Man Announces Intentions to Seek Waukesha Alderman Seat

A Waukesha man has stepped forward seeking interest in the spring 2012 election for the District 12 aldermanic position.

Ron Kading, who supported in the spring 2010 election, is running for the special election for the seat that currently is filled by appointed Alderman Rick Hastings. Hastings has not yet filed paperwork for the position.

, who in early March after resigned from the position because of health reasons. The position is up for election this spring for a one-year term.

Common Council members need to collect 20 to 40 nomination signatures to appear on the ballot.

Here’s the steps for the aldermanic election:

• Dec. 1; Candidates can begin circulating nomination papers after registering campaign
• Jan. 3; Nomination papers and declaration of candidacy papers are due at 5 p.m. at City Hall
• Feb. 21; Primary election if there are more than two candidates
• April 3; Election

Kading announced his intentions to run for alderman via a news release:

Today, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for alderman of the 12th District of the City of Waukesha. I have been a resident and property owner of our City for more than 20 years and feel strongly that the need for the citizen’s voice to be heard at city hall is lacking.

True representation and true leadership is to put ones personal opinion and political views aside and speak for the people you represent. That is why I am running.  My goal is to listen to what people say, respond to their comments and to keep them informed of the issues that will impact them and their families.  As I have often said, ”It is amazing what can be done, if we put our political differences aside and work together.” It is time to unite our city and keep Waukesha a great place to work, live and raise our children and grandchildren.