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 town of Trimbelle voters will see two names on the ballot for town chair: Challenger Caleb Cobian and incumbent Tim Fischer*. They were asked to fill out questionnaires.

In all other positions, incumbents are running unopposed: Richard A. Leonard* (supervisor 1), Dan Thom* (supervisor 2), Mary J. Kees* (clerk) and Karen S. O’Brien* (treasurer).

Caleb Cobian

Position: Trimbelle Town Chairman

Previous elected positions: None for the Town of Trimbelle.

Occupation: Farmer

Community activities: While growing up I spent a lot of years in both 4-H and FFA. I am also on the FSA County Committee.

Why are you running for the town board? I care deeply for this township since I was born and raised here. I am taking over the family farm located in Trimbelle, so have a vested interest in the future of this township.

What skills/values do you possess that you feel would be valuable in public office? I am currently a member of the FSA County Committee. I enjoy challenges and always trying to learn new things. I want to see our township succeed and improve in the future.

What are the biggest challenges faced by the township? How can you help? Being on top of available state grants offered by the state for funding for roads. I can help with this because I have a lot of experience with computers and doing applications online.

What are the strengths of the township? Some strengths of Trimbelle township are its members and the farming community. Trimbelle township has done a quality job of keeping the roads plowed and maintained. Another strength is our community members communicate with each other and we have a great voter turnout at elections.

Why should people vote for you? I think it is important to get the next generation involved with the community. I will listen to its members to make their voice known on the complex issues we face in our township.

What is your favorite part of living in this township? How long have you lived here? My favorite part of living in this township is it is a farming community. Neighbors helping neighbors without wanting anything in return. I have lived here my entire life and have no plans of ever leaving.

How can you be reached? 715-307-0378 or calebcobian@live.com

Tim Fischer*

Position: Trimbelle Town Chairman

Previous elected positions: I have been the Trimbelle Town Chairman for the past 6 years

Occupation: Owner and President of Fischer Roofing

Community/civic activities: I have been involved with Ellsworth Ambulance Service helping them make great improvements, the Ellsworth Fire Department and helping Trimbelle township run better and better.

Why are you running for the town board? I have been the Town Chairman for six years. I have a passion to make Trimbelle a great and safe place to live and raise a family. I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their desires and goals.

What skills/values do you possess that you feel would be valuable in public office? The skills I have are strong negotiating skills, great people skills, good moral values coupled with an entrepreneurial mind for problem solving and the drive to do things better.

What are the biggest challenges faced by the township? How can you help? The challenges are maintaining the roads with a limited budget and preserving the ecosystem while keeping a strong local farming community. I can help by working with the local people and finding common ground that we all can live with.

What are the strengths of the township? The strength of the township are the great people that live here and the community it is.

Why should people vote for you? My wife and I have been in Trimbelle for over 38 years. We have raised a family of four sons and been running successful companies here. The latest is Fischer Roofing. That being said I know the community well and know what the community wants. My desires are the same, so I will do my best to help keep Trimbelle the place you want to live. The strengths I have are experience, people skills, an entrepreneurial mind for great problem solving and finding different ways to make things even better than they are. I love brainstorming with people to find the best solution. I’m also very good at finding ways to save money and then spend it wisely.

What is your favorite part of living in this township? How long have you lived here? I have lived here with my family in Trimbelle for over 38 years and in the Ellsworth community for 63 years. My favorites are, it is a rural country environment with beautiful rivers and rolling hills with farming and lots of wonderful people.

How can you be reached? Tim@800A1roofs.com