County exec hopefuls talk economy at candidates forum

In a forum Thursday night between the candidates for Dane County?s top job, economic development was what everyone was talking about. The five candidates in attendance talked about how to protect vital social services, hold the line on taxes, stimulate the economy and produce more jobs. Candidate Zach Brandon said the county needs to grow its economy and create the right jobs ? not just jobs for people who make $100,000 a year or are UW graduates. “Leadership doesn?t mean waiting to see what (Gov.) Scott Walker does.”