About City of Mequon issues: The Mayor recommends policies to the Council and breaks tie votes. 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. I tried to follow these rules when I served on the Council, and I will try to follow themagain if I am reelected in April. Most people you meet, regardless of how long you serve, will not know or care that you are an alderman. 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. Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Gierl's attorney, Tom Kamenick, who is the president and founderof the Wisconsin Transparency Project, said in an emailed statement Feb. 22 that the district not only refused to turn over the lists but also refused to provide any emails it sent to that list even after Gierl narrowed the timespan of his request. Brian volunteered on the Planning Commission from 2013 until November 2019. Council members are elected for three-year terms. Push hard. Dale attended Messmer High School, Milwaukee, WI and the University of Wisconsin -Lacrosse. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Great job, thanks for posting! They therefore attribute that good government to incumbents (even incumbents who contribute little) because most people do not know who contributes. Remember, 48-1. The map for Aldermanic District 8, which occupies the southeast corner of Mequon, can be found here. mayor@ci.mequon.wi.us, 8420 West Daventry Road "They can't argue they're worried that disclosure will interfere with parent-school communications, because these are broader lists of community members.". ARGUMENT: Experience is lost through term limits.THE TRUTH: Experience is important. Issues are discussed. According to the recently filed complaint: During the discovery process of the first lawsuit, the district identified six other lists of email addresses it used "in the course of business." 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. If you support term limits for Congress, and most people do, you should support term limits locally. You are not a member of a board of directors, even if some of your colleagues act that way. The district did not respond to his request, according to the complaint. Ensure your proposals move forward. Robcurrently serveson the Finance-Personnel Committee andthe Planning Commission. Additionally, Glenn has been an avid volunteer for non-profits, such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Mequon alderman said he will listen, collaborate and compromise for better outcomes District 8 Alderman Andrew Nerbun MEQUON District 8 Alderman Andrew Nerbun has announced his candidacy for Mequon mayor. It can be personally rewarding. The longest tenured alderman, Dale Mayr, is my very close friend. Government moves far too slowly. Occasionally, they may have their own politics and agenda and, on some issues, they might not agree with you and your constituents. Authorized and paid for by Friends of John Wirth. Mark Gierl won an open records lawsuit against the Mequon-Thiensville School District in October, he is suing the district again,. 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. Most of the time, creating committees and task forces is just a way to defer making decisions. ContactAlec Johnson at(262) 875-9469 oralec.johnson@jrn.com. The ordinance would limit any person from holding any one office for more than 12 consecutive years. Kathleen previously worked in Emergency Medicine until 2006. Daleis currently the General Manager of Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. They do not want to throw mud or go negative, and that is usually what is required to defeat an incumbent. My name is Kelly Tolocko, and I am running for District 2 Alderwoman of Mequon. Brian volunteered on the Planning Commission from 2013 until November 2019. Additionally, Kathleenis also a Board Member of theOzaukeeCounty Jail Literacy Project. 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 . Jeffrey currently serves on the Public Works Committeeand on the Frank L. Weyenberg Library Board of Trustees. 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Details are important. This is the public Facebook page of Brian Parrish, District 6 Alderman in Mequon, Wisconsin. Just 92 votes separated Gielow and opponent, long-time Alderman Dan . Bill is a proud father of four adult children who attended Donges Bay, Lakeshore, and Homestead. My proposal is considered a "charter ordinance"; therefore, it will require six of the eight 117 likes. Serving Mequon and. Robis a founding member and current owner of First Priority Printing. Jeffrey has been teaching at Jefferson Elementary School in the Wauwatosa School District since 1987. Others will assume the worst about you because you are a politician and, in this highly politicized world, some will be rude and condescending. 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. If you try to make everyone happy, you will fail (and will drive yourself crazy). For them to have any value, they have to apply equally to everyone. Tom Coughlin. Kathleen currently serves on thePublic Welfare Committee andthe Public Safety Committee. Have thick skin. Website: As a Mequon resident for 17 years and member of the Mequon City Council for nearly 10, I consider myself fortunate to call our great city home. Andrew servedon thePublic SafetyCommittee andPublic Works Committee. Propose things. Additionally, Brian has been a volunteer and (Past) President for several Wisconsin professional trade associations. 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? These are obligations and are necessary for good government. That does not mean that you should act obsequiously submissive. mayor@ci.mequon.wi.us, 8420 West Daventry Road Brian currentlyserves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. . Rob was first elected to his position in 2013. 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092 The Common Council, comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Mequon. Additionally, Glenn has been an avid volunteer for non-profits, such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Therefore, push. Party Affiliation: Next Election: 2022. On Jan 4, 2017 10:21 PM, "Mequon Common Council, District 4 wrote: > John Wirth posted: " The candidates for the Common Council are set. Brian Parrish, appointed on October 22, 2019, serves as Alderman for District 6. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University. Elect Andrew Nerbun, Alderman District 8, City of Mequon. Dale was stationed with the25thInfantry Division, Hawaii and Department of Plan, Training, and Security of the United States out of Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. (262) 242-3100 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. My wife, Vanessa, and I made the decision to move to Mequon in 2004. Have a sense of humor. The district denied Gierl's request on Nov. 24, which led Gierl to file a new request Dec. 14 with a shortened time span of six months instead of two years and requested "data going back just six months from today 12/14/2021." Since January 1, 2000, incumbent aldermen have sought reelection 49 times. Plus, people in Mequon have been blessed with generally good government. Powered by CampaignPartner.com - Political. The successful appointee will fill the current seat until the April 4, 2023 Spring Election. After Mequon Ald. You will accomplish more if you get along with other aldermen. Dale has been a resident of Mequon/Thiensville area for 38 years. They > are: In District 2, incumbent Alderman Connie Pukaite will not be seeking > reelection. Mequon, WI 53092, Caroline Fochs It is a great place. Deputy Clerk Protect Your Quality of Life . Talk to your neighbors. Nobody will do that for you. 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. But, when an issue is difficult, seek out independent, legitimate experts (not consultants who make their living off of government) and listen to them also. As a leader, your credibility depends completely on the way you enforce the rules youve made. Listen to staff. Remember, 48-1. We have been fortunate to have mostly very good people holding office. Only residents residing in Wards 19 & 20 (Range Line Community Center Conference Room voting location) may vote in this election. Daleis currently the General Manager of Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. 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 vacancy was created by former District 8 Alderman, Andrew Nerbun, being elected as the Mayor of Mequon in the April election. ARGUMENT: Institutional memory and Old Mequon are lost through term limits.THE TRUTH: Voters will always be able to elect long term residents. On the other hand, remember that their jobs only exist to serve the City. 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. 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. Most of the time, when there is an open seat, a couple of people run. Jun 1, 2021 Updated May 19, 2022 A subdivision plan presented to Mequon city officials for consultation shows lots for 60 homes northwest of the Port Washington and Highland roads intersection.. Term limits ensure that, at least occasionally, seats are contested. Glenncurrently works at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin as a PAI Analyst III Surveillance. If someone takes multiple terms to figure it out, they probably should not be holding office. 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. My proposal is considered a charter ordinance; therefore, it will require six of the eight aldermen to vote to pass it. Mark Gierl will keep his seat on the Mequon Common Council after beating out challenger Gregg Bach by a three-vote margin, 431-428, in the April 7 election. Listen to your constituents. Rob currently serves on the Finance-Personnel Committee and the Planning Commission. Doctor Kathleen Schneiderwas appointed to be the Alderwoman for District 7 in June of 2017 and elected in 2018. . (262) 242-3100 Sooner or later, you will find that, at some point, you have disagreed with everyone you know or meet. The Common Council reflects the residents of the community. Regardless of your preconceived notions, Mequon employees are a dedicated group. Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12. These standing committees make recommendations to the full body regarding municipal projects, facilities, services, finance and personnel and the communitys health, safety and welfare. City Clerk Milwaukee Journal Sentinel View Comments After Mequon Ald. Jeffrey was first elected to his position in 2019. Nerbun was appointed to serve as the alderman for District 8 in April 2017 and elected in 2018. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. There is a power to incumbency. Jeffrey serves as an alternate on the Economic Development Board. Alderman Gierl again is being opposed by Gregg Bach for the April 4th, 2023 election.Please be sure to vote either absentee or in person! 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). No court date has been set yet for the newest lawsuit, according to online court records. Hold them accountable. Voters get a choice. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Regular and Special Education from UW-Whitewater. Please see the Elections Page for more information. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. 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. If you are smart and honest, the majority will judge you based on your cumulative work. Usually anxiety and fear of the unknown cause the complaints. Glenn Bushee has been Alderman for District 2 since April of 2017 and currently serves on theFinance Personnel Committee andthePublic Safety Committee. I pledge to fairly represent and serve the residents of District 8 with integrity and professionalism Bill Gebhardt, District 8 Alderman | Mequon WI The new lawsuitcomes after Gierl won his original lawsuit in October. "The truth is, you can't have any regrets. Kamenick also said the district claimed it could deny the request because it was appealing the ruling in the previous case so it remained pending. 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