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2022 Election: County Commission candidates answer our questions

Part I of IV: Dale Rosenberg

The Nov. 8 midterm elections are just around the corner.

Here in Eddy County, residents will vote for a number of candidates to fill county positions, including for sheriff, state's attorney and county auditor.

However, only one local race in the upcoming general election is contested, as four candidates are vying for two positions on the Eddy County Commission.

This month, each of those candidates will be given an opportunity to answer questions and introduce themselves to the community they hope to serve.

This week, the Transcript is featuring Dale Rosenberg, who's running for county commissioner for the first time.

Rosenberg and his wife Diane have a combined family of six children and 12 grandchildren. He's a Vietnam Veteran, and an active member of the American Legion Post 30, VFW Post 3696, Eagles Aerie 2923 and Circle Trail Riders, Inc.

Over the years, Rosenberg has been elected to the board of directors for Farmers Union and Barlow Elevator, was elected to the Pleasant Prairie Township board and served as president of Circle Trail Riders Inc.

He's hoping residents will vote for him as their next commissioner, and his answers to some of the most important questions for any potential county commissioner are included below:

Q: Introduce yourself to voters – what is your background and what experiences and/or skills have prepared you to serve as a county commissioner?

A: I live in Pleasant Prairie Township on my family's original homestead where I've farmed for 25 years. I just recently retired from my trucking company that I owned and operated since 1998. I've always wanted to run for county commissioner, but didn't have the time to commit to the position until now.

Q: Why do you think you would be a good commissioner for the residents of Eddy County?

A: Time and interest.

Q: What is the most important issue or challenge you anticipate tackling as an Eddy County commissioner?

A: Learning how it all works.

Q: What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county?

A: Making the road budget cover the county.

Q: If new resources were available, what one area of county services would you feel most needs additional support?

A: Until I am involved it is hard to say.

Q: Should any part of the county budget be shielded from cuts? If so, which area?

A: I think our commissioners are managing it the best that they can.

Q: What element of the county's government is most effective, and why?

A: Until I am more involved, I won't know. It's a tough question.

Q: Currently, are county taxes too high, about right or too low?

A: No one likes taxes, but if you want improvements on roads, police and fire protection, you need money.

Q: Government transparency is viewed as an urgent need by many in today's world. As a commissioner, how will you ensure the county commission is accessible to the community?

A: The meetings are open to the public, all commissioners have phones and meeting minutes are published in the newspaper.