Edgerton runner-up says he will run again
By NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, April 8, 2010
EDGERTON -- The runner-up in Tuesday’s election for Edgerton City Council plans to give public office a second shot.
Incumbent out, write-in candidate in on Clinton board
By ANN MARIE AMES - Thursday, April 8, 2010
CLINTON -- One write-in candidate has been elected to the Clinton Village Board, and an incumbent has lost his seat.
Brodhead voters reject second school referendum
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
BRODHEAD -- Brodhead voters sent a second strong message after voting down a second school referendum Tuesday and electing two write-in candidates over two incumbents with a combined 25 years on the board.
Parkview voters reject two referendums
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
ORFORDVILLE -- Two more teachers will be cut next year and facility improvements will wait after Parkview School District voters turned down two referendums Tuesday.
Lund is a double victor in Edgerton races
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
MILTON --
He holds on to council seat, wins mayoral election
Write-in candidates oust long-time Brodhead School Board members
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
BRODHEAD --
Paul Donovan and Allen Schneider say they will bring the change voters want to see on the Brodhead School Board.
Enrollment, budget key issues on Edgerton School Board
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
EDGERTON --
A candidate elected to the Edgerton School Board on Tuesday said he hopes to help with declining enrollment and a tight budget.
Turnout low in spring election
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Rock County had fewer voters than expected for Tuesday’s election, and Walworth County had about the same number as in previous years, county clerks said.
Victors look to improve schools in Janesville
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The three people voters chose for the Janesville School Board on Tuesday say they’d like to see a variety of improvements in the schools and administration.
Milton City Council picks up a pair of newcomers
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
MILTON --
In a tight race for three seats on the Milton City Council, two new faces have emerged.
Nieuwenhuis re-elected to mayor post
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
DELAVAN --
Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis is looking forward to looking forward.
Sharon voters OK school referendum
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
SHARON -- Work could start yet this spring on a new roof at Sharon Community School.
Lake Geneva council hopes for fresh start
- Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Lake Geneva City Council members Todd Krause and Frank Marsala are ready for a fresh start.
Walworth court commissioner moving up to bench seat
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
ELKHORN -- David Reddy is moving up a floor at the Walworth County Judicial Center.
Lake Geneva tabs Connors its new mayor
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Jim Connors looks forward to leading a city council that might sometimes disagree but always puts the best interests of the city and its residents first.
New faces join Delavan council
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
DELAVAN --
The newcomer to the Delavan City Council thinks he will work well with other council members.
Reynolds elected Elkhorn mayor`
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
ELKHORN --
The first order of business for Elkhorn's new mayor is to attract more businesses to the city's tax incremental finance district on the north side.
Results from other races in Rock and Walworth counties
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Here are the unofficial vote totals for races in Tuesday’s election. Small X (x) indicate the winners. (I) signifies incumbents.
Candidates say economy and jobs will be city’s biggest challenge
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, April 7, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Candidates elected to the Janesville City Council on Tuesday said jobs, economic development and poverty would be the biggest challenges facing the city in the next two years.
Election results
By BETH WHEELOCK - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A summary of Tuesday's results from Rock County's elections.
Important information regarding the election
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, April 1, 2010
JANESVILLE -- The spring election will be held on Tuesday, April 6, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Town of Whitewater residents asked to weigh in on alcohol sales
By KAYLA BUNGE - Thursday, April 1, 2010
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP -- Jeff Widner has plans to expand his marina on the northeast side of Whitewater Lake to include a restaurant, and he wants to be able to serve beer, wine and cocktails with meals.
Richmond Town Board, supervisor no. 3
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, April 1, 2010
Two people are vying for the supervisor No. 3 position on the Richmond Town Board.
Bloomfield Town Board, supervisor no. 3
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, April 1, 2010
Two people are vying for the supervisor No. 3 position on the Bloomfield Town Board.
Bloomfield Town Board, supervisor no. 4
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, April 1, 2010
Two people are vying for the supervisor No. 4 position on the Bloomfield Town Board.
Two vying for seat on Badger High School Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, April 1, 2010
Two people are vying to represent Geneva Township on the Badger High School Board.
Referendums push write-ins to enter school board race
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, April 1, 2010
BRODHEAD --
Brodhead's failed February school referendum and the school board's handling of the budget prompted two residents to run as write-in candidates against two long-time incumbents.
Two races on ballot for Walworth County Board
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Thursday, April 1, 2010
There will be two races on the April 6 ballot for the Walworth County Board, although an incumbent is running as a write-in candidate against a challenger in a third district.
Some spring breaks fall during area elections
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Spring break in area school districts might dilute what is expected to be a thin voter turnout April 6, but clerks said it’s not too late to vote absentee.
Janesville School Board candidates on the issues
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The April 6 ballot will include five candidates for three seats on the Janesville School Board, but two of them might not serve or serve abbreviated terms.
Political vets seek Edgerton mayor post
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
EDGERTON --
As the April 6 election approaches, Edgerton mayoral candidates Matt McIntyre and Chris Lund recently talked to the Gazette about local economic development issues.
Diverse group in race for Milton City Council
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
MILTON --
In the April 6 election for the Milton City Council's three open seats, the template isn't broken. It simply doesn't exist.
Town of Fulton Supervisor race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Edgerton/Fulton municipal judge race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Write-in to fill Traver School Board post
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
LINN TOWNSHIP -- One open seat on the Traver School Board will go to a write-in candidate on April 6.
Changes in store for Edgerton School Board
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
EDGERTON --
With three open school board seats and a new superintendent set to take the helm at Edgerton School District, new blood will meet institutional memory in 2010-2011.
Rock County Board District races
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Races for Rock County Districts 12, 19 and 20.
Turtle Town Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Write-ins running for Whitewater City Council District 2
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The write-in candidate who receives the most votes will fill the District 2 seat on the Whitewater City Council.
Four vie for three seats in Walworth Village Board race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
WALWORTH --
Four people are vying for three open seats on the Walworth Village Board.
Three seats for five candidates in Fontana Village Board race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Five people are vying for three open seats on the Fontana Village Board.
Two running in Fontana School Board race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Two people are vying to represent the village of Fontana on the Fontana School Board.
Two newcomers in Geneva Town Board race
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
GENEVA TOWNSHIP --
Two newcomers are vying for the supervisor No. 3 position on the Geneva Town Board. Incumbent Trish Fahey is not seeking re-election.
Three going for two open seats on Williams Bay School Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
WILLIAMS BAY --
Three people are vying for two open seats on the Williams Bay School Board.
Four running for three seats on Genoa City Village Board
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, March 31, 2010
GENOA CITY --
Four people are vying for three open seats on the Genoa City Village Board.
Janesville City Council candidates sound off on the issues
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Candidates for the Janesville City Council sound off on some issues facing the city.
Council candidates' stance on closing the gaps in the city's sidewalk system
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the city's economic situation
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on ridding the downtown of blight
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the landfill
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance fees for city services
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on attracting businesses
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Council candidates' stance on the ice arena
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Rock County Board races
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Races for Districts 7, 22, 25, 26 and 29 of the Rock County Board
Clinton Community School District Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Three run for seat on the Clinton Community School District Board.
Delavan Town Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Three are in the running for the Delavan Town Board.
Beloit Town Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The race for Beloit Town Board
Five vying for three seats on East Troy Village Board
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Monday, March 29, 2010
EAST TROY --
The village of East Troy has five candidates running for three open board seats.
Judges face off for seat on Court of Appeals
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Monday, March 29, 2010
Linda M. Van De Water and Paul F. Reilly, the two Waukesha County judges competing for a seat on the 2nd District Court of Appeals, said the contest is about qualifications, experience and reputation.
Spending is key to Lake Geneva District 4 race
By KAYLA BUNGE - Saturday, March 27, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Terry O'Neill is upset the city has depleted its reserve funds, and he wants the city to reduce spending and lower taxes.
Referendum to decide fate of recreational path
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Saturday, March 27, 2010
EAST TROY TOWNSHIP -- East Troy Township residents will decide April 6 whether town officials should complete a recreational path, a project that has been on hold for more than 15 years.
Sharon plans April referendum
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, March 27, 2010
SHARON --
Voters in the Sharon Community School District in April will vote on a $5.98 million referendum for improvements at Sharon school.
Four competing for three seats on Darien Village Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Four candidates are competing for three seats on the Darien Village Board.
Four running for three seats on Footville Village Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Four candidates are running for three village trustee seats in Footville.
Money tops issues in Lake Geneva District 2 race
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, March 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Barbara Hartke, who previously served on the city council in the mid-1990s, and Thomas Hartz, who has served on the plan commission since 2007, are vying for the District 2 seat.
Finances are key in District 1 race
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, March 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Bill Cousino and Ellyn Kehoe think city residents should have more say in how city government spends tax dollars.
Taxes, spending at center of Lake Geneva District 1 campaign
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, March 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Former Alderman Spyro "Speedo" Condos believes city taxes and spending are out of control. Alderman Todd Krause thinks residents get a good value for their tax dollars.
Growth key in Lake Geneva District 3 race
By KAYLA BUNGE - Friday, March 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Alderman William Mott and Peg Esposito believe in smart growth and development that maintains the small-town charm that every year draws tens of thousands of people to the city.
Two vying to replace Gibbs
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
ELKHORN --
Walworth County's family court commissioner and a former district attorney will face off in April for a circuit court bench seat.
Forum to feature candidates for county judge, Elkhorn mayor
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
ELKHORN --
Walworth County residents Wednesday will have a chance to meet four candidates seeking election in April.
Differences highlighted in appeals court race
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Candidates for the 4th District Court of Appeals both said their experience sets them apart from each other.
Five running for four seats on Albany School Board
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Five people are running for four seats on the Albany School Board. Incumbent Hilary Bauman will not seek re-election.
Money handling a concern in treasurer's race
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Former Alderman Tom Spellman wants the city to care about the money it handles and implement basic money handling procedures.
Lake Geneva mayoral candidates differ on money
By KAYLA BUNGE - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Jim Connors and Scott Storms believe the city should set a reasonable budget and stick to it.
Evansville School Board will see at least one newcomer win seat
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
EVANSVILLE --
At least one new face will join the Evansville School Board after the April 6 election.
Council candidate declared bankruptcy, faces foreclosures
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
JANESVILLE --
City council candidate K. Andreah Briarmoon has lost one of her Janesville properties, has three more in foreclosure and filed for bankruptcy in 2009.
One-, two-year seats up for grabs in Delavan's 2nd District
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, March 22, 2010
DELAVAN --
The ballot won't show any incumbents are running to represent the city of Delavan's 2nd District in April.
Delavan mayoral challenger says time is on his side
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, March 22, 2010
DELAVAN --
A Delavan City Council member says he has more time to be mayor and would more effectively run meetings than the incumbent.
Taxes are hot topic in Delavan's 1st District
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, March 22, 2010
DELAVAN --
A newcomer to Delavan politics promises he won't vote for a tax increase if he's elected to the 1st District seat on the city council.
