Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Hoping to leave previous conflict and divisiveness behind, council members are sworn in after a rough election season.
The Muskego Common Council turned a page Tuesday night as new terms began for incumbent Aldermen Neil Borgman and Dan Soltisiak, and Robert Wolfe took the seat as 1st District alderman. He had defeated Tracy Snead earlier in April after a race that featured tensions between the two candidates, and at times turned personal. In addition, Municipal Judge Patrick Berigan was sworn in by Waukesha Circuit Court Judge William Domina. It will be Berigan's sixth term on Muskego's court. Council members then voted for president, selecting Neil Borgman on a unanimous vote. Soltysiak also received a unanimous vote as the council representative to the plan commission, and Kert Harenda was voted in as the council representative for the Little Muskego …
Residents come forward at eleventh hour to halt bidding process for construction of recreational trail, citing concerns over loss of trees and saying the road is too dangerous for anyone to ride bikes, even on an offroad trail.
They've been a part of every road plan, in part to allow residents to ride bikes and walk around the city, however a planned recreation trail to run along Tess Corners Drive has come under fire by residents who feel the loss of trees and the cost isn't warranted. The matter was initially aired as part of a Committee of the Whole meeting last week, and was again discussed Monday Night at the Parks and Recreation Board meeting. The issue puts residents who supported a path because of safety concerns for people wanting to walk or ride along the road against those who feel the path still wouldn't provide safety for bikers or pedestrians. Christine Nelson, a resident who lives on Tess Corners Drive, told the committee on April 10 the path would…
Organizational meeting will see incumbents and new member sworn in and make appointments for committees.
The new edition of the Common Council will officially start work Tuesday evening, which is labeled an organizational meeting. Incumbent Aldermen Neil Borgman (D3) and Dan Soltysiak (D5) will be sworn in by Judge William Domina for their respective fifth and second terms on the council, while Robert Wolfe, who upset incumbent Tracy Snead for the 1st District aldermanic seat on April 3, will begin his first term. Judge Patrick Berigan will also return for another term as municipal judge. Snead will be recognized for her six years of service on the council, and may offer a parting statement, however she had indicated at the April 10 council meeting that she may not be in attendance. She also had thanked her family and supporters at the end of…
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 …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Young's Auto celebrates a belated groundbreaking in Muskego's downtown, continuing 33 years of service.
Donald Young got a little emotional in thanking the business community and the city for its help in making a new auto collision repair shop a reality. He spoke as the Chamber of Commerce and other partners came out to celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Young's Auto on Friday afternoon. "I couldn't have done it without all of your help," he said. The current shop, which was estimated to have been built around 1922, is going to be torn down as Janesville Road is widened, which was a little bittersweet for Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, who was on hand to congratulate Young. "I hate to see an old building be torn down, but it is a sign of progress, and we're happy to help out Young's with getting a new building," she said. The structure …
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Officials hope delay of purchase of Little Muskego Lake property and creation of new committee will address public's need for costs on proposed park development
Extra time to consider citizens' input on what should go into a park on the lake: Check. Exploration of costs based on that input: Check. The ability for the Common Council to reverse an earlier decision to buy the property should it decide buying the park land is not in the best interest of the city: Check. Addressing the concerns of many residents regarding the city's proposed purchase of a 4.6-acre parcel on Little Muskego Lake, aldermen voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a resolution that puts the next step into the hands of the Parks and Recreation Board. The resolution calls for the creation of a subcommittee of the parks board that will study the issue, gather cost estimates and public input, and come back to the Common Council with…
Monday, March 12, 2012
Record of leadership has resulted in more efficient government, says resident and former mayor.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Tracy Snead deserves your vote on April 3. As your Mayor for 4 1/2 years I have had the pleasure to work with Alderman Snead and can state without hesitation that she has worked in your interest for the past 6 years. Her leadership on the council and ability to work through issues to conclusion is a skill most politicians do not have. Her time on the Common Council resulted a better and more efficient government we all benefit from. Her opponent is a one-issue candidate and would not be able to fill her shoes. District one voters have a choice: a proven representative who has consistently looked out for your interests or an one issue candidate with no track record! Vote Alderperson Tracy Snead on April 3, without question the best …
Birdwatcher
3:34 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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