Updated on January 8, 2024
The spring 2024 election ballot is taking shape, as voters head to the polls on April 2 to elect members of the South Milwaukee Common Council and School Board (among other races).
Here is a look at the local races.
South Milwaukee Common Council
All eight alderpersons are up for re-election, and all but longtime Alderman Ray Navarro are running for new three-year terms. Here is a breakdown by district of who will appear on the ballot:
- First District: Brett Briesemeister, Craig Maass (both incumbents)
- Second District: Tim Backes (incumbent), Scott Baitinger, Michal Olechowski, Erin Seel
- Third District: Joe Bukowski, Lisa Pieper (both incumbents)
- Fourth District: David Bartoshevich (incumbent), Ryan Breaker, Peggy Clark (incumbent)
South Milwaukee School Board
Two board seats are up in 2024, and incumbent Jon Shelenske has told the South Milwaukee School District he will not be running for a new three-year term. Here is who will be on the ballot, as voters vote for up to two individuals:
- Angie DeFord (incumbent)
- Brian Genduso
- Matthew Scales
- Andy Simmons
Thanks to Sandi and Jessica Hess, executive assistant with the school district, for the information.
South Milwaukee Blog 
Would you be kind enough to indicate if these individuals are liberal or conservative. It would be helpful.
These races are nonpartisan, but you would have to ask the candidates for their positions, partisan or otherwise. I hope all of them share their credentials, priorities and platforms publicly eventually.
Yes! I second this question!
And so do I. It’s very difficult to find out about local candidates. in the past I have called to ask them their positions, and even then it’s not always easy!