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September 1, 2014 · 8:19 pm

Sharing Perspectives: Joint School Board, City Council Meeting Set For Wednesday

As mayor, I want to work closely to build on our already strong partnership with the South Milwaukee School District.

That’s why I’m glad to report that the South Milwaukee School Board and City Council are holding a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the district office.

The meeting actually begins with the district’s annual budget meeting, where they set their tax levy. (I’m looking forward to seeing what one of these meetings looks like.) Then we’ll meet together to talk about our budgets, construction and development updates and potential areas of collaboration.

Here is the formal agenda. I hope you can attend.

It only makes sense for our two governmental bodies to work together where we can. We are already doing that, and this is another example of that commitment.

(And a special thanks to Superintendent Rita Olson and School Board President Patricia Bordak for their work in organizing this. They brought forward the idea, and I’m happy we can make it happen.)

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April 2, 2013 · 12:06 am

It’s Election Day: Vote!

Please do your democratic (small D) duty and vote today!

Of course, I ask for your vote in the Fourth District aldermanic race, and there are several contested races on the ballot as well …

And here are some details on the voting process …

  • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Check out a district and polling location map here. All Fourth District residents vote at Rawson Elementary, 1410 Rawson Ave.
  • See sample ballots here.
  • Learn more on the city website elections page.
  • And you can access my campaign site here.

Check back to South Milwaukee Blog for election results later tonight … and thanks for your continued support!

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January 4, 2013 · 4:18 pm

Contested Race: Three Candidates For Two South Milwaukee School Board Seats

There will be competition in the race for South Milwaukee School Board, as incumbents Therese Travia and Joseph Weirich face off with challenger Doug Perry for two seats on the April 2 ballot.

That’s according to the school district, which has rotating three-year terms for its board members.

Travia and Weirich were last elected in 2010, with Weirch winning as a write-in.

Perry lives at 1411 17th Ave.

I’ll keep you posted on this race as it unfolds this winter.

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April 3, 2012 · 11:15 pm

Maass, Molus Keep School Board Seats

David Maas and Kathleen Molus have been re-elected to the South Milwaukee School Board.

Maass got 38.9% of the vote on Tuesday, with Molus pulling in 32.8%. Challenger Sophia Williams came in third (28.3%), according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel results posted online. Both will serve three-year terms.

Stay tuned for additional local results soon …

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January 3, 2012 · 6:58 pm

Decision 2012: Little Competition In South Milwaukee

Uncontested races have become the norm in South Milwaukee in recent years — and that won’t change this April.

All candidates running for city office will run unopposed, as the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline for prospective candidates to declare their intentions to run and submit the necessary signatures came and went with no challengers stepping up.

So here is who you will see on the April 3 ballot:

  • Mayor: Tom Zepecki
  • City Clerk: Jim Shelenske
  • City Treasurer: Karen Skowronski
  • City Attorney: Joseph Murphy
  • Municipal Judge: William Fenger
  • 1st District Alderman: Fran Van Dusen III

You’ll recall that Frank, appointed to his seat this summer to replace Mike Karbowski, must run for the seat and the chance to serve a one-year term. He will be up for re-election again with the rest of the aldermen in April of 2013.

The South Milwaukee School Board will see some competition in April, as incumbents David Maass and Kathleen Molus and challenger Sophia Williams vie for two seats. I will post more information on this race in coming days and weeks.

At the county level, Supervisor Pat Jursik, who represents South Milwaukee, is also running unopposed (as is County Executive Chris Abele).

Frankly, I’m surprised at the lack of competition at the city level, especially in the political climate were in — and given the rancor surrounding the Walmart debate last fall. There was so much anger over that issue — along with threats of ballot challenges and recalls — that I was certain that that votes taken by the council (and mayoral support) would lead to at least one candidate for mayor (and perhaps a couple of the other seats).

I was wrong.

In  a way, that’s disappointing. I think competition is a good thing. It makes everyone better.

Of course, I’d like to know what you think. Post your comments below!

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