December is a key time for those looking to run for office in the spring of 2012.
All candidates for local, county and state positions must declare their candidacy and file a campaign registration statement – as well as gain necessary signatures to get on the ballot, if required – by Jan. 3.
Learn more on the Government Accountability Board’s website.
There are a number of local elected officials up for re-election on April 3, including:
- South Milwaukee Mayor Tom Zepecki, City Clerk Jim Shelenske, City Treasurer Karen Skowronski, City Attorney Joseph Murphy and Municipal Judge William Fenger;
- South Milwaukee School Board incumbents David Maass and Kathleen Molus; and
- Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik.
There is also a special election for the 1st District aldermanic seat currently held by Frank Van Dusen III. If you recall, the council appointed Frank as an alderman this summer to replace Mike Karbowski, who passed away. The winner of the April 3 election will serve one year and be up for election again with the other council members in April of 2013.
The city positions (except for the aldermanic post) and Honadel’s seat are two-year terms. The school board positions are for three years, and county supervisors serve four years.
Candidates interested in the city posts can contact the city clerk’s office for more information by calling 414-762-2222. School board candidates can contact the district office at 414-766-5011.
Necessary forms can also be downloaded from the GAB website.
I’ll keep you posted as candidates declare and the election season progresses. And check out the city’s 2010 election results here.
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