Two Town of Middleton write-in candidates Tuesday rode a wave of voter indignation over proposed zoning changes on their way to a pair of upset victories.
Cynthia Richson, a town plan commission member, defeated incumbent Town Chair Bill Kolar 707 to 651.
Richard Oberle defeated incumbent Tim Roehl by the sizeable margin of 761 to 585 for Seat No. 1 on the town board.
Richson called her win a win for the people.
“The people have finally been heard, respected and listened to...This is very exciting for the town,” she said moments after getting the voting results.
Kolar declined to comment Tuesday night on the election’s outcome.
As a lobbyist for the Dane County Towns Association, Roehl helped pass legislation last year that required an affirmative vote by town residents in order to opt out of county zoning.