1 talking about this. 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. MEQUON The Mequon Common Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit for a new 62,235-square-foot memory care and assisted living facility at 11900 N. Port Washington Road, just north. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Flexibility is important, but consistency and fairness are even more important. (262) 236-2914Email. Borrowing - Mark Gierl for Alderman Mequon District 5 Borrowing Borrowing Rates With an MBA, professional 40 year career in finance, and as a retired Certified Investment Management Analyst (Wharton School of Business) it was easy to see that interest rates were at historical lows in early 2022. You can disagree with other aldermen without being disagreeable. Additionally, all members of the Council serve as sewer and water commissioners and as members of the Citys budget-writing committee. They do not want to throw mud or go negative, and that is usually what is required to defeat an incumbent. Over the years, some of your most ardent adversaries will become your friends. Because we only elect one-third of the Common Council each year, and the ordinance would allow four terms of three years each, the majority of the Common Council will always be experienced. Opponents (mostly officeholders and their families) have arguments against term limits. As a lifelong resident of District 8, Bill serves as President of the Juniper Road Corporation, representing thirty-seven households. Daleserved in the US ARMY from 1974 1979. Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce 6331 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092 262. Council members are elected for three-year terms. Even when they do not like something at City Hall, they often blame it on those other people on the Common Council. Rob was first elected to his position in 2013. The last time I looked, none of our elected officials me included walks on water. They care, work hard and generally do a good job. Talk to your neighbors. The Big Picture is not enough. In addition, Jeffrey has a Master of Science Degree in School Administration and has a license in Curriculum and Instruction from UW-Milwaukee. Nobody will do that for you. The successful appointee will fill the current seat until the April 4, 2023 Spring Election. Mark Gierl won an open records lawsuit against the Mequon-Thiensville School District in October, he is suing the district again,. Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12. Prioritize. 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. Instead, this is a Good Government proposal that, in the long run, will serve our community well. Bill Gebhardt was elected to serve the City of Mequon as the Alderman for District 8 in January 2023. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Position: District 1 Alderman Term Date: 2019 to 2022 Email: rstrzelczyk@ci.mequon.wi.us Phone: (262) 501-4111 Rob Strzelczyk serves the City of Mequon as the Alderman for District 1. Additionally, Brian has been a volunteer and (Past) President for several Wisconsin professional trade associations. The successful appointee will fill the current seat until the April 4, 2023 Spring Election. Right or wrong, they are good people. Most recently, Kathleen worked in hospice and palliative care until her retirement from the medical profession. Incumbents rarely have challengers. Contact Information City Clerk's Office 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092 Caroline Fochs City Clerk (262) 236-2912 Email Janet Meyer Deputy Clerk (262) 236-2911 Email Kathy Andrykowski Deputy Clerk (262) 236-2914 Email View Full Contact Details Upcoming Events Getting frustrated wont change that. These standing committees make recommendations to the full body regarding municipal projects, facilities, services, finance and personnel and the communitys health, safety and welfare. MEQUON -- There is a hotly-contested mayor's race in Mequon, and one of the candidates has been forced to call police. Wisconsin Court of Appeals upholds lower court decision to turn over email list to City of Mequon alderman Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12/8/2022 My wife is bisexual and nonbinary, and . Usually anxiety and fear of the unknown cause the complaints. Enter your email address to follow this website and receive notifications of new posts by email. Push hard. They > are: In District 2, incumbent Alderman Connie Pukaite will not be seeking > reelection. (262) 236-2911Email, Kathy Andrykowski 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. 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. Have a sense of humor. As a leader, your credibility depends completely on the way you enforce the rules youve made. My name is Kelly Tolocko, and I am running for District 2 Alderwoman of Mequon. Kelly Tolocko, Mequon WI, Candidate for Alderwoman District 2. (262) 236-2912Email, Janet Meyer State: Wisconsin. Dale attended Messmer High School, Milwaukee, WI and the University of Wisconsin -Lacrosse. There is a power to incumbency. MEQUON - The city of Mequon's ongoing scrutiny into whether it can restrict the public from putting signs on city-owned properties has yielded one proposed solution that is causing much angst. Others will assume the worst about you because you are a politician and, in this highly politicized world, some will be rude and condescending. Mequon, Wisconsin 53097, SIGN ORDINANCE AND FREE SPEECH: An open letter to the Common Council. Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Marketing Management from the University of Saint Thomas. Nerbun was appointed to serve as the alderman for District 8 in April 2017 and elected in 2018. The Common Council, comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Mequon. mayor@ci.mequon.wi.us, 8420 West Daventry Road Mequon employees are a dedicated group. Listen to your constituents. City Clerk's Office Principles about governments proper role are more important than a specific agenda. Voters get a choice. 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. Common Council meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the secondTuesday of each month in the Christine Nuernberg Hall at City Hall (11333 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon, WI). The ordinance would limit any person from holding any one office for more than 12 consecutive years. The race pits a. Glenncurrently works at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin as a PAI Analyst III Surveillance. 11333 N.CedarburgRoad Those interested will participate in an interview session conducted by the Committee of the Whole at 6:30 P.M. on June 7, 2022. The Committee, once interviews conclude, will make a recommendation to the Council, which will take formal action on the recommendation at the June 14, 2022 Council meeting. Elect Andrew Nerbun, Alderman District 8, City of Mequon. We have been fortunate to have mostly very good people holding office. Brian volunteered on the Planning Commission from 2013 until November 2019. Please vote to re-elect him April 4, 2023. Regardless of your preconceived notions, Mequon employees are a dedicated group. Do what you think is right, not what staff thinks is right. Step forward and be heard. ARGUMENT: Institutional memory and Old Mequon are lost through term limits.THE TRUTH: Voters will always be able to elect long term residents. Glenn holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from UW- Milwaukee, Mathematics, a Master of Science Degree in Economics from UW-Madison, and a Master of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois. The case was alsopublicized by Amber Schroeder, an organizer of a recall effort last November against four Mequon-Thiensville School Board members. Only one incumbent, in 2006, lost. Moreover, to ensure it is not personal, the new ordinance would only kick-in after an existing alderman or the mayor is elected four more times (I promise you I will not run four times I term limited myself as an alderman). Deputy Clerk District 3 Alderman Term Date: 2020 to 2023 Phone Number: (262) 242-6960 Email: dmayr@ci.mequon.wi.us Profile: Dale Mayr was elected to be the Alderman for District 3 in April of 1999 and presently serves on the Public Welfare Committee and Public Works Committee. They therefore attribute that good government to incumbents (even incumbents who contribute little) because most people do not know who contributes. Be polite in return. Listen to your colleagues. Gierl, who has represented Mequon's. They won 48 times. (262) 242-3100 I have been going through some old files in anticipation of this election. You and your neighbors moved to Mequon for a reason. Quit while you still have something to offer rather than biding your time until your term is done. Just 92 votes separated Gielow and opponent, long-time Alderman Dan . Additionally, Glenn has been an avid volunteer for non-profits, such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Most of the time, creating committees and task forces is just a way to defer making decisions. The Mayor may veto legislation. 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 map for Aldermanic District 8, which occupies the southeast corner of Mequon, can be found here. Mequon, WI 53092, Caroline Fochs 2023 www.jsonline.com. . Deputy Clerk 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 may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. The Mayor recommends policies to the Council and breaks tie votes. But, if you wait for staff to put something together, your term will be over and you will have accomplished nothing. Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Jeffrey serves as an alternate on the Economic Development Board. Additionally, Markhas a long record of volunteerism. Most people you meet, regardless of how long you serve, will not know or care that you are an alderman. Kathleen currently serves on thePublic Welfare Committee andthe Public Safety Committee. Alderman Mark Gierl has been a great alderman, friend and neighbor. Additionally, Daleis a member of Howard Schroeder Post 457 American Legion of Mequon, Wisconsin and Chevrolet Mark of Excellence. Four candidates advance to April general election in Mequon-Thiensville School Board race, Mequon-Thiensville schools appeal order to release parent email addresses to alderman, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The map for Aldermanic District 8, which occupies the southeast corner of Mequon, can be found here . 512.9358 info@mtchamber.org Apply the law as it is written, not how you want it to be written. Occasionally, they may have their own politics and agenda and, on some issues, they might not agree with you and your constituents. They have areas of expertise. Hold them accountable. Board members oversee management and wait for issues to be presented to them. 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 If you are prepared, and insistent, and know what you are talking about, you can have as much or more influence than the Mayor. City: Mequon. Brian currentlyserves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. On the other hand, remember that their jobs only exist to serve the City. Jeffrey currently serves on the Public Works Committeeand on the Frank L. Weyenberg Library Board of Trustees. Office: Mayor. Dale was stationed with the25thInfantry Division, Hawaii and Department of Plan, Training, and Security of the United States out of Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Glenncurrently works at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin as a PAI Analyst III Surveillance. As I have watched this city grow, I am often concerned about runaway development and its impact on our our land, our quality of life, and ultimately our taxes. ~M, Authorized and paid for by Friends of John Wirth. Of course, things do not get done without money, but much can be done within the confines of a budget. Sooner or later, you will find that, at some point, you have disagreed with everyone you know or meet. Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Glenn Bushee has been Alderman for District 2 since April of 2017 and currently serves on theFinance Personnel Committee andthePublic Safety Committee. 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. District 6 Alderman Term Date: 2021 to 2024 Phone Number: (414) 708-5631 Email: bparrish@ci.mequon.wi.us Profile: Brian Parrish, appointed on October 22, 2019, serves as Alderman for District 6. 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. 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? Do not just ignore it. Some neighbors will complain about each development proposal. Do not just decide to spend more and think you are getting things done. where he holds the position as Director of Mechanical Engineering, Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Aldermanic Districts and Voting Wards (2022), Sewer Utility District Commission Regular Meeting. Brian currentlyserves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. Government moves far too slowly. Details are important. If you try to make everyone happy, you will fail (and will drive yourself crazy). Have thick skin. The district did not respond to his request, according to the complaint. Most of the time, when there is an open seat, a couple of people run. Brian currently serves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. Daleis currently the General Manager of Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. On Tuesday, August 14, the Common Council will consider an ordinance I proposed that would create term limits for the mayor and alderman. Website by Friends of Mark Gierl for Alderman. If a policy or law is wrong, change it. 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