City councilmen say their goodbyes
Other business
In other business, the Janesville City Council on Monday:
-- Approved a contract with the Friends of Lustig Park Disc Golf Club to improve Lustig Park.
-- Bought a flood-damaged house at 1909 Joseph St. for $90,000. The building will be torn down, and the lot will remain open space.
JANESVILLE — Two incumbents said goodbye at Monday's meeting, but one said he might not be gone for long.
Councilman Bill Truman did not seek re-election April 5 because his new job took him out of town, and Frank Perrotto lost his bid for re-election.
Truman said he now has another job that keeps him in Janesville. That could leave the door open to seek re-election to the council, he said.
Truman won a seat on the council four years ago when he was a truck driver living in the Old Fourth Ward, a part of the city, he said, that does not often get direct representation on the council.
Truman said he has enjoyed working with fellow council members and city staff and is going to miss it.
Some highlights of his four years included traveling to Arizona to interview and hire City Manager Eric Levitt, swearing in new Police Chief David Moore when Truman was council president and pushing to bring Riverside Park back to its glory.
Truman said he would continue to work for city groups, including the Neighborhood Action Team, Dudes for Diapers and Friends of Riverside Park.
Perrotto said he wants to be remembered as someone who worked hard, was not afraid to make hard decisions and stood up for what he believes in.
He said he never compromised his values and spoke his mind, even though his decisions were not always popular.
While some might not have agreed with his decisions, Perrotto said he always made them with the best interests of the city in mind.
"I know I haven't always been the easiest person to work with, but you made the job that much easier," he said to city staff. "I've never seen a more dedicated group of employees who take (such) pride in the work they do to help Janesville. Janesville is indeed lucky for your service," he said.
Perrotto thanked his fellow council members for their camaraderie, professionalism and dedication.
Sam Liebert and Deb Dongarra-Adams won election April 5 and will take their seats Monday, April 25.
Apr 15, 2011 at 7:17 a.m.
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I would never vote for KAB, just making a point on where Rashkin stands in relationship to her.
Apr 14, 2011 at 4:14 p.m.
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LOL
She not only got the fewest votes in the election citywide, she got the fewest votes in the Fourth Ward.
Apr 14, 2011 at 1:08 p.m.
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How does one become a paralegal with an anthropology degree????
How does one have a Realotor Group with one- oh me,myself and I. Forgot
Apr 14, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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gfan - you forgot the city to let people stay in their foreclosed homes and the owner can then buy it back from the sherrif sale FOR HALF THE PRICE. I will take that deal!!!!!
Could you imagine the number of foreslosures going up wow!
Apr 14, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.
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gfan- I figured it out the black hat is a madhatter had- with mercury!
Apr 14, 2011 at 12:04 p.m.
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callit....., do you believe that the government is only concerned about lead paint because when it tries to surveil you in your home it can't see through lead? or do you believe that for budget reasons half the police force should be fired and that the difference be made up by arming citizens? or do you believe that the Fourth Ward should secede from the city?
If you do, then you should vote for KAB.
Apr 14, 2011 at 10:23 a.m.
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Gee, we'll sure miss you...both? Yeah, whatever.
But then I expect that the present cast of characters will rise to the occasion and all provide several years of entertainment and excess for us to "enjoy" in the interim until the same old names rise again like a fetid tide to plot their pointless return to this clown council!
Apr 14, 2011 at 9:36 a.m.
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callit-please leave it blank then!!
I agree Peratto would win over Raskin- a musician vs a financial business man!!
Book- i didn't vote for them either.
Apr 14, 2011 at 8:35 a.m.
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Too bad Rashkin and Steeber aren't the two leaving. I have no confidence in the present council.
Apr 14, 2011 at 7:46 a.m.
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I would vote for KAB before I would vote for Rashkin.
Apr 14, 2011 at 6:57 a.m.
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I agree with doc0430, Both Truman and Perrotto should run next time, and I too think they would both win.
Apr 13, 2011 at 7:14 p.m.
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I really hope Mr. Truman and Mr. Perrotto run in the next election, I believe Mr. Perrotto only lost because of the problems he had with Mr. Rashkin the week before the last election, I still voted for him and I believe next time the outcome would be much different. How great would it be if he ran against Rashkin and beat him next time around? Truman would be a shoe in if he decides to run again, here are two great men that will be missed on the council and I for one hope that they will be back someday.
Apr 13, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.
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My family thanks you for your service. It takes a special person to serve the community when it is not your full time job.
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