Recall election underway for chairperson in Town of Turtle

News Clip1:09WKOW 27 NEWS·Turtle, Rock County, WI·10/6/2026

Turtle residents are voting on whether to recall Town Board Chairman Roger Anclam after the board accepted a cost reimbursement from an unnamed data center developer. Challenger Donna Redner alleges Anclam signed a nondisclosure agreement with developers without board approval, while Anclam says he acted lawfully.

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Polls opened in the Town of Turtle in Rock County, Wisconsin, for a recall election targeting Town Board Chairman Roger Anclam. The vote follows the board's acceptance of a cost reimbursement from a data center developer and allegations that Anclam signed a nondisclosure agreement with developers without approval from the full board.

Recall candidate Donna Redner said residents she contacted want new leadership, citing Anclam's 17 years in office and what she described as a lack of growth. Anclam defended his actions, saying the town attorney determined that no ordinance or state law was violated and accused recall supporters of misleading voters.