Campaign Phone
(414)803-9343
Campaign Mailing Address
7365 N. Bethmaur Ln
Most importantly, I reflect our community's values. As a resident, volunteer, school board member, and lawyer, I have served people first. Voters recognize, and 17 years of school service (GRH and Nicolet) shows, I am transparent, accountable, and experienced. I have shaped budgets, referenda, policy, contracts, and staffing. I fought for our voice in the most trying times--during COVID-19 and after Act 10. With issues big or small, I have the know-how, skills, and energy to solve problems.
The key challenge, still, is delivering quality services in a tightening fiscal world. The state legislature caused this situation and refuses reasonable solutions. One consequence? Forcing cities to approve imperfect plans and TIFs. New construction, like the Good Hope Rd complex, is disruptive. Good Hope School could be redeveloped, too. The solution? Use the city's leverage to forge smarter deals. Better planning, better terms. I have the negotiation know-how to get results.
The 4th District is a great place to live, yet families with young children can't walk to the park without traffic anxiety. Some improvements are coming, but more are needed. Attracting new families requires better, safer access. Uniform zoning and enforcement must reflect Glendale's 2040 Vision. Let's prioritize quality homes over density, advocate for our residents by engaging with state and county officials, and scrutinize contracts to ensure taxpayers get the best deals we deserve.
Climate change is real. Urgent action is imperative and essential to community health. The Equity Plan's goals are lofty. Glendale already does a lot, but we can pursue incentivizing more of it: energy upgrades; public/non-motorized transportation; park and green space; tree-planting; waste reduction; and restriction of noise/light pollution. Environmental impacts of construction, including water drainage, must be scrutinized. A cleaner Glendale improves physical and financial health for all.
Glendale is safe and welcoming. We have a great police department. Glendale PD employs evidenced-based community policing, social supports, and outreach where needed. Nicolet's resource officer program is very effective and popular with students. There are opportunities to improve, such as better enforcement of traffic and noise ordinances; promotion of reasonable safety measures for residents and sensible prevention tools by business; and exploration of cost-sharing with other municipalities.
Campaign Phone
4144053447
Campaign Mailing Address
7505 N. Berwyn Ave
Glendale's current 4th District Alderman is not running for re-election. As the previous 4th District Alderman for 15 years, a significant number of District residents contacted me, asking that I consider running. I have seen how the City of Glendale has grown, and in many ways, I have participated in that growth. I would like to take the knowledge gained through my involvement in the city's growth and utilize this knowledge to foster Glendale's continued growth.
Tax valuation and the collection and use of these precious funds are key. As before, I would continue to work with City Staff to identify areas where additional operational cost savings can be realized, such as sharing and expanding services with surrounding communities – i.e. – North Shore Fire Department, North Shore Municipal Court, North Shore Health Dept., etc., while not degrading the level of service that all of Glendale enjoys.
The northern end of Glendale was developed in a “countrified” manner, i.e. - a minimum of street lighting and sidewalks. As a fully developed community it's a challenge to add housing, walkway access, and businesses to create more employment. The city needs to work creatively with all employers to encourage them to maintain their presence and expand within the city. Please see www.wieseforalderman.com for additional thoughts.
Glendale is mostly a fully developed community, which creates difficulty in modifying existing facilities to enhance our climate impact. However, as a city, we’ve always looked for ways to lower our environmental impact. As our city facilities are being redeveloped, we’ve incorporated the newest measures possible, including designing the new City Hall and Public Works buildings to incorporate solar panels to lessen utility power consumption.
Glendale is very fortunate in that our crime levels are not a significant challenge, other than shoplifting in the Bayshore Towne Center area. As the son of a firefighter, public safety has always been top of mind for me. Historically, I’ve strongly advocated for all of the protective services, particularly our Police Department. They have a difficult job and need all of the support the city can provide for them, which as an Alderman, I will do my best to work with the city to provide.
