NAME: Robert F. Keil
ADDRESS:
PHONE
NUMBER: 781-5175
E-MAIL: None
AGE:
70
NUMBER
OF YEARS LIVED IN
FAMILY: Wife, Ruth; daughter Karen; son Todd, three
grandchildren
EDUCATION:
OCCUPATION
(if retired, former occupation): Retired
dairy farmer
ELECTED
OFFICES HELD (include years served): Medary Town
Board, three years; La Crosse County Board, one term
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Farm
Bureau member; I-90 corridor study; Wisconsin Counties Association; member of
La Crosse County Zoning, Planning, Resources and Development Committee; member
of La Crosse Agriculture Society
Why
do you want to serve on the La Crosse County Board?
There
are current county issues that need to be resolved and I would like to be
involved in the future final decisions – making progress for the
What are the two most pressing issues facing
Future repairs/replacement of the present
The comprehensive plan. Making sure it’s far to
all the county citizens. Examine all details.
The
next several questions will ask your feelings about past and future actions by
the county board. Please answer by putting an “X” next to the statement that most
closely reflects your view. Then, please explain your reasons in writing
1.
Do you support or oppose reducing the size of the county board by half?
Strongly
Support
Support
X
No
opinion
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
Reason: More things accomplished, more problems
solved with a smaller board.
2.
With the switch to a county administrator four years ago, how satisfied are you
with the county board’s new role as a board of directors that makes policy
decisions rather than operational decisions?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied X
No
opinion
Unsatisfied
Very
unsatisfied
Reason:
Gives better direction.
3.
How satisfied are you with the county administrator's new four-year contract?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
X
No
opinion
Unsatisfied
Very
unsatisfied
Reason:
I feel his increase in wages, compensates for the savings he has done for
4.
How satisfied are you with the proposed “smart growth” comprehensive plan
scheduled for county board approval in coming months?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
No
opinion
Unsatisfied
X
Very
unsatisfied
Reason: Not totally satisfied at this time. I feel
some townships may suffer from the plan. Deserves more thought.
5.
Do you support or oppose having the county board hold a referendum before
borrowing money for buildings or other capital projects?
Strongly
Support X
Support
No
opinion
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
Reason:
6.
Do you support or oppose
Strongly
Support
Support
X
No
opinion
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
Reason:
7.
Do you support or oppose
Strongly
Support
Support
X
No
opinion
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
Reason: It will save the taxpayers money in the
future, and will at the same time promote the rehabilitation process for the
first-time offenders through community service.
8.
Do you support or oppose spending more of the county's budget reserves to
reduce the property tax levy?
Strongly
Support
Support
No
opinion
Oppose
X
Strongly
Oppose
Reason: We should not tap the reserve monies at this
time due to unforeseen issues in the future.
9.
Do you support or oppose the state of
Strongly
Support
Support
No
opinion
Oppose
X
Strongly
Oppose
Reason: I am not in favor of a property tax cap. We
may have to raise taxes to maintain the county budget in the future.
10.
Do you support or oppose the county's plans for a $29.5 million jail expansion?
Strongly
Support X
Support
No
opinion
Oppose
Strongly
Oppose
Reason:
We need more space for the prisoners which includes more educational rooms, and
to separate those prisoners with mental problems. We have a need to separate
hard core prisoners from first time offenders which will help the
rehabilitation process.