Kurt Prenzler

Chris Slusser, Madison County treasurer, defeated County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler after a contentious campaign.

Kurt Prenzler says he “reconsidered” his opinion on the issue of accepting campaign donations from donors, an issue that has been hotly debated in the Republican primary race for Madison County Board chairman.

In recent months, both Republican campaigns have leveled sharp criticism at the other, including claims of incompetency, corruption, dishonesty and political “dirty tricks.”

The censure follows an investigation finding that Prenzler gave cards with a list of his accomplishments and links to his political campaign fundraising website to a vendor working at the county administration building last fall.

Kurt Prenzler faced questions from his colleagues on the Madison County Board this week after the county's ethics adviser recommended the board sanction Prenzler for handing out “campaign-style” business cards while on the job.

The sometimes controversial Kurt Prenzler blames the probe on politics in a reelection year. The GOP chairman is accused of handing out campaign cards, touting his political accomplishments, while on the job.

County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said Monday the agreement had not yet been finalized or signed. He declined to comment further until then.

“The County Board has lost confidence in its Chairman to advance a fiscally responsible future for the County,” the ordinance states.

Chairman Kurt Prenzler was shocked to hear about plan to changes his duties to appoint officials and department heads.

County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said people should have the freedom to choose whether to wear a mask.