Category Archives: 2013 Elections

by | January 2, 2013 · 8:52 pm

Decision 2013: No Ballot Competition For City Council Members

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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by | November 30, 2012 · 11:05 pm

Why I’m Running For A Third Term

I’m seeking a third term as Fourth District alderman, and I humbly ask for your support.

Why? Because there is so much work left to do … and I am as energized as ever to do it.

  • I am proud of what we’ve done to help keep taxes and spending increases low, supporting sensible and conservative budgets each of my three-plus years in office. But budgeting won’t get any easier in coming years. And I look forward to doing what I can to preserve our first-class city services while being a trusted steward of taxpayer dollars.
  • I am proud of the investments we’ve made in our infrastructure, including significant investments in flood-control and road projects in the Fourth District. But there’s more work to do and more investments to make. And I’ll support those efforts.
  • I am proud of what I’ve done to spur downtown development, especially through the South Milwaukee Downtown Market. But we have a long ways to go in bringing new life back to our city center. And I want to be part of that solution.
  • I am proud of what I’ve done to improve resident communications, especially through the launch and growth of South Milwaukee Blog and my support of the redesign of the city’s new website. But we can do better. And I am as committed as ever to making that happen.
  • I am proud of the day-to-day constituent support I provide, helping residents get solutions for their problems and standing up for their needs at City Hall. But those needs are always there. And I look forward to doing my part.

So we’ve made progress. But we need to push harder, to continue to embrace positive change and position South Milwaukee for success in the years ahead. We can’t stand still. We must embrace new ideas and new approaches, now more than ever.

That’s why I’m running for alderman next April. And I thank you for your support.

Learn more on my campaign website at brooks4alderman.com and from my flyer … and let me know if you’re interested in helping with the campaign. Anything you can do — especially your vote — is appreciated.

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