SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI (WHBL) - Some Sheboygan County residents will be most likely voting for their next state senator on Tuesday. One of those running is Lee Schlenvogt, who has been active in local politics for 25 years, currently serving as chairman of the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors.
Schlenvogt tells WHBL News he has the experience to pick up where Glenn Grothman left off in the state Senate. "This past year we achieved a zero tax increase at the county," says Schlenvogt. "That’s not easy to do but we did it just through conservative leadership, and good staff, and just not backing down from some of the tough decisions."
Schlenvogt says he will focus on conservative ideals when it comes to the state budget and other issues. "My main concerns are right to word and also I’m a real strong pro-lifer."
Schlenvogt faces Duey Storebel and Tiffany Koehler in the Republican primary Tuesday. With no other ballot challengers, whoever wins next week will most likely earn the right to finish Grothman’s term in April.
You can hear more of our interview with Schlenvogt during "A Closer Look", this Sunday at 8:30 a.m.