Sept. 6, 2022 —Bob Tatterson, Democratic candidate to represent the 24th Wisconsin Assembly District, today expressed disappointment that his opponent declined to participate in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters for Ozaukee County.
“This would have been an excellent opportunity for voters to contrast our views on issues facing the 24th district and the State of Wisconsin,” said Tatterson, a Mequon businessman running to replace Republican incumbent Dan Knodl.
Amy Otis-Wilborn, co-chair of the Ozaukee league’s voter services committee, said she made many attempts to contact Knodl, but “received no response.” As a result, she said the planned candidates forum was cancelled because the league requires representation from all candidates at its non-partisan forums.
Tatterson stressed that Knodl’s refusal to appear is significant since redistricting has created a new 24th District composed of Grafton, Germantown and parts of Mequon and Menomonee Falls. “Many voters in the 24th District don’t know me or my opponent,” said Tatterson.
“I’ve been speaking to business and civic groups throughout the district and have laid out my experience and positions at bobtatterson.com,” said Tatterson. “But it would have been good to face my opponent in a nonpartisan public forum.”
A chemical engineer, Tatterson led research and development at several major corporations. He now advises and invests in Wisconsin-based innovative business startups and serves on several nonpartisan boards and advisory councils.