Three Aldermen, Treasurer Face Challengers

All three Oak Creek aldermen up for re-election will have challengers for their seats in this spring's election.

6th District Alderman Tom Michalski will be opposed by Christopher Guzikowski and Ed Reader, which means a primary election will be held Feb. 21. Michalski is also running in the mayoral primary; he would give up his aldermanic seat if elected mayor.

2nd District Alderman Dan Bukiewicz will face challenger Zachary Johnson and 4th District Alderman Mike Toman is running against challenger Rosemarie Annonson in the April 3 general election.

Aldermen are elected to two-year terms at annual salary of $7,200; the council president makes $8,400. Click here for a map showing where the aldermanic boundaries are drawn.

A primary will also be held for Oak Creek city clerk. LeAnn Launstein, Suzette Emmer and Catherine A. Roeske filed papers to get on the ballot. The previous city clerk, Pam Bauer, retired in October.

Oak Creek Treasurer Barbara Guckenberger will run for re-election against challenger Tony Paladino, while Municipal Judge Alice A. Rudebusch is running unopposed.

The city clerk and treasurer are each elected to three-year terms at a salary of $71,400, plus a $150-per month car allowance.

The municipal judge, a part-time position, is elected to a four-year term at an annual salary of $16,323.

Other election coverage: for a story on the mayor's race and for a story on the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board race.