The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed: Office Incumbent - School Board Member Wendy L. Francour Office Incumbent - School Board Member Erik Hollander Johnson is one of four candidates seeking to unseat four members of the Mequon-Thiensville School Board: Wendy Francour, Erik Hollander, Akram Khan and Chris Schultz. While in office, Ms. Houpt helped attain various feats, which include, but are not limited to, [guiding] the comprehensive special education audit assuring increased achievement for all students and [creating] the career education counselor to strategically grow interest in the trades while forming meaningful partnerships with local companies for internships.. padding-left: 0; .results_row.winner { The two candidates with the most votes there will earn three-year terms on the school board. "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. margin-bottom: .75em; As a conservative taxpayer and local small business owner, I understand how to grow a business and make tough financial decisions, Ms. Houpt claimed. until TUE 12:00 AM CST, Kenosha County. 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. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Business and Director of Strategic Growth and Business Development for the Batterman School of Business at Concordia University Wisconsin. Paul Buzzell received the most votes with 4,717 (29.30%), while Jason Levash took second with. School board. .race_footer { Over the past year, the MTSD School Board has routinely abandoned their voting responsibilities to MTSD Superintendent Matt Joynt. display: block; } A primary will also be held here, to narrow the field to four. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plan U.S. Congress | color: #fff; Explaining his future goals, Mayor Abendroth stated that he plans to build upon the administration that he has formed over the past three years. overflow-x: auto; Explaining how his experience would contribute to success in government, Dr. Armstrong emphasizes his efficiency. 7205 W. Westchester Ct. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 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. Contests. } Our community needs board members who will focus on restoring our high quality academic standard and empower our students to thrive, not just survive. Over the course of those decades, he has also participated on more than 25 city commissions, committees and boards, such as the Economic Development Board, Appropriations Committee and Planning Commission. Balancing the requirement to provide excellent services for residents while keeping taxes low [is a major issue Mequon faces.] It's very hard to prove a negative. A primary election will be held Feb. 15 to narrow the field to four. April 5, 2022. } .results_table_container { overflow-x: scroll; Jill Chromy was third with 3,474 votes (21.58%) and Scarlett Johnson was fourth with 3,373 votes (20.95%). display: inline-block; School districts | Paula completed her education at the University of Cincinnati, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in health care administration and planning, and completing graduate studies at the School of Business Administration. To view recall supporters' recall petitions and rebuttal to the challenges, click here. position: relative; Recall elections seeking to remove four of the seven members of the Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education in Wisconsin are being held on Nov. 2, 2021. I am an engineer; as a result, I tend to look at any issue from an analytical point of view, Mr. Soleski stated. Rebecca wont play these political games, and will continue to support concerned parents who want to take back control of their childrens education, said an email from Kleefisch's campaign. Tony Evers, a former teacher, school administrator and state superintendent, did not endorse in any race. 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. At the same time, there are elections occurring for two seats on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board. State executives | Even Dr. Demond Means told parents that the numbers supporting the growth were not too reliable., Addressing his issues with the current School Boards transparency after the controversial ambiguity surrounding the resignation of Principal Kate Dunning, the previous principal of Lake Shore Middle School, Mr. Hurvitz claimed, I want the culture [of the School Board] to embrace views from all stakeholders in a meaningful way. The number of signatures was equal to 25% of the votes cast in the 2018 gubernatorial election in the school district. Phone: 414-732-7297 Please take the time to learn more about them. text-align: center; Elected to the Board in 2018, Shelley and her husband Doug are longtime Mequon residents and their two grown daughters are graduates of the Mequon-Thiensville School District. Erik Hollander was elected to the board in April 2020 and is serving his first term. 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. The candidates, Scarlett Johnson, Kris Kittell, Charles Lorenz and Cheryle Rebholz, are hoping to unseat current School Board members Wendy Francour, Erik Hollander, Akram Khan and Chris. letter-spacing: .03em; Allowing for equal access to the meeting by all participants, regardless of in-person or virtual attendance, is a priority for the Board . 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]. She also thanked the voters she spoke with, as well as her campaign volunteers. And in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, five candidates are seeking two seats on the school board. To provide proof of the benefits of his reelection, Alderman Strzelczyk indicates his accomplishments. } background-color: #6db24f; School Board Candidates Brown Deer: 4 candidates for 3 positions Three Board members, 3-yr terms Anita Peterson (I) Nichole Burris (Zick) Stacey Smith Felita Ashley Incumbents Kevin Klimek and Michele Schofield are not seeking re-election. Jeff Porter, superintendent of a wealthy suburban school district in Maine, had no idea that his community was about to become part of a national battle when in the summer of 2020 a father began. To get the recall on the ballot, recall supporters had to collect approximately 4,200 signatures per board member in 60 days. November 2: Nemaha USD 115, Kansas & Mequon-Thiensville School District, Wisconsin, What's on my ballot? Mr. Wirth also addresses what he believes to be the main issues facing Mequon. To read about other recall efforts related to the coronavirus and government responses to the pandemic, click here. Excellent article. [1][2][3] Cheryle Rebholtz ran against Francour, Charles Lorenz ran against Hollander, Kristopher Kittell ran against Khan, and Scarlett Johnson ran against Schultz. The campaign to recall four members of the Mequon-Thiensville School Board failed on Tuesday, with all four incumbents retaining their seats. April 6, 2022, at 6:52 p.m. GOP-Backed School Board Candidates Win in Milwaukee Suburbs. Contact the State of Wisconsin Elections Commission. Schools Details: WebAn election is to be held in the School District of Mequon-Thiensville, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Paul Buzzell received the most votes, 2,674 (27.39%). Shelley has earned BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Heidelberg College; an MS in Clinical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University; and an MBA in Operations from the University of New Hampshire. } . Likewise, Mr. John Wirth also aims for the position of alderman of District 4. .inner_percentage.Green { padding-bottom: 0px; Our volunteer School Board members are servant leaders who work together with administration toward our district's . overflow-y: hidden; All candidates agreed not to spend more than a few hundred dollars campaigning. Now she champions the Mequon school board recall, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Mequon Weekly Bulletin- February 17 The City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin for February 17, 2023 is attached and can be viewed here. She attended MATC and is a former school board member and an unsuccessful candidate for mayor in the Spring 2019 primary. .votebox_bp_logo { Liberals are digging up old tweets and resorting to left-wing smear tactics because they know theyre wrong on the issues and are desperate to maintain the status quo that has left our children behind. Each of the incumbents won over 58% of the votes in their races, according to unofficial results posted by the district Tuesday. Support the Mequon-Thiensville School District. Mequon-Thiensville school board candidate Paul Buzzell is being accused of felony election fraud in a complaint to the police department regarding a photo of a completed ballot that he allegedly posted on Facebook contrary to state law. } "[8], Recall supporters filed recall paperwork on June 21, 2021. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. } That means there will be two new members in those seats. 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. Click here to view our 2023 Mequon, WI Election Guide where you can find information and links regarding absentee . I look at all the ramifications of a decision, both in the short and long term, which includes its outcome and unintended consequences.. top: 0px; 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. Currently, Shelley works for iVantage Health Analytics, helping hospitals and health systems improve performance with a combination of consulting, software products and data analytics. Federal courts | font-weight: bold; display: table; .election_results_text { Contact our sales team. Lastly, Mr. Wirth boasts a series of accomplishments that he performed in office as additional evidence for his qualifications. The Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education is now conducting hybrid meetings. Your email address will not be published. padding-left: 0; } Paula and her husband Scott moved to Mequon in 2001, and share a love of their community with their two boys who are both Homestead High School graduates. Paying millions in incentives to developers does not meet this requirement. } .inner_percentage { Alongside other goals, Ms. Houpt hopes to proceed assuring financial stability by paying off non-referendum, reinvesting assets into our buildings and creating opportunities for private investment of funds into our schools., Ms. Houpts range of experience includes both business acumen and community involvement., Throughout her time in office, Ms. Houpt demonstrated her experience by [utilizing] [her] 18-year involvement in special education issues and curriculum and by [capitalizing] on [her] firsthand knowledge of technical education and special education.. Maria Douglas received the least number of votes, 1,403 (14.37%), and will not advance. Report abuse . Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Student Engagement & School Perceptions Survey, Talented, Advanced and Gifted Identification, Board Responsibilities & Community Engagement. Candidates describe their stances in the upcoming Mequon elections, https://homesteadhighlanderonline.com/13073/news/candidates-describe-their-stances-in-the-upcoming-mequon-elections/#comment-3458. background-color: #003388; background-color: #db0000; Ms. Braverman, endorsed by former Alderman John Leszczynski, concentrates her election campaign on her own set of goals and experience. height: 100%; } But if we're just going to complain about it and replace the school board every year, they're not going to get enough knowledge under their belt to make any changes either. } I believe this [group] is a small, but very vocal minority [] The school district isn't perfect, it's not perfect for me. Thank you for your hard work. LIVE UPDATES: Spring primary election results. display: inline-block; ADVERTISEMENT She also tweeted "there exists no white supremacist group in the history of America that has taken more Black lives than Planned Parenthood.". Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Ms. Braverman described building stronger relationships and improving communication with residents as a significant goal of hers.

. "[8], Molly Loucks, educational services and communications administrative assistant for the school district, said the district was aware of the recall efforts. The mayor wields limited authority in the Common Council. In the wake of Donald Trump's 2020 election defeat, many QAnon followers have hatched a plan: run for school board or local office, spread the gospel of Q, but don't call it QAnon. background-color: #003388; background-color: #db0000; Among other things, Mr. Wirth has helped stop a home for a dozen sexual predators that the State of Wisconsin proposed for County Line Road, voted for the Mequon tax levy freeze specifically and, generally, increasing City efficiencies without increasing taxes and improving ordinances, resolutions and policies through greater language and substantive scrutiny.. To grant the mayor executive powers, the system allows him or her to veto any legislative actions by the Common Council, which can only be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the nine Common Council members. padding-top: 8px; Maureen Hall, a supporter of recalling the entire Mequon-Thiensville School District board, waves at drivers outside Homestead High School Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Mequon, Wis. A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in the . We are losing valued educators at unusual times and under unusual circumstances. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Email:ptaebel@mtsd.k12.wi.us, 5000 W. Mequon RoadMequon, WI 53092262-238-8500, Site MapStaff DirectoryCalendarsMenusSafety Reporting FormAsk MTSDEnroll in MTSD, EmploymentAccessibility StatementPrivacy StatementNon-discrimination and Equal OpportunityAnnual NoticesTransparency Center. width: 100% width: 50px; Email: sburns@mtsd.k12.wi.us. Elected in 2013, Alderman Robert Strzelczyk desires another three-year term in office. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 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. } In the April Mequon-Thiensville School Board election, 6,442 ballots were cast, a turnout of about 30%. Explaining his goals, Mr. Hurvitz stated, A main goal is to make sure the Board does not just rubber stamp District decisions: the Ms. Krista Leseicki matter should never have gone down the way it did; why did Ms. Kate Dunning leave mid-year? Mr. Hurvitz then said, Approving school expansion when the message from the District has been that our district has been shrinking for years is not viable. Chromy said she was excited to be moving onto the April election and pleased by the voter turnout. To view the board members' formal challenges to the recall petitions, click here. [4], Recall supporters said they started the recall due to concerns about the school district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, critical race theory, a decline in academic performance metrics, and an inability to get answers from board members. padding:7px 8px 8px; Mequon, WI 53092 .results_text { Expand / Collapse search. MTSD School Board Candidate. } Three incumbents Shelley Burns, John Daniels III and Paula Taebel will be joined on. I received a BA in business management, and the emphasis in marketing provides me with the skillset necessary to address city finances, plan for economic stability and develop the desired brand for Mequon, Alderman Strzelczyk explained. Voters in Mequon and Thiensville rejected an attempt to recall four school board members in a special election Tuesday. According to the Common Council, Mequons municipal form of government, the fundamental job of the Common Council is to make policy decisions for the City based on relevant and accurate information received from the full-time City Administrator and his staff. Elaborating further, they said, The four standing committees of the Common Council [ the Finance-Personnel Committee, Public Safety Committee, Public Welfare Committee and Public Works Committee ] deliver recommendations to the full body regarding local facilities, projects, services, finance and personnel, as well as issues of health, safety and welfare of the community at large.. width: 100%; position: relative; Also, Mr. Soleski identifies his intent to help resolve issues between farmers and residents as a main goal in his campaign. Additionally, Ms. Schultz showcases a variety of policy stances in her election campaign. PAC recently contributed to about 30 school board candidates . font-size: 20px; Email:ahopkins@mtsd.k12.wi.us. width: 350px; The school board recall success rate was 0.42%. After Alderman John Leszczynski did not seek re-election, Ms. Janette Braverman and Mr. John Wirth will be challenging each other for the position of alderwoman or alderman of District 4. .results_row td { .race_header.democratic { "I felt very happy that so many in the community came out during a primary. padding-left: 16px; May 18: Idaho Falls School District 91 recall, Idaho (Lara Hill) & Nampa School District, Idaho (Kim Rost) 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. .results_row { Read More Supporters to recall the entire Mequon-Thiensville School District board wave at cars outside Homestead High School Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Mequon, Wis. A loose network of conservative . But the School Board hired an attorney and public relations advisor to craft a message that said nothing about Principal Kate Dunning. | In terms of her qualifications, Ms. Braverman possesses a large range of experience across various industries, including information technology, manufacturing and engineering. display: inline-block; 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. This format allows those viewing the meeting remotely the same level of participation as those attending in-person. } A Mequon resident places up signs in support of the reelection of incumbents Ms. Mary Cyrier and Ms. Kathryn Houpt for the Mequon-Thiensville School Board. margin: 0px 10px; Incumbent Chris Schultz defeated Scarlett Johnson in the special general election for Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education on November 2, 2021. [1][11][12] The candidate filing deadline was October 5, 2021.[1]. margin-bottom:16px; #BeHere Location: US:WI:MEQUON at our CP-MEQUON HEALTH CENTER facility. This places critical funding at risk and makes it difficult to continue providing the standard in education our population requires., To elaborate on his concerns over the current tax rate, Alderman Strzelczyk said, Our current business tax base does not support the rising costs of maintaining Mequons roads and city services, and District 1 has the largest footprint in the City of Mequon with its miles of rural roads requiring maintenance. The city recently provided sewer and water to a new subdivision west of 76th that has lots as small as 1 acre; they had to change the zoning to do this, Mr. Soleski said. font-style: italic;