Advocacy
2026 Spring Election Candidate Questionnaire Responses
2026 Spring Election Candidate Questionnaire Responses March 26, 2026 With the Spring election approaching and a number of offices on the ballot, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce reached out to candidates with questions regarding their stance on different issues within the community. Hear from candidates running for the Eau Claire County Board of…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Bob Swanson, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 29
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Bob Swanson, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 29 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Bob Swanson Running for: Incumbent for District 29, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues — from economic growth…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Kirk Dahl, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 14
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Kirk Dahl, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 14 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Kirk Dahl Running for: Incumbent for District 14, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues — from…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Ray French, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 17
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Ray French, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 17 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Ray French Running for: Candidate for District 17, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues — from economic growth to…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Steve Spina, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 21
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Steve Spina, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 21 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Steve Spina Running for: Candidate for District 21, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues — from economic…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Gregory Banchy, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 7
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Gregory Banchy, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 7 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Gregory Banchy Running for: Candidate for District 4, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues—from economic growth to…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Stella Pagonis, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 4
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Stella Pagonis, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 4 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Stella Pagonis Running for: Incumbent for District 4, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues—from economic growth to…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Joe Knight, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 3
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Joe Knight, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors, District 3 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Joe Knight Running for: Incumbent for District 3, Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors Collaboration and Regional Leadership: Many issues — from economic…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Jett Allsage, Altoona City Council, District 4
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Jett Allsage, Altoona City Council, District 4 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Jett Allsage Running for: Candidate for District 4, Altoona City Council Workforce and Business Growth: As Altoona grows, how would you support local employers in finding…
Read MoreCandidate Questionnaire Response: Matt Biren, Altoona City Council, District 4
Candidate Questionnaire Response: Matt Biren, Altoona City Council, District 4 March 26, 2026 See below questions asked by the Chamber, and the following “responses” from the listed candidate. Candidate: Matt Biren Running for: Incumbent for District 4, Altoona City Council Workforce and Business Growth: As Altoona grows, how would you support local employers in finding…
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