Pierce County voters will once again head to the polls April 1, 2025 to cast their ballots for important local village board, city council, town board and school board elections. One school district, Spring Valley, will ask voters to consider two referendum questions related to facilities and maintenance expenses.

Local races have a crucial role in shaping the lives of citizens. They determine the leadership and policies that govern schools and communities. Those elected make decisions on education, public safety, infrastructure, services, and what to do with taxpayers’ money. Serving in a public office role is often a thankless task that involves hours of discussions, research, presentations and meetings.

The Pierce County Journal sent questionnaires to candidates in local races. The hope is their answers will allow voters to get to know them a bit, what they stand for and how they would approach these roles if elected. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk*.

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The candidates on the Bay City Village Board ballot are all running unopposed.

Roger Spindler*

Position: Village president

Previous elected offices: Village board trustee

Community/civic activities: Snowmobile club member

What specific skills and/or experiences have helped you to serve as village president (if an incumbent)? I am the current board president. During my working career I served as president of my local union which gave me the opportunity to deal with a variety of people.

What issues are most pressing to the village? What solutions do you propose? Funding for various projects is always a challenge; keeping an eye on the budget and working with the village clerk searching for grants.

If you are an incumbent, what board/village accomplishment(s) are you most proud of? Campground improvements and keeping sewer and water operating.

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? The current board members are focused on improving the village and partisan politics are kept on the side.

Transparency and accountability are important in local government. How do you feel the village does in this regard? Why do you think transparency and accountability are important? Residents are encouraged to attend meetings and I am always happy to answer questions. It is important for residents to know what is happening in the community.

Where are your favorite places to spend time in the village? Why do you live here? By the lake

Why should people vote for you? Because I am doing my best for the village.

How can people contact you? I go for a walk nearly every morning in the village or contact me through the village clerk.

Jon W. Ebensperger*

Position: Trustee I

Did not respond

Terry Johnson*

Position: Trustee 3

Did not respond