Who is running for Jefferson County Commission?

Four candidates are running for a single seat on the Jefferson County Commission representing the county’s south end. Although this commission seat represents southern Jefferson County, including the communities of Cardwell, Whitehall and Pipestone, and the candidates must live in the south end, every voter in Jefferson County can vote in the race. All four candidates—Mary Janacaro Hensleigh, Dan Hagerty, Jim Buterbaugh and Jon Goff—will appear on the June 7 primary ballot. Voters can select one candidate. The top-two vote getters will advance to the general election for a final race for the commission seat.

The primary election is being conducted by in-person voting at polling places on June 7. Unlike the 2020 primary and general elections, which were conducted primarily by mail because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s statewide elections are being held in person. The general election is Nov. 8. Commissioners serve a six-year term.

The Monitor sent each candidate the same questionnaire, and their responses are reproduced below. Candidates were limited to 100 words per answer, but were not required to reach that limit. Responses longer than 100 words were edited for length.