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To the Editor:
I want to thank the people of District 18, Town of Harrison and Town of King, for their support during my term as County Board Supervisor and for their encouragement and help in my recent election campaign.
In the past six years of service, I found the work very rewarding, particularly the non-partisan aspects, cooperative discussions, and deliberations in problem solving with many fine fellow supervisors and County Staff. I have a deep respect for the commitment and dedication to service that these people demonstrate.
County services provide law enforcement, public health, social services, roads, solid waste, land services, forest and trail management, to name a few. All are critical to keep our communities safe, strong, healthy, and growing. The challenges to provide these services are many, especially with increasing demands and limited funding. Yet, we managed to do it. I am proud to have been part of the many accomplishments we have provided during my tenure.
Times have changed for me. I congratulate my successor, Ken Wickham, and wish him well in his service.
In closing, I am deeply honored for the privilege to have served you in this position for the past six years.
– Pat Voermans
Gleason, Wis.
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