MOUNT HOREB VILLAGE BOARD Four candidates are seeking three seats in the April 6 election.
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Jim Buechner
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Age: 49
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Address: 101 Robyn Ridge, Mount Horeb.
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Job: Owns and operates Buechner Construction Inc.
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Political experience: Served on the Planning Commission and Business Park Committee for four years.
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Other public service: Served on the volunteer Fire Department for 20 years and member of the Mount Horeb Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.
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Education: Bachelor's degree in building construction and design from UW-Platteville.
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Top priorities: Balance residential and business growth. Maintain the strong downtown commercial area. Manage new growth.
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Jim Engeseth
<Age: 57
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Address: 307 Oak St., Mount Horeb
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Job: Retired
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Political experience: Served two years on the Village Board
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Other public service: Dane County employee for 30 years, 15 years in the Department of Emergency Management.
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Education: Two years at UW-Madison.
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Top priorities: Preserve the culture in Mount Horeb. Plan for managed growth. Keep the money in the community. Keep tax burden to residents low.
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Nathan Lockwood
<Age: 28
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Address: 306 Forest St., Mount Horeb
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Job: Civil engineer for D'Onofrio and Kottke and Associates.
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Political experience: Served on the Planning Commission for two years.
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Other public service: Provides a foster home for animals through the Dane County Humane Society.
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Education: Bachelor's degree in biological systems engineering from UW-Madison.
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Top priorities: Historic preservation. Increase the tax base.
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Don Schultze Age: 78
<Address: 316 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb.
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Job: Retired
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Political experience: Appointed to one term on the Village Board.
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Other public service: Researcher with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 30 years. Served on the International Dairy Council for 15 years.
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Education: Master's degree in agriculture bacteriology and holds a doctorate in dairy science from the University of Minnesota.
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Top priorities: Control rapid growth in the village. Keep the growth slow and manageable. Maintain the village atmosphere. Maintain social atmosphere and services in the community.