Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Our sister Patch in West Des Moines, Iowa, reports that a Scott Walker “Truth Squad” plans to rally ahead of Wisconsin governor’s appearance before Republican activists.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Advocacy groups for progressives in Iowa and Wisconsin are holding “Scott Walker Truth Squad” in advance of the Wisconsin governor’s appearance Thursday at a Polk County Republican Fundraiser, one of several of appearances before GOP activists that point to a possible presidential run in 2016. Advisers to Walker say he’s returning a favor to Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who hosted a fundraiser in Dubuque, Iowa, for the embattled Wisconsin governor during his 2012 recall election, the Washington Post reported. Even if Walker’s advisers are telling it like it is, and that Walker’s appearance with Branstad is just a little quid pro quo among political friends, the pre-banquet rally by Progress Iowa and One Wisconsin Now …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Catch up on the top stories in Oak Creek in April, which include: a naked woman being arrested on Amtrak, a car smashing into a strip mall, and a man pulling a knife on a woman walking her dogs.
Our most read story in April explains how clothing was not optional on the Amtrak train for one woman. Other top stories included:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Speculation aside, Larry Sabato, a well-known political scientist lays out his argument for Gov. Scott Walker being a top-tier candidate for Republican nomination for president in 2016.
The signs that Gov. Scott Walker is laying the groundwork for a possible presidential run are clear, but still speculative. And that speculation may be intensifying as Larry Sabato, a well-known political scientist, has declared Walker a top-tier candidate for Republican nominee for president in 2016 — right up there with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Walker is writing a book about his governorship, which may become a resume of sorts and is planning to address conservatives in Iowa at the invitation of Gov. Terry Branstad in May. He also was one of the key speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March. And, according to Politico, “he wouldn’t commit to serving throughout a second four-…
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Citing security concerns, the city may pull polling places out of Deerfield Elementary and East and West middle schools.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Citing security concerns, the city may pull polling places out of Deerfield Elementary and East and West middle schools.
The city of Oak Creek is considering moving polling places out of schools in light of security concerns. Three out of the six Oak Creek voting sites are in schools—Deerfield Elementary, East Middle School and West Middle School. Residents also cast ballots at the school administration building. When voter turnout is high, like during gubernatorial and presidential elections, more than 3,000 voters pass through those buildings. In a post-Sandy Hook world, schools might not be the best place for such a large number of people to stream in and out, City Clerk Catherine Roeske said. "The number is alarming when considering the possibilities of potential issues," Roeske said. But any final decisions about whether and where polling places would …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Justice Pat Roggensack defeats Ed Fallone in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, while Tony Evers beats Don Pridemore for state superintendent of schools.
State Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack defeated challenger Ed Fallone Tuesday in her bid for a second 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Schools Tony Evers withstood a challenge from Republican state Rep. Don Pridemore in the only other contested statewide race on the ballot. Roggensack was declared the winner by the Associated Press shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday. As of midnight, with 88 percent of the statewide vote counted, she had 57 percent of the vote to Fallone's 42 percent, according to election results from WISN 12 News. The race for Wisconsin's top education post wasn't as close. With 88 percent of the statewide vote counted as of midnight, Evers had 61 percent of the vote, with …
Steven Kurkowski upset two-term Alderman Dan Jakubczyk in Tuesday's general election, while School Board Incumbents Frank Carini and Paul Mason were re-elected.
Incumbent Oak Creek Alderman Dan Jakubczyk was unseated in his re-election bid, losing to challenger Steven Kurkowski in Tuesday's general election. According to unofficial election results, Kurkowski pulled in 348 votes (53 percent) to Jakubczyk's 308 (47 percent). Results remain unofficial until certified by the Board of Canvassers. Tuesday was a reversal of the primary, when Jakubczyk was the leading vote-getter in the February primary with 42 percent of the vote against Kurkowski's 30 percent. "I was very surprised," Jakubczyk said. "I thought I had a reasonably good chance, and I was comfortable with what I did." Jakubczyk said he stopped by Kurkowski's home and congratulated him on his victory. "I would like to thank the people for …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Friday is the last day for residents to vote early in person for Tuesday's election and clerks' offices across the state, including Oak Creek, are required to be open.
With the spring election on Tuesday, muncipal clerks' offices across the state - including Oak Creek - are required to be open on Good Friday. The clerk’s office at Oak Creek will be open for in-person absentee voting and other election details that day. Friday is the deadline for in-person voting. You may also cast an absentee ballot by mail, but it must be postmarked no later than Tuesday. Here is more information on voting early in Wisconsin. "The absentee voting statutes provide no exemption from or postponement for deadlines occurring on the Thursday or Friday before the Spring Election, regardless of their relationship to religious observances that are not recognized as state holidays," Wisconsin Government Accountability Board …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Gov. Scott Walker is coming out with a book that chronicles the controversy over his 2011 budget reforms. The book already has a title, but that didn't stop people from taking to Twitter with their own suggestions.
Gov. Scott Walker’s book, which will be titled “Unintimidated: A Governor’s Story and a Nation’s Challenge,” is set to hit the bookstores shelves sometime late in 2013. Sentinel imprint of Penguin Group announced Tuesday that it has acquired the rights to the book. The book chronicles Walker’s budget reforms in 2011, which sparked massive protests and counter protests. During the budget-making process, Walker sought to erase a $3.6 billion deficit by eliminating their ability to collectively bargain and asked unions to pay more for their insurance and pensions. At one point, almost 100,000 people protested Walker’s budget and a number of Democrats left the state to protest his proposal. "This book tells the dramatic story of how one brave …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Everything you need to know about the elections on April 2, from Common Council to School Board, and where to vote.
We want to make sure you've got all the information you need before hitting the voting booth on Tuesday, April 2. See below for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race. Registration: For information on registering to vote, visit the My Vote Wisconsin website. If you have not yet registered, you can do so at City Hall through Friday, March 29. You can also register to vote on Election Day at the polls. Sample ballot: See sample ballots on the city of Oak Creek website. Polling locations: District 1: School administration building, 7630 S. 10th St. District 2: West Middle School, 8401 S. 13th St. District 3: East Middle School, 9330 S. Shepard Ave. District 4: Deerfield Elementary School, 3871 E. Bluestem Drive. …
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