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Sunday
March 2010
21
Ask the candidates
Where do the candidates stand on the issues that are most important to you and your family? Help us set the agenda for this key race by submitting a question for us to pose to the the candidates.
This week: Why raise taxes if Brookfield has a surplus?
Previous questions
Take a look back at NOW's live blogs from the current election season.
Let us know your thoughts on Brookfield's mayoral race in our interactive forum.
You've heard the two mayoral candidates' positions on high-speed rail, property taxes, redevelopment and a host of other issues over the last three months, either though candidate forums, face-to-face visits or Brookfield-Elm Grove NOW's extensive coverage of this spring's race.
Along with high-speed rail, taxes and a possible Interstate 94 interchange, one of the most frequent questions that has come up during this spring's mayoral race has been the candidates' approach to commercial development and redevelopment.
The two remaining candidates in the city of Brookfield's mayoral race said they think the town of Brookfield - or at least some parts of it - will become part of the city sooner rather than later.
Editor's note: Every week this month, Brookfield-Elm Grove NOW is asking the two mayoral candidates to answer a question from one of our readers about an issuing facing the city. To submit a question to one of the candidates, visit BrookfieldNOW.com.
Torrential rains that pounded Brookfield in June 2008 and June 2009 caused millions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses. They also sparked a citywide effort to educate homeowners about how the city's water systems work and what homeowners can do to mitigate the risk of flooding or sanitary sewer backups.
Editor's note: Every week this month, Brookfield-Elm Grove NOW will ask the two mayoral candidates to answer a question from one of our readers about an issuing facing the city. To submit a question to one of the candidates, visit BrookfieldNOW.com.
Former mayoral candidate David Marcello has endorsed Alderman Steve Ponto in the race to be Brookfield's next mayor.
Mayor Jeff Speaker will square off against Alderman Steve Ponto in the April election after the two beat out a couple of challengers in Tuesday's primary.
The four men running for Brookfield mayor have raised nearly $30,000 for their campaigns since July, according to campaign finance reports filed this week.
Brookfield's final pre-primary mayoral forum Feb. 4 covered a lot of familiar territory, from high-speed rail to city spending, but the four men vying for the mayor's seat had the opportunity to share their thoughts on some other topics, too.
Races for Elmbrook School Board and Brookfield mayor will be put in voters' hands Tuesday during the primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents have identified taxes and city spending as major issues in this election, and the four men vying to be Brookfield's next mayor agree.
Editor's note: Brookfield-Elm Grove NOW is asking each mayoral candidate to answer a question a week from one of our readers about an issue facing the city.
Residents grilled Brookfield mayoral candidates David Marcello, Steve Ponto and Jeff Speaker about their stances on everything from city spending to roundabouts and freeway interchanges during candidate forums held in the past week.
Brookfield will face a number of development issues over the next four years - from dealing with vacant storefronts to attracting businesses and expanding the city's tax base.
Editor's note: Brookfield-Elm Grove NOW is asking each mayoral candidate to answer a question from one of our readers about an issue facing the city. To submit a question for the candidates, visit BrookfieldNOW.com.
Brookfield's next mayor will have a number of transportation-related issues to face during his term. NOW finds out where the candidates stand on road projects, sidewalks and high-speed rail.
A candidates forum will be held Tuesday night at the Brookfield Public Safety Building. NOW reporter Alan Hamari will be there blogging live and questions will be taken in advance and from audience members.
Incumbent mayor Jeff Speaker highlighted the city's tax rate and development around Brookfield Square as primary reasons why he should be elected to a third term.
Former alderman and Elmbrook School Board member David Marcello cites his legislative experience as a primary reason he can lead Brookfield for the next four years.
Steve Ponto, who has served for 12 years as an alderman, feels he has the right mix of experience and qualifications to be Brookfield's next mayor after spending 30 years as a corporate attorney.
Waukesha County Supervisor Thomas Schellinger, a 25-year resident of Brookfield and former Common Council member with a love of politics, says the time is right to make the next step.
Voters will have the chance to quiz the mayoral candidates on the key issues facing the city at a forum set for Jan. 26 at the Brookfield Public Safety Building, 21000 N. Calhoun Road.
Incumbent Brookfield Mayor Jeff Speaker will face three opponents in his race for a third term, including a long-serving alderman and a Waukesha County supervisor.
Waukesha County Supervisor Thomas Schellinger, a former Brookfield alderman, is the latest resident to announce his candidacy for mayor. That's brings the total number of candidates to six.
Alderman Steve Ponto and former municipal judge Richard Steinberg are the latest entries in the race for mayor - bringing the total number of candidates to five.
A longtime Brookfield resident has announced his intention to join the race for the mayor's office this spring.
An Elmbrook School Board member has announced his intention to challenge Mayor Jeff Speaker in the city's mayoral race in spring.
Incumbent Jeff Speaker will face off against challenger Steve Ponto in the general election April 6. Speaker and Ponto were the top vote-getters in the Feb. 16 primary.
Age: 62
Address: 19755 Kilkee Court
Education: Lawrence University, 1969 (bachelor’s in economics); Princeton University, 1971 (master’s in public affairs); University of Wisconsin Law School, 1978 (J.D.)
Previous elected office: Brookfield Common Council, 1998-present
The following are mayoral-election related letters submitted to NOW. Want to submit your own? Click here.
Want to know where to vote? Click here for a map of aldermanic districts and polling locations from the City of Brookfield's Web site. Click here for our list of polling locations
Unofficial totals from the Feb. 16 primary:
Jeff Speaker 2,116 ... 40.8%
Steve Ponto 1,556 ... 30%
David Marcello 1,051 ... 20.3%
Thomas Schellinger ... 8.8%
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