Candidate Profile: Bob Salb For Waukesha County Board

WAUKESHA, WI — The 2022 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Voters will also decide the outcome of state representative, senate seats and local government and school boards.

Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Name

Bob Salb

Age (as of Election Day)

57

Position sought (including ward or district number if applicable)

Waukesha County Supervisor - District #17

Party Affiliation

Non-Partisan

Family

Wife Lisa of 38 years and four adult children and currently 7 grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Some College

Occupation

Current Position- Customer Sales & Service Rep at Landscape Supply - Previous 25+ years in Outside Sales, Business Operations and Business Ownership

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Why are you seeking elective office?

I have been involved in building community for several years as the president of the Tower Hill Neighborhood Association. I am also the head of the Landmarks Springs Committee volunteering many hours to help clean, repair and maintain our historic springs. While other candidates are running under the precept of wanting to get involved with the community, I have already been doing so and feel compelled to take it to another level.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Mental Health.
I believe that Mental Health is the major factor behind our homeless population, drug use and suicide rate. As a County Board Supervisor, I intend to support and help to process any CDBG Grant fund allocations that are directed to this cause along with any other programs that are county supported.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I believe that my business acumen developed over many years of Business Ownership and Operations affords me the understanding of the budgetary needs the County Supervisor position requires. I have not only worked with government entities as a Sales Rep, Project Manager and Business Owner in the past but am currently working with Waukesha County as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funding.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

N/A

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

- As a Business Owner, I have written Business Plans to secure SBA loans and get WI DNR approvals.
- As a Project Manager, I have handled multi-million dollar budget jobs.
- As the President of the THNA, I was instrumental in acquiring a 501c3 status and the credentials required to secure Waukesha County CDBG funds for a Community Safety Program. That, which has been deemed successful and is being evaluated for use by other neighborhood organizations.

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What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?