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will still retain a similar makeup.

Klemetson had announced at the village board’s February meeting that he would be stepping away from his position on the board, but it was too late to remove him from the ballots. If Klemetson resigns from the position, the board would likely have to appoint someone in his stead.

Prior to the election, Lageman noted that he saw the task of continuing to grow the village as one of the biggest tasks that the board needs to focus on in the future. Finding ways to bring businesses and more housing into Dorchester was seen as a priority by Lageman, a sentiment that was shared by Carter and several other candidates.

Being responsible with the village’s budget was also a main talking point among the candidates. Following the recent closing of TIF districts in the village, the residents of Dorchester recently saw a hike in their property taxes this year, which seemed to keep the budget close to mind for many of the candidates. The specifics of how it might be managed differed, however, with some candidates calling for change on how the village spends its money while others noting that maintaining better communication between boards over time is key.