Joshua Edhlund
Political newcomer Joshua Edhlund is challenging incumbents Karl Hackbarth and Steve Nielsen for one of the two open supervisors seats on the April 6 spring ballot in the Town of Stanton in Dunn County.
Edhlund, 41, is engaged and has a blended family with nine children.
Edhlund holds a Doctor of Business Administration – Global Operations and Supply Chain Management, a Master of Management of Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science – Business Administration.
He is a small-business owner of a mental health facility.
Below are Edhlund’s answers to a questionnaire sent out by the Tribune Press Reporter. Candidates were asked to try and limit each of their responses to 100 words or less.
What experience do you have as an elected official or what experience do you have in leadership positions?
I have held several management and leadership positions throughout my career, am a small business owner, and have served as chairman of the Stanton planning commission.
Why did you decide to run for the town board?
To bring some new thinking and positive change to improve our community, including recreation opportunities for children.
What about your background or education or values or personality makes you particularly suited to serve or continue serving on the town board?
I have extensive leadership experience, a business that is community oriented, and many children that I have learned a great deal from. I have heard many concerns from townspeople and am excited to lead on their behalf.
What do you believe to be the biggest challenges or issues facing your township?
Lack of recreational opportunities and resistance to change.
What do you hope to accomplish by serving on your town board?
Bring a community and family focus to our township.
