As part of that presentation, I gave the following advice to prospective candidates. Principles about governments proper role are more important than a specific agenda. For more information or to submit your letter of interest and resume, please contact the Clerk's Department 262-236-2911 or cfochs@ci.mequon.wi.us. In most every instance in communities in Wisconsin and around the country, when voters are allowed to vote by referendum on term limits, they vote to approve them. Website by Friends of Mark Gierl for Alderman. So are open records and open meetings. As the newest Common Council member, he serves on the Public Works Committee and the Economic Development Board. Glenn Bushee has been Alderman for District 2 since April of 2017 and currently serves on theFinance Personnel Committee andthePublic Safety Committee. Additionally, Kathleenis also a Board Member of theOzaukeeCounty Jail Literacy Project. Robcurrently serveson the Finance-Personnel Committee andthe Planning Commission. That might not happen unless you let your alderman know that you support term limits. You and your neighbors moved to Mequon for a reason. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. My name is Kelly Tolocko, and I am running for District 2 Alderwoman of Mequon. Three years ago, when I decided not to run again, I made a presentation at a Common Council meeting encouraging people to run to replace me. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. The Mayor chairs meetings of the Council and its finance-personnel committee. Glenncurrently works at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin as a PAI Analyst III Surveillance. Thank you. The selected candidate will then be sworn and seated at the meeting. Do not expect a bunch of lazy bureaucrats. You are a legislator. The alderman said the landscape in Mequon adds to the abundance of wildlife; with the river, plenty of wooded areas and about 1,000 acres of parks. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Gierl, who has represented Mequon's. The race in Mequon was close and one specific issue may have swayed voters. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University. Change what should be improved, but please do not throw out the baby with the bath water. Brian currentlyserves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. Incumbents have better name recognition. Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Map - City Wide Map with all Districts and Wards, Election Inspector (Poll Worker) Information, Current Licensed Peddlers, Canvassers and Solicitors. "The truth is, you can't have any regrets. Additionally, Mark has a long record of volunteerism. Ensure your voice is heard. The race pits a. For them to have any value, they have to apply equally to everyone. Tom Coughlin. They care, work hard and generally do a good job. Just 92 votes separated Gielow and opponent, long-time Alderman Dan . Please vote to re-elect him April 4, 2023. New ideas are at least considered and possible deficiencies at City Hall are debated. 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Dale was stationed with the25thInfantry Division, Hawaii and Department of Plan, Training, and Security of the United States out of Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. Opponents (mostly officeholders and their families) have arguments against term limits. Jeffrey Hansher serves the City of Mequon as the Alderman for District 4. 11333 N.CedarburgRoad Robhas extensive experience in marketing, business management, printing, organizational branding, and consulting for a wide array of businesses. ContactAlec Johnson at(262) 875-9469 oralec.johnson@jrn.com. 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092 Brian is President of PARADIGM Real Estate Corp., a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the sale and lease of industrial and investment real estate in Wisconsin. The Common Council, comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Mequon. Democracy is engaged. The Committee of the Whole, in a unanimous vote Tuesday, affirmed that the Common Council will fill the District 8 Aldermanic vacancy by appointment. As a lifelong resident of District 8, Bill serves as President of the Juniper Road Corporation, representing thirty-seven households. You can make a difference. Glenncurrently works at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin as a PAI Analyst III Surveillance. Mequon, Wisconsin 53097, SIGN ORDINANCE AND FREE SPEECH: An open letter to the Common Council. There is a power to incumbency. Daleserved in the US ARMY from 1974 1979. These are obligations and are necessary for good government. On Tuesday, August 14, the Common Council will consider an ordinance I proposed that would create term limits for the mayor and alderman. Brian volunteered on the Planning Commission from 2013 until November 2019. But, if you wait for staff to put something together, your term will be over and you will have accomplished nothing. On most issues, you will make some people happy and others not. Regardless of your preconceived notions, Mequon employees are a dedicated group. Andrew Nerbun was elected as Mequons 12th mayor in April of 2022. Applications from those interested should be in the form of a letter of interest and resume, and will be accepted in the Clerks Department until noon on Friday, June 3, 2022. Please see the Elections Page for more information. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Finally, to steal from Ronald Reagan, [w]hen we start thinking of government as us instead of them, weve been here too long. Be an advocate for the people of Mequon, not just the government of Mequon. They > are: In District 2, incumbent Alderman Connie Pukaite will not be seeking > reelection. The Common Council reflects the residents of the community. Anxiety and fear are not good compasses of public policy. Talk to your neighbors. 117 likes. I want to pass on to prospective candidates a few of the things I have learned about being an alderman: Refreshing wisdom on display here; the current political atmosphere (nationally) would be FAR better if even a small fraction of elected officials embraced simple common sense like this. Do not expect a bunch of lazy bureaucrats. Since January 1, 2000, incumbent aldermen have sought reelection 49 times. Mequon, WI 53092 (262) 236-2914Email. Doctor Kathleen Schneiderwas appointed to be the Alderwoman for District 7 in June of 2017 and elected in 2018. After Mequon Ald. It is true that every 12 years they might be deprived of one potential candidate. Nancy Urbani - Mequon District 8 Alderman, Wisconsin Political Candidate Directory > Wisconsin Political Candidates > Nancy Urbani Nancy Urbani Office: Mequon District 8 Alderman Party Affiliation: Next Election: 2023 City: Mequon State: Wisconsin Website: https://www.urbanimequon.com Dale has been a resident of Mequon/Thiensville area for 38 years. On Nov. 16, Gierl made a written request seeking "email lists and any electronic communications with Alumni, Momentum Newsletter recipients and any and all Recreation Department Participants between 1/1/2019-11/16/2021. He said that the district could produce the records to one request when ready while working on the others, the complaint said. Nerbun was appointed to serve as the alderman for District 8 in April 2017 and elected in 2018. It takes a couple of years to understand how city government works (and how It can be improved); however, smart people can catch on and make a difference fairly quickly (certainly by the end of their first term). Dale Mayr was elected to be the Alderman for District 3 in April of 1999 and presently serveson the Public Welfare Committee andPublic Works Committee. After all, their aldermen the man or woman who lives down the street is a good person (this is one of the same reasons congressional incumbents often win). Brian received his Undergraduate Real Estate & Finance Degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Spending more money does not in itself solve problems. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Additionally, Daleis a member of Howard Schroeder Post 457 American Legion of Mequon, Wisconsin and Chevrolet Mark of Excellence. They do not want to throw mud or go negative, and that is usually what is required to defeat an incumbent. Dale has been a resident of Mequon/Thiensville area for 38 years. An elected official is not personally important. Plus, if the Common Council says no to this proposed ordinance, how likely do you think they are to put the question on a ballot? If you listen, they will respect you and might come to welcome your views too. Do not act like you are. ARGUMENT: Term limits are only needed for partisan races because of the pernicious influence of money in politics.THE TRUTH: Even though our elections are not determined by money, our results are the same incumbents keep their offices regardless of the contributions they make. . Remember, 48-1. mayor@ci.mequon.wi.us, 8420 West Daventry Road Gierlalso backed the recall effort financially. Deputy Clerk I have spent my adult life as an active participant here in Mequon, as a registered nurse in our local hospital, as a volunteer on the Mequon Fire Department, and as a volunteer in church and schools. He previouslyserved as the Alderman for District 7 from April of 2012 to March of 2017 and Alderman for District 8 from April of 2017 to April of 2022. City Clerk Brian Parrish, appointed on October 22, 2019, serves as Alderman for District 6. Daleis currently the General Manager of Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. As a new homeowner in Alderman Gierl's district who needed support, I was very impressed by his responsiveness and resolve to help me navigate a pool ordinance issue that I was unaware of when I purchased my home. Their arguments hold little water. Nature Preserve - Mark Gierl for Alderman Mequon District 5 Nature Preserve Read Nature Preserve Testimonial 2021-When 69+ acres of vacant land was offered as residential 5 acre lots, I knew much of it was environmentally sensitive wildlife habitat and purchased 30+ acres. Bill holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College. The City does not exist to provide them a job. Issues are discussed. Incumbents are 48-1. In fact, with term limits, they are more likely to have a choice. The vacancy was created by former District 8 Alderman, Andrew Nerbun, being elected as the Mayor of Mequon in the April election. Most potential officeholders see the task of defeating an incumbent as too great. Bill (and his wife, Janet) have positively impacted Mequon for many years, and he looks forward to giving back to the community by serving in this role. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the district. My name is Kelly Tolocko, and I am running for District 2 Alderwoman of Mequon.. They won 48 times. Brian received his Undergraduate Real Estate & Finance Degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Right or wrong, they are good people. Three of those lists are "Alumni" - "This goes out to former students"; "Momentum Newsletter,"which goes to parents/guardians and community members;and "Mequon-Thiensville Recreation,"which goes to Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department participants. Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12. Government moves far too slowly. I expect they know what the result would be. He says his yard signs are disappearing across town. Be polite in return. My proposal is considered a charter ordinance; therefore, it will require six of the eight aldermen to vote to pass it. Propose things. 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