Politics Archive
Decision in Federal Court Case affects November 3 ballot deadlines – Decision Stayed
September 21, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Municipal clerks across Washington County received word late Monday evening, Sept. 21, 2020 regarding an amended deadline that may affect the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot deadline. See documentation below from the Wisconsin Election Commission. To Wisconsin County Clerks Wisconsin Municipal Clerks
Election Day | Voting and polling update for November 3, 2020
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Education, Event, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Over the weekend quite a few neighbors across Washington County received their mail-in ballot via U.S. Postal. Wisconsin will mail all registered voters an application to vote absentee prior to the election. You can also vote in person
Update on renovation of Carl M. Kuss Field at Regner Park
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Politics, History, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments
September 17, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Parks Commission will have an update at tonight’s meeting regarding renovations planned for Carl M. Kuss Field at Regner Park. It was August 8, 2018 when the community held its first final celebration at the local baseball stadium.
Rep. Ramthun receives Award for Conservative Excellence
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County, Kewaskum, Politics No comments
September 15, 2020 – Campbellsport, WI- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) has received the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation. “I am truly honored to receive the Award for Conservative Excellence from the American Conservative Union Foundation,” Rep. Ramthun said. Ramthun is the representative in
Letter to the Editor | I will be voting November 3, 2020 | By Gary Brussat
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments
September 15, 2020 – West Bend, WI – My vote on November 3 will go to President Trump. I agree with his basic premise of America first. As a country, we really have to take care of our own problems before we can effectively deal with others. President Trump
West Bend Common Council to approve new ordinance allowing dogs in City parks
September 14, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Common Council is set to approve an ordinance regarding dogs in City parks. It was July 2020 when the Parks Commission went round and round on the issue. The final vote was 5-2 with aldermen John Butschlick and
Increase in recycling fee in City of Hartford | By Steve Volkert
September 14, 2020 – Hartford, WI – Elected officials in the City of Hartford have approved a 35-cent monthly increase in the recycling fee; that increase will start in 2021. The total monthly fee is $7 for recycling. The new total is $7.35 per month. Annually that’s an increase
Letter to the Editor | Looking ahead to November election | By Ken Miller
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Germantown, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County No comments
September 11, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Recently I have heard from a number of Conservatives/Republicans, having doubts about Pres. Trump. Very disturbing. I do not like some of his tactics, verbiage and temperament. He is a “shoot-from-the-hip” type and can be blunt not mincing words. His demeaner
Letter to the Editor | Debates encouraged in Fifth Congressional District race | By Dave Simon
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County, Waukesha County No comments
September 9, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – With Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner retiring from his fifth Congressional seat, it’s tremendously important that citizens get an open and informed view of the prospective candidates to replace him. A debate (or two) between Democrat candidate Tom Palzewicz and Republican Scott Fitzgerald
Letter to the Editor | Making the State House in Madison veto-proof | By Blaine Zagar
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Germantown, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments
September 9, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – I read Carroll Merry’s comments regarding the efforts to getting a recall started to remove Governor Evers and he is right on. Efforts would be better spent on getting Republicans elected into the State Senate and Assembly, and into both chambers
VIDEO | Honoring Marilyn Merten for dedication and commitment to Washington County
September 8, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Family, friends, and elected officials gathered at Washington County Fair Park to pay tribute to long-time County Board Supervisor Marilyn Merten. Merten was honored with a plaque that read: In honor of Marilyn Merten. Celebrating her years of service to the
VIDEO | Honoring Marilyn Merten for dedication and commitment to Washington County
September 3, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – Family, friends, and elected officials gathered at Washington County Fair Park on Wednesday evening to pay tribute to long-time County Board Supervisor Marilyn Merten. Merten was honored with a plaque that read: In honor of Marilyn Merten. Celebrating her years of
Honoring Marilyn Merten tonight, September 2 at the Washington County Fair Park
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: History, Jackson, Politics, Richfield, Washington County No comments
September 2, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – There will be a celebration tonight at Washington County Fair Park to honor Marilyn Merten for her commitment to public service and Washington County Marilyn Merten has served as the Washington County District 15 Supervisor for 12 years. She filed
Letter to the Editor | Don’t recall Gov. Evers, neutralize him with veto-proof legislature | By Carroll Merry
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Germantown, Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County 2 Comments
September 2, 2020 – Germantown, WI – While doing business errands today I noticed a make-shift corner display with some very well-meaning citizens asking passers-by to stop and sign a recall petition against Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor Mandella Barnes. My first thought was ‘good for them’ for
Public hearings on Sand Drive rezoning set for Tuesday, Sept. 1 cancelled in City of West Bend
September 1, 2020 – West Bend, WI – A public hearing slated for Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in the City of West Bend has been cancelled. The hearing was tied to rezoning the former concrete plant site on Sand Drive from industrial to multi-family. The developer asked Monday, August
VIDEO | Trumptilla 2020 on Big Cedar Lake in Washington County | By Rich Zautcke
August 31, 2020 – Big Cedar Lake, WI – President Trump supporters had a boat regatta on Big Cedar Lake on Sunday, August 30, 2020. There were about 100 boats that participated in the event. Photos below courtesy Ron Naab. Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com
Public hearings on Sand Drive rezoning set for Tuesday, Sept. 1 cancelled in City of West Bend
August 31, 2020 – West Bend, WI – A public hearing slated for Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in the City of West Bend has been cancelled. The hearing was tied to rezoning the former concrete plant site on Sand Drive from industrial to multi-family. The developer asked Monday, August
Letter to the Editor | Survey input on leadership, policy position and temperament | By Kraig K. Sadownikow
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Letters to the Editor, Politics, Washington County, West Bend No comments
August 28, 2020 – West Bend, WI – I recently took a look at a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center that came out the first week in August. It revealed why voters support either President Trump or Joe Biden. The survey listed various important traits of a