The deadline for candidate declarations came and went Wednesday with this reality emerging: Barring a write-in challenge, all South Milwaukee aldermen will run unopposed this spring.
Of course, that includes me … and I pledge to work hard to earn your vote on April 2, no matter whose name is on the ballot.
Check out my campaign website here. And look for me on the campaign trail in the next few months.
It’s been an honor serving as Fourth District alderman since 2009, and, with your support, I look forward to two more years on the council.
You can see the list of council members here.
(Look for an update on the South Milwaukee School Board races soon. Incumbents Therese Travia, the board president, and Joseph Weirich are up for re-election, and I’m checking to see if they have any declared competition.)
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Honestly…this is such a disappointment. I think it speaks more to the citizens’ complacency than the actual knowledge and approval of the jobs some alderpersons are doing. Some should consider themselves very lucky…and some should realize their luck will eventually run out.
Also, Erik, I think as a alderperson you should have some sort of code of ethics you are required to follow. I know there is something already in the muni codes but it does not cover how the alderpersons are to treat their constituents. Would you be willing to sponsor a revised code of ethics to include treatment and conduct towards constituents? (I won’t elaborate on here but you are aware of why I think this is important) mwalsh9899@yahoo.com
I will review our existing code of ethics in more detail, but I think our city’s elected officials already do a good job in working with constituents. I am continually impressed with how personally my colleagues take their jobs — and their desire to help people solve their problems. As part-time public servants, it can be difficult at times, but my colleagues take their responsiblity to serve their constituents seriously. It’s job one of being an alderman.