Monday, June 25, 2012
Tuesday night meetings will cover issues on rezoning DJ's property on Janesville, the amendment to an ordinance for cell 911, and the hiring of a new alderman in District 4.
Three public hearings will be held during Tuesday night's Common Council meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall, covering rezoning, the city's 911 fight with Waukesha County and the city's comprehensive plan. In addition, the vacancy on the council after the departure of Keith Werner as alderman for the 4th District will be filled as the four candidates interested will be vetted by the council. A recent request by resident Dan Hewitt, who owns the property that DJ's Pub and Grill sits on along Janesville Road, could have the land rezoned for business. Although there has been a business on that land for about 90 years, city planners said it was always considered a residential parcel. The rezoning will allow Hewitt to rebuild the …
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The vacancy created by Keith Werner's resignation will be filled Tuesday night; here are the candidates.
Four candidates have stepped forward for the 4th District Aldermanic seat on the Common Council to serve out the term of Keith Werner, who resigned about a month ago. Werner was facing a recall based in large part on his 'yes' vote for a lake park purchase earlier this year. The district includes a large portion of lake residents, who were vocal in their opposition to the purchase of land on the lake by the city for future use as a public park. The following candidates will appear before the Common Council, which will decide by paper ballot after an interview process who will fill the remaining term of 4th District Alderman. The term expires April of 2013. Reno Berg - A resident of Muskego since 1975, and in the 4th District since 1986; …
Friday, February 3, 2012
The idea makes many uncomfortable, and in a town where many offices are on the ballot unopposed, the cost of a recall may be measured in good candidates.
I was pleased - no, thrilled - to see that every seat on the Common Council this year's election ballot had a challenger. For District 1, a primary will be required on Feb. 21 to whittle the candidates down to two. It tells me that people are committed enough to serve their community, and are willing to work hard to earn a vote. Competition for offices also allows residents to hear what each candidate's position is on an issue. Last year, only one of four districts had a challenger, which made for a very short candidates forum. Kert Harenda, Noah Fiedler and Neome Schaumberg were therefore present, but not peppered with questions, and couldn't really debate to defend a position. As stirrings of a recall effort against the mayor and other …
Muskego Held Hostage
7:41 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
MEG member, Debra Bolton, attacked the rezoning of DJ’s, Muskego bar/restaurant, at last night's Council Meeting. In her estimation Muskego needed “fewer restaurants and especially bars.” She stated she would not miss what she called the drinking and noise that is prevalent at our bars and restaurants. In her estimation bars and alcohol were a detriment to Muskego and she would not miss any of … more ›