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RICHFIELD VILLAGE TRUSTEE FORUM TURNS OUT CROWD

CANDIDATE REID SNEDAKER RECEIVES HEARTY SUPPORT AT EAGLE FORUM EVENT

September 8, 2010

Richfield: Richfield Village Trustee Candidate Reid Snedaker was in the hot seat at the Richfield Elementary School Wednesday night sponsored by Eagle Forum of Wisconsin-Washington County Chapter.  Randy Melchert, political analyst and past Wisconsin State Assembly candidate, moderated the event.  During opening remarks, Snedaker described himself as a  “very staunch conservative, both fiscally and socially.”

With the recall election on this coming Tuesday, Snedaker took advantage of the opportunity and shared views with an audience of nearly 80. Topics included the controversial Neighborhood Activity Center, sewer and water services for Richfield, and the Farmland Preservation Program. Incumbent Trustee Rock Brandford was unable to attend, citing a conflict in his schedule.

Snedaker said it was a difficult decision to run for village trustee. “Those who know me” would understand his strong determination for less government interference in the village he calls home.  When asked when sewer and water should become part of the Village of Richfield infrastructure, Snedaker soundly stated “never,” and clarified that the village needs to remain a “country” entity.  “It’s important that we protect your personal property rights - that you can use your property, in general, as you see fit,” Snedaker said.

Commenting on the touchy issue of the Neighborhood Activity Center, Snedaker says that it will create a major traffic hazard, but “more importantly, it is out of character for the Village of Richfield - that does not fit.”

One attendee stated after the forum that her family had moved to Richfield from West Allis because of the country appeal, and that her family is opposed to changes that would bring in strip malls, gas stations and other businesses that would transform the village area into a city atmosphere.

"Forums are a great way for candidates to address important issues for their constituents," stated Ginny Maziarka, Eagle Forum of Wisconsin, Washington County president.  "We were grateful to have Randy Melchert attend as our moderator. The voters are hungry for information before the general election, and this is an excellent opportunity for candidates to share with voters why they should belong in office."

Video of the forum can be viewed below.

Watch the VIDEO of the Richfield Trustee Forum HERE

This is the entire video of the Richfield Village Trustee Candidate Forum hosted by Eagle Forum last night, September 8 at the Richfield Elementary School.


Richfield Trustee Forum from Randy Melchert on Vimeo.

Reilly, Van De Water lock heads at Eagle Forum event in West Bend

Circuit Court Judges and Washington County Supervisor candidates shared viewpoints and some strong words at a forum at the West Bend City Council Chambers last night. Judge Linda Van De Water and Judge Paul Reilly squared off first, followed by Washington County Supervisor candidates at the forum sponsored by Eagle Forum of Wisconsin-Washington County Chapter. Randy Melchert, former candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly, moderated the event.

Here is some video of the closing commentaries:

JUDGE LINDA VAN DE WATER:

JUDGE PAUL REILLY:

Things cooled off and a more amicable tone was set with the Washington County Supervisor candidates, who participated in the second half of the candidate forum. Three of the ten invited supervisor candidates, Robert Adam (inc.) and Michael Bassill, both District 5, and John Bichler, District 7 challenger, shared their platform for accomplishments if elected. Closing remarks will be posted once video is obtained.