Forum touches city manager relations, ICE cooperation, schools and industry as candidates outline priorities
March 19, 2026 | Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
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The candidate forum also covered council‑manager relations, cooperation with federal agencies, school‑city coordination and local economic development.
On the new city manager, candidates said the relationship must be a two‑way street. Darla praised the manager’s early engagement and responsiveness and said he has “hit the ground running.” Katherine Dulkkey recommended clear roles and an assimilation program to align strengths and communications. Adam Wusky and others stressed constructive, open communication and that the council must support a manager once hired.
An audience question raised whether local law enforcement should cooperate with ICE given past errors. Sharon Tiddle asked about excessive force and mistaken identifications. Adam Wusky and other candidates responded that the police chief reports to the city manager and that cooperation with federal agencies operates within a statutory and operational hierarchy; candidates said local departments should work with federal partners when requested and required by law.
On schools, candidates suggested closer coordination to attract families and improve outcomes — Darla proposed quarterly school updates to the council; Katherine said a stronger partnership tied to strategic planning and workforce training could help reverse declines in neighborhood families.
On economic development, candidates agreed attracting a very large employer may be unlikely given Two Rivers’ distance from I‑43, but cited the industrial park, workforce development in school tech‑ed programs and targeted incentives as practical paths to build local jobs. Several candidates also highlighted tourism as a tool to attract future residents and recommended nurturing small‑business growth in the downtown and industrial park.
The forum closed with each candidate restating core priorities and a reminder from the League of Women Voters about an upcoming school listening session and the April 7 election.
On the new city manager, candidates said the relationship must be a two‑way street. Darla praised the manager’s early engagement and responsiveness and said he has “hit the ground running.” Katherine Dulkkey recommended clear roles and an assimilation program to align strengths and communications. Adam Wusky and others stressed constructive, open communication and that the council must support a manager once hired.
An audience question raised whether local law enforcement should cooperate with ICE given past errors. Sharon Tiddle asked about excessive force and mistaken identifications. Adam Wusky and other candidates responded that the police chief reports to the city manager and that cooperation with federal agencies operates within a statutory and operational hierarchy; candidates said local departments should work with federal partners when requested and required by law.
On schools, candidates suggested closer coordination to attract families and improve outcomes — Darla proposed quarterly school updates to the council; Katherine said a stronger partnership tied to strategic planning and workforce training could help reverse declines in neighborhood families.
On economic development, candidates agreed attracting a very large employer may be unlikely given Two Rivers’ distance from I‑43, but cited the industrial park, workforce development in school tech‑ed programs and targeted incentives as practical paths to build local jobs. Several candidates also highlighted tourism as a tool to attract future residents and recommended nurturing small‑business growth in the downtown and industrial park.
The forum closed with each candidate restating core priorities and a reminder from the League of Women Voters about an upcoming school listening session and the April 7 election.
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