.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { I, Wendy Francour, share the following as an individual community member, not as a representative of the Mequon . Johnson said in a phoneinterview that being Puerto Rican, she is not a white supremacist. In addition to her extensive volunteerism for the school district, she has been actively involved in her church, Junior Womans Club of M-T, the Red Cross, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Stars and Stripes Honor Flight of Southeastern Wisconsin, and she currently volunteers as a preschool teacher, helping to instill a passion for learning to the next generation. Note: polling place locations and times are subject to change. We are looking for a variety of different supports and initiatives to make sure that were taking care of the whole student, because we do not only want to help kids in regards to academics, but we also want to help them develop as people.. color:white; Caroline Fochs City Clerk (262) 236-2912 Email. Discussing her experience, Ms. Braverman explained, I am experienced in managing multimillion dollar portfolios with a mix of information technology and business process improvement programs., I have delivered cost-effective business solutions through collaboration with global leadership, which includes finding common ground despite individual views or opinions, Ms. Braverman stated. 3 min read. However, their enduring sacrifice, and that of so many before me has led us to a brighter future that I want my children to embrace," Johnson said. color: #888; The other three members of the board were not eligible for recall as they had not served in the office for at least one year. } Currently, candidates are vying for three seats in the Common Council of Mequon: Mayor Dan Abendroth, incumbent, will face Dr. Aaron Armstrong, challenger, for the position of mayor; Mr. Robert Strzelczyk, incumbent, will face Mr. Edward Soleski, challenger, for the position of alderman of District 1; Mr. John Leszczynski did not seek re-election, so Ms. Janette Braverman and Mr. John Wirth will face each other for the position of alderwoman or alderman of District 4. Phone Local: (608) 266-8005 Toll-Free: (866) VOTE-WIS Fax: (608) 267-0500. Ms. Schultz focuses her campaign on her experience and her goals. } background-color: #f9d334; Likewise, Mr. John Wirth also aims for the position of alderman of District 4. height: 56px; } Now she champions the Mequon school board recall. Shelley served as Treasurer of Safe Play 4 All, raising $60,000 to replace playground equipment at the elementary schools. Paula completed her education at the University of Cincinnati, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in health care administration and planning, and completing graduate studies at the School of Business Administration. margin-bottom: .75em; Allowing for equal access to the meeting by all participants, regardless of in-person or virtual attendance, is a priority for the Board . Mailing Address P.O. Winners in the. She said Planned Parenthood, which provides free health care, birth controland abortions, "targets Black women for abortion" by providing services in poorer communities in addition to wealthier communities. Alongside other goals, Ms. Houpt hopes to proceed assuring financial stability by paying off non-referendum, reinvesting assets into our buildings and creating opportunities for private investment of funds into our schools., Ms. Houpts range of experience includes both business acumen and community involvement., Throughout her time in office, Ms. Houpt demonstrated her experience by [utilizing] [her] 18-year involvement in special education issues and curriculum and by [capitalizing] on [her] firsthand knowledge of technical education and special education.. New developments will need to increase our tax base as planned so that a heavier tax burden is not placed on residents. font-size: 12px; color: #fff; Address: 13033 N Phillip Dr. Mequon, WI 53097 Previous Public Office: None Very hard to prove I'm not a white supremacist, but considering I have ethnic, curly hair, very dark skin, I'd probably not be a very good white supremacist,"Johnson said. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. Instead, they dismissed questions about the principal as rumor mongering.. Johnson deleted her Twitter account altogether on Monday after the Journal Sentinel asked questions about her past tweets. City Clerk's Office 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092. .votebox-scroll-container { We need to focus on the current issues at hand.. We also must ensure that the existing tax incremental districts, like the Town Center, pay for themselves rather than becoming a property tax burden., To elaborate further on his stance, Mr. Wirth then said, Ultimately, [tax incremental districts] will contribute toward our services. padding-left: 10px; margin: 0; LIVE UPDATES: Spring primary election results. To ensure the continued growth and health of our district, we must look to strengthen our district from the inside out, Ms. Schultz claimed. Lastly, Mr. Wirth boasts a series of accomplishments that he performed in office as additional evidence for his qualifications. Furthermore, the city should not promote unsustainable developments, or developments that adversely affect quality of life., Expounding further on his stance, Mr. Wirth also explained that he would like to proceed building a greater rapport with residents, stating, I frequently sent email updates, occasionally delivered newsletters and attended many neighborhood meetings. padding-top: 3px; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Switching to a more private sector-like approach would be an advantage, especially during this year, when voters have been unhappy with how the government has been operating at all levels., Dr. Armstrong further explained his opinion. Movies everyone should see in their lifetime, Highlanders carpe diem at Latin State Convention, Student Council runs yearly toy drive for kids in need, American sports fans unite over viewing the World Cup, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead: A season overview. As a copy editor, her jobs are pretty simple: write and help others write. Highlanders take center stage in Falls Patio Players The Music Man, The Great Resignation: Pandemic leaves mark on education, Students accepted into 2022 Milwaukee Film Fest, National organization holds gun violence memorial event in Milwaukee, Mequon versus Milwaukee: The disparities in gun violence between suburbs and cities, Students and staff remember late classmate Jacob Howard, Gov. Three incumbents Shelley Burns, John Daniels III and Paula Taebel will be joined on. Maureen Hall, a supporter of recalling the entire Mequon-Thiensville School District board, waves at drivers outside Homestead High School Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Mequon, Wis. A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in the . Many of Mr. Soleskis goals concentrate on engagement with the community and the preservation of Mequons character. } Architectural Board: January 10 - 6:00 P.M. Planning Commission: January 10 - 6:00 P.M. . Elected to the board in June 2017, Paulais serving her second term. Email:ptaebel@mtsd.k12.wi.us, 5000 W. Mequon RoadMequon, WI 53092262-238-8500, Site MapStaff DirectoryCalendarsMenusSafety Reporting FormAsk MTSDEnroll in MTSD, EmploymentAccessibility StatementPrivacy StatementNon-discrimination and Equal OpportunityAnnual NoticesTransparency Center. Balancing the requirement to provide excellent services for residents while keeping taxes low [is a major issue Mequon faces.] April 5, 2022. It's very hard to prove a negative. To read about other recall efforts related to the coronavirus and government responses to the pandemic, click here. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, left: 0; These are also areas that she would like to focus on. They will know who I am, what is happening at City Hall and what is being proposed, not just after the decisions are made. Meanwhile, elections for two seats on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board will be occurring on the same date, with Ms. Christine Schultz and Mr. Aaron Hurvitz challenging incumbent board members Ms. Mary Cyrier and Ms. Kathryn Houpt for their spots. display: inline; Now I speak out. Contrary to common misconceptions, local government, which includes the Common Council and the School Board, influences the lives of its residents far more than the national government does. 2021 . Construction Forecast for Week of February 13 Above is the Construction Forecast for the I-43 North-South Project, Applying these business skills at City Hall will cut waste and improve the productivity, efficiency, responsiveness and quality of city services, Dr. Armstrong said. Written By NewsOne Staff | 10.20.21. display: block; Kris Kittell, who is running to unseat an incumbent in a Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall election, says the Holocaust references he posted to social media were not intended maliciously. More: Bice: Rebecca Kleefisch was a critic of recall elections when she was the target. What started out as frustration over coronavirus rules and face masks has now grown into an effort across Wisconsin to recall dozens of local school board members. I always insure that I get the maximum value from any expenditure I make.. } Chromy said she was excited to be moving onto the April election and pleased by the voter turnout. height: 100%; "I don't have an antisemitic bone in my body," he said. font-weight: 200; Erik Hollander was elected to the board in April 2020 and is serving his first term. "Paul (Buzzell) and I really continue to really want to unify the community after the last recall election," said Levash in a phone interview. Possessing over 31 years of experience as a business executive in diverse industries including banking, software development, data conversion and pharmaceuticals, Ms. Cyrier claimed that she brings the efficiency and analytical mindset necessary in these fields to the School Board. In terms of her qualifications, Ms. Braverman possesses a large range of experience across various industries, including information technology, manufacturing and engineering. font-size: 1.25em; } A Thiensville woman named Loretta King wrote an April 2, 2022, witness statement to the Police . Incumbent Akram Khan defeated Kristopher Kittell in the special general election for Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education on November 2, 2021. The time was when school board elections were sleepy affairs. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plan A Mequon resident places up signs in support of the reelection of incumbents Ms. Mary Cyrier and Ms. Kathryn Houpt for the Mequon-Thiensville School Board. [5] Supporters submitted more than 4,400 signatures on August 23, 2021. } Source1Source2. The first thing I will do is be more responsive to the residents than our current alderman, Mr. Soleski stated. MEQUON - Former School Board member Paul Buzzell and CESA 6 COO Jason Levash were voted onto the Mequon-Thiensville School Board Tuesday, surpassing challengers Jill Chromy and Scarlett. line-height: 1.5em; Phone: 414-712-4512 FILE - Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Five candidates are running for two seats on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board. padding-bottom: 8px; We'll begin with a training on our script and the miniVAN app, and then hit the doors! To provide proof of the benefits of his reelection, Alderman Strzelczyk indicates his accomplishments. 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