Fresh ideas for South Milwaukee’s future. That’s what I pledge to deliver if I am elected mayor this April.
I humbly ask for your vote.
I announced my candidacy this morning, and I am officially breaking the news here because this platform is one example of my commitment to delivering new ideas and new solutions for the issues facing South Milwaukee.
I launched South Milwaukee Blog to address a need to improve communications – a commitment that I carry through as part of my mayoral platform. We need to do a better job telling our story to our neighbors and prospective residents, businesses and visitors and keeping neighbors informed on key issues.
But that’s just the start. Fixing downtown is job No. 1. And my plan is straightforward: Develop a plan. Then work the plan.
Today, if you ask 20 people what the vision is for downtown, you get 20 different answers. We need a single, community-generated and community-supported plan for our city center – something all of South Milwaukee can rally around in restoring vitality to our struggling downtown. That plan demands short-, medium- and long-term objectives … then we need to make a commitment to achieving those goals.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers here. But there are plenty of smart people who do – and plenty of best practices upon which we can draw. We need to tap those ideas and bring them to life, devoting renewed energy and focus to this critical issue.
My platform includes more than improved communications and a downtown action plan. It also calls for investments in economic development, city services, efficiency and infrastructures. I also want to see increased investment in our city attractions, doubling down to ensure the long-term future of the South Milwaukee Downtown Market, Mill Pond and more.
You can learn much more about my campaign on my website: www.brooksformayor.org., or on Facebook (Facebook.com/brooksformayor) and Twitter (#brooksformayor). And here is the press release I’ll be sending out.
I encourage you to read more about me and my vision, and I appreciate any support you can provide for my campaign.
I love South Milwaukee, I am anchored in this community, and I am excited about the future of this city. Please join me in helping shape that future on April 1.
South Milwaukee Blog 
Congratulations on your candidacy for mayor. We wish you well. We have personal interest in your vision for South Milwaukee Downtown.
Gary and I have resided and have operated a full time business Downtown continuously for almost 40 years. Our two sons grew up living on MIlwaukee Avenue and attending South Milwaukee Schools. Over the years, we have been part of several “Let’s Re-vitalize Downtown” initiatives. Although some significant improvements have occurred from time to time, overall, during the past 40 years, the Downtown has become less vital and less important to the city as a whole. Why? Being both a Downtown resident and a Downtown business operator for 4 decades gives Gary and me a perspective that no one else in the city can offer.
I’d be pleased to discuss my thoughts and observations with you. {Don’t ask me to write — typing is not an easy chore for me; I have no trouble talking.} 🙂
Gary and Bonnee Lugauer
South Milwaukee Carpets
1007 Milwaukee Avenue
Gary and Bonnee: I look forward to the discussion. I stopped by today and left a flyer in your door. I’ll be in touch.
Bravo, Erik. A breath of fresh air is your candidacy and we commend the work that you have done in enhancing communication. Look forward to your taking on the job of Mayor.
Great!
I wish you good luck. A little ‘younger blood’ in city leadership would be great!