Wednesday, April 4, 2012
As the debate turned downright nasty in some races, local candidates on both sides of the results say it's time to get back to work for the city's best interests.
Whether it was a winning candidate, or one who ended up short in the vote count, the tone of conciliation mixed with a little fatigue over Muskego elections was evident. "While it's a happy time, I'm also concerned over how the races went, and how negative everything became," said 3rd District Alderman Neil Borgman, who will be back on the council for a fifth term, defeating challenger Larry Lefebvre. "I'm honored to serve my district, I've worked hard, and I've tried to listen to what they're saying as I've made decisions on the council," Borgman added. "Our race was fairly clean in comparison to what Tracy (Snead) and Dan (Soltysiak) had to face, which was sad." Snead was also ready to move on after her loss to Robert Wolfe, who posted a…
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
In an election with higher than expected turnout, Aldermen Neil Borgman and Dan Soltysiak with return to council, but Tracy Snead's term ends after six years with a defeat by challenger Robert Wolfe.
Muskego Alderman Tracy Snead was bounced out of her 1st District seat on the Common Council Tuesday — losing to challenger Robert Wolfe by more than a 2-to-1 margin. Two other aldermen who were on the ballot Tuesday fared better — District 3 Alderman Neil Borgmanand District 5 Alderman Dan Soltysiak survived challenges from Larry Lefebvre and John Engelhardt, respectively. The Wisconsin primary election was expected to draw about a 35 percent voter turnout, but local aldermanic races in Muskego and a heightened interest in recent Common Council decisions seemed to increase numbers at the local polls. Voter turnout was 41 percent in the city, but aldermanic races increased that number considerably in those districts. The Snead-Wolfe race …
Monday, April 2, 2012
City, county and national races make for a full ballot on Tuesday; be informed before you head out and cast your ballot.
Unless you've been abroad (for example, interplanetary travel), you know that it will be time to head to the polls on Tuesday. We've listed information about the candidates in all contested races on our Election Central page. There are contested races in all three aldermanic districts. Incumbent Tracy Snead and Robert Wolfe will vie for the 1st District; Alderman Neil Borgman and challenger Larry Lefebvre will be on the District 3 ballot, and the 5th District will feature a race between incumbent Dan Soltysiak and John Engelhardt. The candidates had presented their views during a forum on March 20, but others will also appear on the ballot who were not present during that event, including Muskego-Norway School Board candidates Eric …
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Lake park development, Parkland Mall, and economic development lead discussion among aldermanic candidates
The six aldermanic candidates met at City Hall Tuesday night to discuss the issues in the only public opportunity for residents to hear from them. The forum allowed for questions to be submitted from residents and moderator Jim Schaefer, who is also the Muskego-Norway School Board president, posed them to the competing candidates. There was much consensus to be had on Muskego's arrangement with the Tess Corners Fire Department (all candidates felt their was no need to enlist a full time department or fire chief), the need for continued transparency of meetings and available agenda, and funding to Janesville Road for streetscaping enhancements. However, other divisions arose over spending. A question posted on whether it was a good idea to …
Monday, February 27, 2012
Neil Borgman and Larry Lefebvre have run against each other in 2010 for lakeside district and will debate on March 20.
Muskego's third district includes roughly half of the shoreline residents on Little Muskego lake, with its boundaries extending to a 'wedge' east and north and bordered by College Avenue and Janesville road. Neil Borgman and Larry Lefebvre will face off in April, which is a repeat of the 2010 race in the district. In that contest, Borgman won 351 to 209 votes, with a turnout of approximately 25 percent. As recent debate on the Common Council has centered on a park on Little Muskego Lake, it's likely to be a key issue for voters in this district. The candidates will debate in a forum on March 20 at City Hall. Neil Borgman, incumbent Number of years on Common Council: I was elected to the council in 2004. With the exception of the Teen …
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Preliminary draft provides much information that is likely known already, and CDA gives direction to turn data into meaningful answers for city development.
A long-awaited marketing study from the Vierbich/Voltedge group on the economic corridors in the city was presented to the Community Development Authority on Wednesday night. Findings of the marketing plan thus far was given by Errin Welty and Brandon Rutz of the marketing firm. The firm had looked at five primary areas, including Racine Avenue Commercial/Muskego Centre; Muskego Business Park; ‘Downtown’ Janesville Road, including Pioneer Drive; Moorland Road; Tess Corners. Larry Lefebvre, Vice Chairman of the CDA, said his take-away from the findings was that Muskego lacked a specific destination, and needed to develop a corporate business park in order to drive traffic, and thus economic development. The study also pointed to nearby "New…
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Kert Harenda cites spending as reason to stay focused as a councilman, and lends support for District 3 and 5 incumbents as well as challengers to District 1.
While Kert Harenda, alderman for District 2, had filed papers to be a candidate for the county supervisory district 23, he decided to instead opt out of the race to focus on what he felt was the main issue on the common council. "My time and effort is better focused this election season making sure Muskego has the right people on the Common Council so the city takes the correct path for the future; the path of fiscal responsibility, openness and transparency - the path of real strength and prosperity for everyone in Muskego," Harenda said in an email to Patch. "Right now there are more important things in the city going on. Like, is the Common Council going to continue down the path of spend, spend, spend to saddle our children and …
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A primary will be required in city race; however, school board race features no newcomers
The deadline for candidates to officially throw their hats in the ring has come and gone, and it appears some Muskego voters will be asked to come to the polls in February, as challengers in the 1st District race will require a primary. Polling stations will be open in this district only. Aldermanic District 1 will have Tracy Snead, the incumbent, facing Randall Hojnacki and Robert Wolfe. In summary, the Muskego ballot should appear as follows for Feb. 21: District 1 Alderman - Tracy Snead, Randall Hojnacki and Robert Wolfe In addition, the Waukesha County Supervisor's race for district 23 will feature businessman Keith Hammitt and Randall Hojnacki vying for the seat. Kert Harenda had filed candidacy papers, but did not submit the …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
With today as the last day to file, all Aldermanic races appear to have challengers.
Now that the Christmas season is in the rearview mirror, election season returns (did it ever really leave?), and Tuesday marks the final day that candidates can file paperwork at City Hall to get on the ballot. Unlike last year, which saw only one district contested (Heidi Lindhorst ran unsuccessfully against incumbent Keith Werner in district 4), all three seats up for election have at least two names that will appear on the ballot. Here's a breakdown: District 1 - Tracy Snead is facing a challenge from two others, Randall Hojnacki and Robert Wolfe, although Wolfe's nomination papers have not been filed as of yet. In addition, Hojnacki's name also appears as a candidate for the 23rd District for the Waukesha County Board. As each …
Monday, December 5, 2011
It's likely at least two of the three districts up for re-election will be true races; first district is still unknown if Tracy Snead will run.
In 2011, four aldermanic seats were on the ballot in Muskego, but only one - district four - saw any competition, with Heidi Lindhorst running unsuccessfully against incumbent Keith Werner. Kert Harenda (D2), Neome Schaumberg (D6) and Noah Fiedler (D7) all ran unopposed. However, 2012 is setting up to be a different year, with district five's seat already featuring two candidates, incumbent Dan Soltysiak, and newcomer John Englehardt, who has been a member of the board for the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, as well as the pastor of the Muskego Apostolic Tabernacle. District three's alderman Neil Borgman has said he will file papers to run again, and may face Larry Lefebvre, a member of the Little Muskego Lake District Board…
Denise Konkol
12:12 am on Friday, April 6, 2012
I didn't see the question, so I don't know which piece has been removed. Normally there is a 'spacer' left in the comment string. Generally if there is profanity, even if someone 'cleverly' someone leaves out a letter, that will be flagged and pulled. I don't have the time to hang out in the comments section as much as some think I do, and others think I'm here too much. This discussion has been … more ›