position: relative; Mayor Abendroth had almost four times as many closed meetings during his tenure than his predecessor had, and we need more transparency., We need more transparency; many decisions are made behind closed doors, and they need more transparency and input from the community, Dr. Armstrong said. In the aldermanic race for District 1, Alderman Robert Strzelczyk will face Mr. Edward Soleski. I believe this [group] is a small, but very vocal minority [] The school district isn't perfect, it's not perfect for me. School districts | I think that the government should stay out of peoples lives as much as possible., To shed more light on this position, Mr. Wirth said, I respect property rights. As I have said for over a decade, an informed and engaged community will always make the best decisions," said Buzzell in an email. width: 100%; Rebecca Kleefisch, a Republican candidate for governor, took the unusual step of endorsing 48 school board candidates. 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. 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. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Those efforts failed due to a majority of voters rejecting the recall last November. Scarlett Johnson, Kris Kittell, Charles Lorenz and Cheryle Rebholz will run in the Nov. 2 Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall election. display: inline-block; width: 100% !important; } Moreover, Mr. Soleski plans to maintain Mequons character by protecting the land west of 76th Street, which developers look at as red meat ripe for development, and whose current requirements include a 5-acre minimum parcel along with well and septic., I intend to keep the [land] this way. | text-align: left !important; This includes keeping taxes lowthey have not been increased for the past seven years; maintaining professional and efficient city serviceswe have reduced the number of city employees by 17 over the past 15 years; encouraging quality economic development that is consistent with the citys vision and standards; increasing the entertainment and recreational opportunities for families; and fostering teamwork and cooperation amongst the Common Council, staff and other civic organizations.. Please take the time to learn more about them. .non_result_row th { background-color: #003388; .race_header.democratic { .votebox-results-metadata { Results are unofficial until they are canvassed. Mr. Wirth also addresses what he believes to be the main issues facing Mequon. line-height: 1.5em; Instead, they dismissed questions about the principal as rumor mongering.. Phone:262-389-5221 "MTSDs focus remains on advancing our vision and planning for a robust learning experience for all students for the 2021-2022 school year," Loucks said. We need to focus on the current issues at hand.. .results_row { A right-wing school board candidate in suburban Milwaukee has been shamed into deleting her Twitter account after racist and homophobic tweets including . text-align: center; .indicate_scroll { The campaign to recall four members of the Mequon-Thiensville School Board failed on Tuesday, with all four incumbents retaining their seats. Incumbent Erik Hollander defeated Charles Lorenz in the special general election for Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education on November 2, 2021. Listen. I question everything and want to ensure that decisions are made based on facts, sound policy and best practices rather than emotions or cronyism., If elected, Mr. Wirth plans to continue working on the goals he had established while he was in office, which includes fighting for low taxes and efficient spending, excellent safety services (police, fire and ambulance), better roads, fair and impartial administration and enforcement of laws and open and responsive government.. In tweets from 2020, Johnson said "yeah, the threat of white supremacy keeps me up at night" next to a picture of a yawning sloth. font-size: 2em; Among other achievements, Ms. Cyrier has helped bring the tax levy down 11.4 percent, retire $1.3 million in debt and implement 4K, land sale and referendum recommendations.. } I communicated with many of you by email, phone and in-person, and I plan to communicate even more regularly and to add social media to my communication tools., Government needs to do a better job of seeking input from residents and of letting people know what is happening at City Hall, Mr. Wirth said. [1][2][3] Cheryle Rebholtz ran against Francour, Charles Lorenz ran against Hollander, Kristopher Kittell ran against Khan, and Scarlett Johnson ran against Schultz. ADVERTISEMENT Holding traditional conservative values, Dr. Armstrongs goals mainly revolve around creating a more effective, efficient government and enabling more open and transparent communication between the government and its constituents. From these positions, Ms. Cyrier declared that she displayed leadership, fiscal responsibility, engagement, educational excellence and ingrained analytical decision processes., Ms. Cyrier has also attained various accomplishments throughout her time in office. } Ballot measures, Who represents me? Public policy. Paid for by Anne Watts 4 MTSD School Board, Anne Watts Treasurer. City Clerk's Office 11333 N. Cedarburg Road Mequon, WI 53092. Nov. 3, 2021, 2:01 PM PDT. State legislature | } According to Mequon Ordinance Section 2-30 (a) (14), because all ordinances, resolutions and laws require five affirmative votes in order to be enacted, the mayor may vote only when a fifth vote is necessary to break up a four-four tie. Ms. Braverman described building stronger relationships and improving communication with residents as a significant goal of hers. Excellent article. Mr. Soleski explained what he would do if elected. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Below are the 4 candidates in the order they will be on the ballot. To provide proof of the benefits of his reelection, Alderman Strzelczyk indicates his accomplishments. In the same vein, fellow challenger Mr. Aaron Hurvitz also contends for a position on the School Board. Many of Mr. Soleskis goals concentrate on engagement with the community and the preservation of Mequons character. Thus, under these stipulations, the Common Council has, but is not limited to, the following legislative powers in regards to the City: reviewing and approving payment of all bills and license applications; assessing and collecting local taxes; handling matters related to police, fire, traffic, boating and building regulations; dealing with matters related to health, community services and nuisances; managing issues related to public works projects and citizen concerns involving streets, lighting, sewers and water and city-owned properties; maintenance of public and private property. } April 5, 2022. On her tweetabout transgender men, Johnson said she doesn't believe in shaming someone for not being attracted to transgender men. Ms. Christine Schultz and Mr. Aaron Hurvitz are challenging incumbent board members Ms. Mary Cyrier and Ms. Kathryn Houpt for their spots. It's very hard to prove a negative. [5], A group supporting the board members, called the Coalition to Support MTSD, was formed in response to the recall effort. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Utilizing his political and business experience, Alderman Strzelczyk plans to combine the skills from both realms to yield greater efficiency and results in the Common Council. The Mequon-Thiensville School District would like to thank the Clerks of the City of Mequon, Village of Thiensville, City of Cedarburg and Ozaukee County, and their respected staff members, for their cooperation and collaboration in managing the school district's special election. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Incumbent Akram Khan defeated Kristopher Kittell in the special general election for Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education on November 2, 2021. Elected to the Board in 2014, Wendy has over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing and fund development. Primaries are typically very low turnout, but that I was able to get a lot of the community members and supporters and those who were willing to listen out to place their vote for me and give me the opportunity to run and serve as a Mequon-Thiensville School Board member. As a Hispanic woman in 2021 I am less afraid of white supremacy and far more afraid of tribal identity politics that seek to tear this country apart at the seams and wreck havoc on the well-being of our children," Johnson said. color: #888; In the running this time are: Scarlett Johnson, one of the recall effort's candidates in. Ms. Schultz focuses her campaign on her experience and her goals. } Elected to the board in June 2017, Paulais serving her second term. We'll begin with a training on our script and the miniVAN app, and then hit the doors! | "I don't have an antisemitic bone in my body," he said. Johnson also said she has gay family members, and that she supports gay marriage. MEQUON, WI Wendy Francour, Vice President Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education and recall candidate, today released the following letter to the Mequon-Thiensville community. Collaborate with . Ive delivered successful business strategies across various organizations, including Harley Davidson and Rockwell Automation. overflow-y: hidden; This format allows those viewing the meeting remotely the same level of participation as those attending in-person. } Currently, Shelley works for iVantage Health Analytics, helping hospitals and health systems improve performance with a combination of consulting, software products and data analytics. .votebox_legend { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. School board. margin-bottom: 4px; The student news site of Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin. padding-top: 3px; The election will be held April 6, though in-person voting began in both Mequon and Thiensville Tuesday. Johnson said in a phoneinterview that being Puerto Rican, she is not a white supremacist. .votebox { } } She brings in-depth knowledge and extensive involvement in the district, having served for the past 12+ years in a variety of leadership positions, including co-vice president and co-president positions on the Lake Shore PTO and Homestead PTSO, several district level committees, the Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation (MTEF), and the community at large. "What unites us is so much more powerful than what divides us. font-size: 12px; 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. Partisan politics should be kept out of our school board. Mailing Address P.O. The first thing I will do is be more responsive to the residents than our current alderman, Mr. Soleski stated. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Student Engagement & School Perceptions Survey, Talented, Advanced and Gifted Identification, Board Responsibilities & Community Engagement. However, the mayor does possess more weighty executive authority within these limitations. } He takes credit for Mequons prudent economic growth and decreasing turnover in local businesses and for the new options for potential residents in conservation subdivisions that promote open space and allow for larger buffers between new neighborhoods and existing homes.. 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. Email:jlevash@mtsd.k12.wi.us, 11556 N. Creekside Ct. "I certainly experienced racism in my life and it is humiliating, though it didnt define me. .votebox-scroll-container { This is a decrease from both 2020 and 2021. Allowing for equal access to the meeting by all participants, regardless of in-person or virtual attendance, is a priority for the Board . Not only is this legally questionable, but it sends a clear message that the School Board is no longer advocating for the students of our district. Recall elections seeking to remove four of the seven members of the Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were held on November 2, 2021. We need to preserve our rural heritage in this area and Mequons character., In addition, Mr. Soleski addressed further issues with this current proposal. width: 100% MEQUON Mequon-Thiensville voters cast their ballots Tuesday in a recall race between incumbents and challengers for school board seats for the Mequon-Thiensville School District. Ms. Braverman, endorsed by former Alderman John Leszczynski, concentrates her election campaign on her own set of goals and experience. "I hate that I have to give you all these credentials. } 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. The chart below compares coronavirus-related recalls to recalls for all other reasons in 2020, 2021, and 2022. A majority of voters cast ballots in favor of keeping board members Wendy Francour, Erik Hollander, Akram Khan, and Chris Schultz in office, defeating all four recalls. background-color: #db0000; Of those, 34 won including eight incumbents, based on preliminary results. CHAMPION for the Students REPRESENTATIVE for the Parents STEWARD for the Community ADVOCATE for the Staff REGISTER to VOTE Ensure you are registered to VOTE in the General Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 STAY CONNECTED Challenging Mayor Abendroth for his position, Dr. Aaron Armstrong seeks to win the mayoral candidacy. Email: wfrancour@mtsd.k12.wi.us, 8955 W. Highlander Dr. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and supports the state WI-ACHE chapter. Over the past year, the MTSD School Board has routinely abandoned their voting responsibilities to MTSD Superintendent Matt Joynt. margin: 8px auto; When I raised questions about Principal Kate Dunning leaving Lake Shore in a letter to the editor, the School Board did not answer questions about her departure., Mr. Hurvitz then said, Many, many parents from Lake Shore were asking the same questions [as me]. November 2: Nemaha USD 115, Kansas & Mequon-Thiensville School District, Wisconsin, What's on my ballot? .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { She then built her career working in strategic planning, marketing and regulatory compliance for large health-care organizations, with her final position being that of Director of Strategic Planning at the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH. .votebox-results-metadata-p { To fortify his reelection platform, Mayor Abendroth boasts his future goals, experience and accomplishments in office. overflow-x: auto; Phone: 414-712-4512 MEQUON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Some school board primary elections in southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, Feb. 15 are heating up as politics are pushed to the forefront. Combining donations from conservative supporters and Mequon and Thiensville residents, more than $47,000 has been raised in support of the recall. As a former Homestead science teacher, Ms. Christine Schultz now aims to assist the district through a position on the School Board. display: block; 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. Also, Mr. Soleski identifies his intent to help resolve issues between farmers and residents as a main goal in his campaign. } Thank you for your hard work. Thanks for submitting! } Reassessing voter registration status, reviewing candidates policy stances and checking election dates, many prepare to cast their ballot as Mequons election season rolls in. left: 0px; Paul Buzzell received the most votes, 2,674 (27.39%). 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