The Pierce County Journal composed and sent out election questionnaires to all candidates running in local races, including Pierce County Board, village boards, school boards, city councils, one municipal judge race and three town board races. We tried to craft the questions in order to allow for citizens to get to know candidates and how they feel about local issues, which affect residents in their everyday lives.

The questionnaires were sent by email to candidates almost three weeks ago. For those who did not respond, they were sent two reminder emails. If they did not respond, that is noted below.

Incumbents are marked with an asterisk *. These are the people you will see on your April 7, 2026 ballot.

To find your local polling place, which will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot or contact the municipality directly.

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Plum City Village Board has two trustee seats open, sought by the two incumbents: Todd Glaus* and Kent Gilles*.

Todd Glaus*

Occupation/profession: VP of Finance for Durand Builders Service, Inc.

Prior elected offices: School District of Plum City School Board for 18 years.

In what community/civic activities/organizations have you been involved? 

• Plum City Lions Club, current president 
• School District of Plum City Educational Foundation
• CESA 11 Board
• Plum City/Town of Union Fire Department
• Sons of the American Legion
• St. John The Baptist Parish, various boards

What specific experience or perspective do you bring that makes you well-suited to serve on the Village Board? With my current and past involvement on boards and community organizations, I feel I can bring some new ideas and raise questions and bring different solution ideas that may help our community.

What issues are most pressing to the village? What solutions to you propose? Like any community, funding is always the top concern. There is not much we can do about that as it is set by the state. Need to find ways to work with it.

Elected officials often faces strong public opinions on social media and at meetings. How would you approach decisions when the community is divided on an issue? It would depend on the issue, but I will not debate it on social media and I put no stock  in unsigned complaint letters. If a resident(s) have an issue, they need to come to our Village Board meetings.

While this is a nonpartisan office, there can still be divides in any governing body. How do you work with others who have opposing viewpoints? I would hear the issue and discuss the points and try to come to a resolution, knowing that sometimes you need to agree to disagree; but always leave with a better understanding.

What is your approach to funding critical infrastructure and service needs while ensuring responsible, sustainable fiscal management? Being relatively new to the board and how funding works, I rely on the experience of our mayor and village clerk as they knew the programs and grants that the state and federal agencies have to offer. Just like in one’s personal life, you need to live within your means.

If you are elected, what is one measurable outcome you would hope to see in the village over the next two years? Continue to work towards improving the village financially, in physical appearance, and to see some new growth in both business and residents.

In one sentence, what makes the village worth investing in? With the friendly residents that currently reside here, it makes it a great place to live.

How can people contact you? They can email me at: tglaus.pc@gmail.com - or better yet, come to a board meeting.

Kent Gilles*

Gilles could not be reached at the phone number provided.