Three Oconto County Board supervisors will not seek another term in office, including one whose wife is running for the seat he will soon vacate.
Judith Buhrandt, of Mountain, has filed as a candidate for supervisor of District 29, a position held by her husband, Don, who is completing his second two-year term.
Judith Buhrandt was Mountain’s town treasurer for 20 years, leaving the position about 10 years ago. She said she has accompanied her husband to the County Board and committee meetings and is knowledgeable of the issues. Several individuals encouraged her to run for office when they learned Don would not seek another term, she said.
The District 29 supervisor represents Mountain and part of Riverview.
Louis Winkler, of Gillett, representing District 25, and Wayne Leiterman, Sobieski, representing District 4, also announced they will not return to office. Winkler has served for 32 years, beginning in 1982. Leiterman is completing his first two-year term.
Two individuals filed paperwork for these seats: Chris Augustine, Sobieski, for District 4, and Gary Frank, Gillett, for District 25.
Winkler, who represents Underhill and part of How, said it was time to retire.
“It’s time to give someone else a chance,” he said.
The most enjoyable part of his tenure was his membership on the Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee, he said. He served on this committee for all of his 32 years.
Leiterman, whose district includes part of the town of Little Suamico, cited personal reasons for his decision not to run again.
“It was a good experience, and I learned a lot,” he said.
Candidates had until 5 p.m. Tuesday to file nomination papers for the spring election, which takes place on Tuesday, April 1.
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