Strazishar wins rematch A village plan and water issues are likely to dominate his second term By Michelle Kennedy News-Chronicle Bob Strazishar prevailed again in a rematch for the Howard village presidency. In a close vote, Strazishar posted 1,409 votes - just more than 51 percent - compared to 1,340 votes cast for challenger Ken Simons, whom he had defeated in 1999. The controversial race reached a heated peak over fliers regarding the since-dismissed lawsuit Simons brought against the village because he was dissatisfied with the explanations he received about a special assessment. Simons repeatedly said that the suit was never about money for himself, but about getting a clear explanation on tax assessments. "I am just happy that the voters got their chance to speak," Strazishar said Tuesday. "We can now move forward, put the negative campaigning behind us and get a comprehensive plan for the town in place." The current town plan is outdated, Strazishar said, adding the village can look for new commercial opportunities and look into new zoning regulations for residential and commercial planning. Strazishar also made clear his position on the highway system in Howard. "The county is largely responsible for much of how the roadways work," he said. "We need to step up and work with them on a system that works to our benefit." The quest for clean drinking water is also high on Strazishar's list of priorities. Residential and commercial development has placed a strain on an already declining ground water supply. The Central Brown County Water Authority, of which Howard is a member, would like to replace the supply with a deal with the city of Green Bay or with a pipeline of its own. Strazishar supports this plan and says he will work to get a plan with Green Bay approved. But, if such an agreement cannot be reached, he is confident in being able to help the water authority come up with a plan of its own. Simons could not be reached for comment.