About Michelle
I have lived in Dunn County since 2016 with my husband and 2 children. We moved to the area after my husband retired from the Air Force, having served 23 years. His time in the Air Force gave us the opportunity to live in 7 states and 2 countries. Moving to Dunn County gave us the opportunity to put down roots.
I spent 5 years working for Dunn County and that is where I learned firsthand the importance of effective leadership in county government and the impact it can have on our community. I'm eager to take an active role in shaping our community's future.
With my experience and knowledge, I know I can make a difference. I'm committed to ensuring that our county's resources are used effectively and efficiently, that we prioritize the needs of our citizens, and we continue to foster a sense of community that makes Dunn County such a great place to call home.
I may not have been born and raised in Dunn County, but I choose to call this place my home, and I'm committed to making it the best it can be.
Important Issues
I believe that economic development is a priority for our community. I want to keep Dunn County a welcoming place to live, work, and play. I understand the importance of listening to the community needs and making sure your voices are heard. Below are some issues I feel are important to all of us.
County Roads
Dunn County has 425 miles of County Highways. This is the 7th most miles in the state, while our population is 33rd out of 72. The average life span of a road is about 20 years, while our County Roads have to be patched and bandaged twice that long. We need to increase the capacity of work that can be done and urge our state and federal governments to help provide the funding to do so.
Business Development & Housing
The need for housing of all types and a strong workforce to help our local businesses thrive are two issues that need to be addressed and are highly intertwined. New businesses aren't attracted to Dunn County if there isn't a strong workforce to fill their job openings. We can't attract new people into the community if they aren't able to find a place to live. While I don't have the miracle answer on how to fix the issue, I will strive to do what I can to further progress down the road towards results.
Broadband
Dunn County has come a long way with Broadband in the County, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Access to broadband is linked to better farm profits, business performance, higher home values, and higher educational outcomes. In short, Broadband impacts many aspects of the economic well-being of our community.
Dunn County Fair
The Dunn County Fair is a great opportunity for our community to come together each year! The youth of our community work hard throughout the year and the Fair provides them an opportunity to show off that hard work. I have recently taken over as the co-leader of the 4-H Small Animal Project and will be working hard to make this coming year the best yet for the project!