Election Preview: Waukesha Common Council (12th District)

Newcomers Gary Krivos and Aaron Perry are running for the 12th District seat on the Waukesha Common Council. (Click on link for biographical information on each candidate).

See map of 12th Aldermanic District

To provide residents with the most information about the election, Patch asked candidates for their positions on key issues facing the city. Here, in their own words, are the candidates' answers to those questions.

To bring a sense of ethics and common sense to the position.  The incumbent decided not to run again and I am in a position to serve the community at this time.

Having lived in different places throughout my life I am able to recognize a special place when I see one. Waukesha is a special place to live and when an opportunity came to share my passion, knowledge and common sense decision making, I wanted to take advantage of it. Having started my family here and getting to know the people in our area, there was no doubt I want to represent the community I live in.

Long-term sustainable clean water for the city.  Continue to bring a resolution to the need by advancing efforts to date, and insuring that a viable permanent solution is finally realized.

The biggest issue that faces Waukesha is the purchase of water from the Great Lakes. I support the current plan in place but feel a plan B should be in place in order to meet the 2018 deadline. I would bring a sense of urgency to the Council on an issue that will affect generations to come.

Yes.  It's a project that has been planned and needed for a long time and will only cost more with further delay and be a block to future growth and development of the city and county.

I do support the West Waukesha Bypass but I believe more discussion should be had on the issue in both city government as well as the public after April 2. I am not opposed to a citizens' referendum.

Council members need to be knowledgeable  about the people that are appointed by the Mayor and they are asked to approve.  Not living in the district does not give them a bye on responsible voting for these individuals.

I believe the Common Council should support downtown the same way they support all residents and businesses in Waukesha. If the BID is disbanded the business owners will have the opportunity to support and promote their business as they see fit. This may also open doors for other private citizens or organizations to sponsor or market events in a more business friendly way.

I have followed this issue since I was originally a homeowner in the city in the 70s and followed it even when career took me out of the city and state. The issue is crucial to the future of Waukesha's residents, businesses, and future.  The time has come to resolve the issue permanently, in a fiscally appropriate manner to remove what has too long been an impediment to the health and development of the city's future.

I support the plan in place to purchase Great Lakes water. This is a very complex issue with no great option that will not cost more money. As a resident this has been an issue I have tracked the progress of since I moved to Waukesha. City leadership has done their job in finding a solution, I feel I am a good fit for helping complete the plan.

Whether city budgets are tight or not, the priorities need to be insuring that the taxpayers money is used for the biggest and best possible outcomes while realizing that the well of funds is limited.