Curt Kupka.

Ahead of the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election, Tama-Grundy Publishing correspondent Michael Davis sent questionnaires to all the candidates running for the Tama County Board of Supervisors. This week we feature responses from Republican Curt Kupka of Chelsea and Democrat Bruce Lenhart of Tama who are running to represent District 5 – a large, mostly rural district covering the southern portion of the county including the townships of Indian Village, Highland, Columbia, Richland, Salt Creek, and most of York. The district includes the Meskwaki Settlement, Montour, Chelsea, Vining, and Elberon. Click here for Lenhart’s responses.

Curt Kupka, 37, lives in rural Chelsea with his family of five. He works in excavation. His educational background includes a college degree.

1. What is something that you wish to change in your role as county supervisor?

The way they treat the community.

2. What is the largest issue facing Tama County today, in your opinion?

Wind and solar.

3. Why is 5 supervisors better than 3?

More opinions.

4. Do you think wind energy has a place in Tama County?

No.

5. Why do you wish to be a supervisor?

Better serve the community.

6. Why do you think the job of a supervisor is important?

Because they make the county what it is!

7. What are your thoughts on EMS becoming an essential service in Tama County?

Yes we need it.

8. If you had a superpower, what superpower would you have?

Future forward cast.

9. You are stranded on a desert island with one snack and one movie; what are they?

Water.

10. If voters wish to ask you a question, how would they contact you?

Email phone text or any other way.