Road Foreman and working directly with rural citizens, volunteering over 33 years with Dysart Ambulance Service, 25 years as Community Coordinator for Traer/Dysart Soccer and owning a local business for 10 years demonstrates my commitment and ability to work with the public. Being older than my opponent allows me additional experience.

2. If elected, how will you exercise fiduciary responsibility and oversight?

Do my very best to help keep our budget in check.

3. Tama County does not have a hospital. Access to emergency services is therefore an important piece of healthcare for many in the county but unfortunately, ambulance services in Tama County are struggling to retain both workers and volunteers. How would you address this issue as a supervisor?

Establish Ambulance Services as Essential Services, that would make federal funds available for them.

4. If elected, how would you address the concerns of Tama County constituents, particularly rural constituents, who have expressed apprehension about living and working among large numbers of commercial wind turbines? Should the county enact a wind energy moratorium in order to update the Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance?

The Tama County ordinance on wind and solar energy needs to be updated to protect Tama County residents. Yes, [the county should enact a wind energy moratorium in order to update the Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance].

5. Are there any reforms you would like to see made in regard to the Tama County Board of Supervisors?

I would like the Board of Supervisor meetings televised.

6. What can county supervisors do to ensure a rural county like Tama County is a place young families want to live and are able to live in the future?

Help continue keeping our County environmentally safe.