Once again, Wauwatosa is blessed with excellent candidates to serve as Mayor and we commend both Pete Donegan and Kathy Ehley for their service to Wauwatosa and for running positive campaigns.
As aldermen and committee chairmen, we are acutely aware of the financial challenges of the city’s near future and the difficult decisions we may face.
We also know that Pete Donegan already has an excellent grasp of the issues and city finances and both the Common Council and the administration need this knowledge and experience in the mayor’s office.
Pete led the development of consensus in council on the infrastructure and employee benefit issues. Pete has never shied away from tough decisions and has displayed commitment to what is best for our city even in the face of strong opposition.
We believe that these are important attributes for the next mayor.
We hope you will vote for Pete Donegan for mayor on April 3.
Signed,
Michael Walsh, Alderman, 5th District, Chair of Budget & Finance Committee
Jill Organ, Alderwoman, 4th District, Chair of Community Development Committee
Don Birschel, Alderman, 7th District, Chair of Legislation, Licensing & Communication
Cheryl Berdan, Alderwoman, 7th District
As for cutting public safety dollars, that is simply untrue. Donegan has said that if Tosa was able to cut expenses at the Fire Department without jeopardizing public safety and delivery of services then why is it out of line to see whether the same efficiencies can be effected at the Police Department?
It is completely inappropriate for an alderman to endorse a candidate for mayor or another alderman. I don't even want my alderman to have a yard sign for any candidate on their lawn. I want my alderman even keeled and unbiased, not forming coalitions and alliances. Safe bet who all the committee chairs will be should Donnegan some how win this election (extremely doubtful)
People endorse each other all the time. You have evidently not spent time thinking about the first part of my initial comment. Your paranoid comment about coalitions and alliances is unfounded. Ask Pete who he thinks would be good Committee chairs: donegan2012@gmail.com. Also, learn how to spell Donegan.
If those endorsing Donegan align with your views, then perhaps Donegan is a good choice for your vote. If they don't, then perhaps his opponent would be the better choice.
I contacted Marge Donegan, and she is definitely voting for her husband, Pete Donegan. Ask her yourself. As for posting twice, you'll note the Comments I responded to were similar but each required a slightly different response. Far be it from me to ignore copy & paste technology. I see you still can't spell.
Today is 3/21--are you responding to a post that RR is going to make 2-3 days from today?
I suppose some of you think an alderman shouldn't exercise their right to sign a petition either? Someone named Don Birschel signed the Walker recall petition.
As a constituent of Pete Donegan for his tenure as Alderman in Wauwatosa’s 1st district, I feel compelled to offer a different view on his accessibility as our Alderman. Please let me be clear, he has been responsive, approachable and quick to respond when contacted. He is dedicated to solving problems and has made our district a better place to live --- our loss will be Wauwatosa’s gain when he becomes mayor.
Try reading the article and learn how to spell alderman. An alder is a type of plant. I do not think any alder would be able to respond to you. Now, do you have any useful input?