Glenn holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from UW- Milwaukee, Mathematics, a Master of Science Degree in Economics from UW-Madison, and a Master of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois. 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. Protect Your Quality of Life . Party Affiliation: Next Election: 2022. Listen to your common sense. We have been fortunate to have mostly very good people holding office. ARGUMENT: Institutional memory and Old Mequon are lost through term limits.THE TRUTH: Voters will always be able to elect long term residents. Most of the time, when there is an open seat, a couple of people run. (262) 236-2914Email. I pledge to fairly represent and serve the residents of District 8 with integrity and professionalism Bill Gebhardt, District 8 Alderman | Mequon WI Mark Gierl won an open records lawsuit against the Mequon-Thiensville School District in October, he is suing the district again,. State: Wisconsin. Brian received his Undergraduate Real Estate & Finance Degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. 11333 N. Cedarburg Road These standing committees make recommendations to the full body regarding municipal projects, facilities, services, finance and personnel and the communitys health, safety and welfare. In fact, I think this is good advice for all holders of elected office. As a new homeowner in Alderman Gierl's district who needed support, I was very impressed by his responsiveness and resolve to help me navigate a pool ordinance issue that I was unaware of when I purchased my home. If you try to make everyone happy, you will fail (and will drive yourself crazy). About City of Mequon issues: The Big Picture is not enough. 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." They > are: In District 2, incumbent Alderman Connie Pukaite will not be seeking > reelection. Ensure your voice is heard. The Mayor recommends policies to the Council and breaks tie votes. Jeffrey has been teaching at Jefferson Elementary School in the Wauwatosa School District since 1987. Be polite in return. Additionally, Glenn has been an avid volunteer for non-profits, such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A complaint filed Feb. 22 in Ozaukee County Circuit Court said Gierl is requesting emaildistribution lists and emails sent to such lists, which distribute information todistrict alumni, recipients ofthe district's Momentum newsletter and Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department participants. Those interested will participate in an interview session conducted by the Committee of the Whole at 6:30 P.M. on June 7, 2022. 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 . Rob moved to the City of Mequon with his family in the 1970s and attended k-12 in the Mequon-Thiensville School District. Contact Information City Clerk's Office 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092 Caroline Fochs City Clerk (262) 236-2912 Email Janet Meyer Deputy Clerk (262) 236-2911 Email Kathy Andrykowski Deputy Clerk (262) 236-2914 Email View Full Contact Details Upcoming Events Brian currentlyserves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. He had served as the. MEQUON -- There is a hotly-contested mayor's race in Mequon, and one of the candidates has been forced to call police. Plus, even without term limits, most of the current Common Council has not lived in Mequon for 25+ years, yet most do not want radical changes. Andrew Nerbun. ARGUMENT: Term limits are only needed for partisan races because of the pernicious influence of money in politics.THE TRUTH: Even though our elections are not determined by money, our results are the same incumbents keep their offices regardless of the contributions they make. The Common Council, comprised of the Mayor and eight aldermen, is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Mequon. Just 92 votes separated Gielow and opponent, long-time Alderman Dan . For many of us, that would be one of the things we consider when voting (I am a 40+ year resident). No court date has been set yet for the newest lawsuit, according to online court records. Most potential officeholders see the task of defeating an incumbent as too great. Many good ideas that have been poorly executed have come back to haunt the City. Additionally, Brian has been a volunteer and (Past) President for several Wisconsin professional trade associations. The successful appointee will fill the current seat until the April 4, 2023 Spring Election. The Committee of the Whole, in a unanimous vote Tuesday, affirmed that the Common Council will fill the District 8 Aldermanic vacancy by appointment. Rob currently serves on the Finance-Personnel Committee and the Planning Commission. 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. As a lifelong resident of District 8, Bill serves as President of the Juniper Road Corporation, representing thirty-seven households. Quit while you still have something to offer rather than biding your time until your term is done. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-Eau Claire and went on to attend the Medical College of Wisconsin for her medical degree. Step forward and be heard. You will accomplish more if you get along with other aldermen. ContactAlec Johnson at(262) 875-9469 oralec.johnson@jrn.com. Additionally, Markhas a long record of volunteerism. 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. Do not expect a bunch of lazy bureaucrats. Principles about governments proper role are more important than a specific agenda. "They can't argue they're worried that disclosure will interfere with parent-school communications, because these are broader lists of community members.". Listen to your constituents. Please see the Elections Page for more information. Prioritize. Opponents (mostly officeholders and their families) have arguments against term limits. Dale attended Messmer High School, Milwaukee, WI and the University of Wisconsin -Lacrosse. Authorized and paid for by Friends of John Wirth. This is the public Facebook page of Brian Parrish, District 6 Alderman in Mequon, Wisconsin. Democracy is engaged. About City of Mequon issues: 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. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Remember, 48-1. You can disagree with other aldermen without being disagreeable. 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. Mequon employees are a dedicated group. 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. I am a wife, a mother, a lifelong resident of Mequon, and I am passionate about our community. Flexibility is important, but consistency and fairness are even more important. If you listen, they will respect you and might come to welcome your views too. Kathleencompleted a residency in both Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Others will assume the worst about you because you are a politician and, in this highly politicized world, some will be rude and condescending. Most people you meet, regardless of how long you serve, will not know or care that you are an alderman. Kelly Tolocko, Mequon WI, Candidate for Alderwoman District 2. Jeffrey was first elected to his position in 2019. City: Mequon. An elected official is not personally important. Applications from those interested should be in the form of a letter of interest and resume, and will be accepted in the Clerks Department until noon on Friday, June 3, 2022. Phone messages were left with and emails were sent to Mequon-Thiensville School District officials, who did not immediately respond. Jeffrey has called Mequon home since 1993. Anxiety and fear are not good compasses of public policy. Hold fast to your principles, and your agenda will follow. ARGUMENT: Term limits are anti-democratic.THE TRUTH: Poppycock. Council members are elected for three-year terms. . City Clerk Brian received his Undergraduate Real Estate & Finance Degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. But do not pretend that you are important. All rights reserved. In most every instance in communities in Wisconsin and around the country, when voters are allowed to vote by referendum on term limits, they vote to approve them. Their arguments hold little water. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Daleis currently the General Manager of Newman Chevrolet in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Plus, people in Mequon have been blessed with generally good government. Gierlalso backed the recall effort financially. If you are smart and honest, the majority will judge you based on your cumulative work. Kathleen is an activemember of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Additionally, Glenn has been an avid volunteer for non-profits, such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More:Four candidates advance to April general election in Mequon-Thiensville School Board race, More:Mequon-Thiensville schools appeal order to release parent email addresses to alderman, "MTSD has no excuse not to turn over those records," Kamenick said in the emailed statement. 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. 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. Dale attended Messmer High School, Milwaukee, WI and the University of Wisconsin -Lacrosse. Usually, only one side of an issue speaks up. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer and Fund Raiser, Topic Highlight: Mark Gierl leads effort to oppose NOAA Marine Sanctuary takeover of shoreline [Click for Details], Self Defense Instructor-Battered and Abused Women, President-City Wide Crime Prevention Network (retired), Re-elect Gierl: A reputation you can count on, Mark Gierl for Alderman Mequon District 5, MBA Special Emphasis Economics and Finance, Certified Investment management Analyst Wharton School of Business (retired), Financial Planning Professional 40 years (retired), Commissioner-Mequon Municipal Water Utility, Reduction of government waste and inefficiencies. They brazenly and repeatedly disregard the law," Gierl said in the statement. In addition, Jeffrey has a Master of Science Degree in School Administration and has a license in Curriculum and Instruction from UW-Milwaukee. 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! On Tuesday, August 14, the Common Council will consider an ordinance I proposed that would create term limits for the mayor and alderman. 11333 N.CedarburgRoad Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Marketing Management from the University of Saint Thomas. It is a great place. The district did not respond to his request, according to the complaint. Simply because the folks on one side of an issue make more noise, they do not necessarily represent the majority of your district or the City. Brian Parrish, appointed on October 22, 2019, serves as Alderman for District 6. Powered by CampaignPartner.com - Political. Measures to encourage contested, vigorous and positive campaigns are the essence of democracy. Additionally, Mark has a long record of volunteerism. Brian volunteered on the Planning Commission from 2013 until November 2019. 117 likes. Each Council member serves on at least one of the Councils four standing committees. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Propose things. (262) 242-3100 Have thick skin. Right or wrong, they are good people. It can be personally rewarding. Brian currently serves as Common Council President and sits on the Park & Open Space Committee and Finance & Personnel Committee. Have fun as an alderman. Issues are discussed. My proposal is considered a "charter ordinance"; therefore, it will require six of the eight Since January 1, 2000, incumbent aldermen have sought reelection 49 times. Most of the time, creating committees and task forces is just a way to defer making decisions. For more information or to submit your letter of interest and resume, please contact the Clerk's Department 262-236-2911 or cfochs@ci.mequon.wi.us. Daleserved in the US ARMY from 1974 1979. Incumbents rarely have challengers. Of course, things do not get done without money, but much can be done within the confines of a budget. For more information or to submit your letter of interest and resume, please contact the Clerks Department 262-236-2911 or cfochs@ci.mequon.wi.us. 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. You are a servant of the people. On the other hand, remember that their jobs only exist to serve the City. The Council also has representatives on the Citys planning commission and park and library boards. Ozaukee County Economic Development Corporation, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. District 5 Alderman Term Date: 2020 to 2023 Phone Number: (414) 467-1213 Email: mgierl@ci.mequon.wi.us Profile: Mark Gierl was elected to be the Alderman for District 5 in April of 2014 and presently serves on the Public Safety Committee and the Public Welfare Committee. Website by Friends of Mark Gierl for Alderman. "I find it shameful that MTSD wastes taxpayers' money to defend their illegal conduct. On Tuesday, August 14, the Common Council will consider an ordinance I proposed that would create term limits for the mayor and alderman. Three of those lists are "Alumni" - "This goes out to former students"; "Momentum Newsletter,"which goes to parents/guardians and community members;and "Mequon-Thiensville Recreation,"which goes to Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department participants. 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. He genuinely cares about our community. Additionally, the Council relies on input from residents and recommendations from many volunteer citizen committees to ensure a citizen-centered process. Views too and has a Master of Science Degree from UW-Eau Claire and went on to attend Medical. 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