NAME: Tammy Gamroth
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER: 608-486-4135
E-MAIL: TTMJCardinals@aol.com
AGE: 49
NUMBER OF YEARS LIVED IN
FAMILY: Husband-Tim, Daughters-Mallorie
and Jacie
EDUCATION: Graduate of
OCCUPATION (if retired, former occupation): Customer Service
and Sales Associate
ELECTED OFFICES HELD (include years served): None
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS: None listed
A. Why do you want to serve on the La Crosse County Board?
I would like to serve on the
B. What are the two most pressing issues facing
1. Property Taxes
2. Rural area representation with a voice that will reflect
small town principles and ideas.
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
No opinion
Oppose - X
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I feel the board could be reduced but only
marginally. I would not want to see the rural population lose its voice
or viewpoints on the 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: I feel that it is a good idea to
have this position of
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 the contract is competitive and reasonable
based on the administrator's responsibilities and duties.
4. How satisfied are you with the proposed “smart growth”
comprehensive plan scheduled for county board approval in coming months?
Very satisfied
Satisfied - X
No opinion
Unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied
Reason: I support planning ahead, but there has to be a
rational balance between all concerned parties. Everyone needs to look at
all perspectives and discuss the best plans for the area as a whole.
5. Do you support or oppose having the county board hold a
referendum before borrowing money for buildings or other capital projects?
Strongly Support
Support
No opinion
Oppose - X
Strongly Oppose
Reason: On the level of a village, such as
6. Do you support or oppose
Strongly Support
Support - X
No opinion
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I feel that
7. Do you support or oppose
Strongly Support
Support - X
No opinion
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I support finding alternatives that use other
methods of punishments for criminals who are not considered a danger to the
public. It can be a better choice fiscally to use methods that hold
individuals accountable but not necessarily incarcerated.
8. Do you support or oppose spending more of the county's
budget reserves to reduce the property tax levy?
Strongly Support
Support - X
No opinion
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I could support some choices that may reduce
property taxes, but it has to be done responsibly so as not to put the County
in jeopardy of facing a deficit.
9. Do you support or oppose the state of
Strongly Support
Support - X
No opinion
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I do support control over property taxes. I
also realize people do not want their services affected. Therefore, it
takes a lot of balance to achieve both of these goals, and I am willing to take
the time to do ensure a fair balance.
10. Do you support or oppose the county's plans for a $29.5
million jail expansion?
Strongly Support
Support - X
No opinion
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Reason: I support the plans
for jail expansion on the basis that we have an overcrowding
problem
that has few alternative solutions. I feel it has been thoroughly
researched and is the
most
effective solution at this point.