There were three people who had submitted their names for the District 1 Supervisor seat Republican Party nomination. Prior to a meeting of the Carroll County Republican delegates last week, Wes Thelen of Carroll withdrew, leaving Nick Wittrock and Scott Johnson, also of Carroll, for the delegates’ consideration. Johnson believes his frequent attendance at a variety of public meetings gave him some of the added knowledge of current and past issues and the edge in this nomination.
When it comes to the commitment required to be a supervisor, Johnson says he has learned of a very common misconception about the role.
Johnson says he is not a subject matter expert, but he says a strength is his ability to put together a team, listen to the facts and make the best decision for the majority of constituents. In looking to the future, Johnson identifies two specific areas that will likely require special attention by the supervisors. The COVID-19 pandemic has created one of these and the other is, unfortunately, a sign of our changing society.
In some respects, Johnson says the pandemic may streamline processes at the courthouse, but could hinder others as new procedures are developed. He adds the coronavirus is actually why he did not file for the primary because he was hesitant to put others in jeopardy by going door-to-door to collect signatures. Like Treasurer Nominee, Lisa Wagner, Johnson’s campaign will be mainly run through a digital realm. He wants voters to know he will be accessible and will always have time to listen to the concerns of county residents. He points to two major attributes he will bring to the job.
Having lived in Carroll County for nearly a quarter century and spending four of those years on an acreage between Mt. Carmel and Maple River, Johnson says he is familiar with the residents of Carroll, the county and the surrounding communities. He has been proud to call Carroll County home ever since his career relocation.
Johnson has two grown sons, Nate who lives in Carroll and is a conductor with the Union Pacific Railroad and Davis of Ames who works at Danfoss Power Solutions. He is engaged to be married to local nurse, Sue Stork.
