Notable Quotes From Sheboygan Common Council Candidate Forums
On March 7, 2023, a Sheboygan Common Council Candidates Forum for Districts 1 and 7 candidates was held at the Sheboygan City Hall.
District 1: Incumbent Barb Felde and challenger Aaron Guenther
District 7: Incumbent Grazia Perrella and challenger Paul Hankins
You can watch the entire Forum at: Districts 1 and 7 Candidate Forum
District 1 Candidate - Aaron Guenther
When asked the biggest challenges for the city common council.....
At 15:40 mark to 16:10, Aaron remarked "The council isn't here to push agendas'. We need to focus on police, fire, department of public works, infrastructure, water; that's what we're about". Aaron Guenther District 1 candidate.
District 7 Candidate - Paul Hankins
When asked the biggest challenges for the city common council.....
At 18:58 to 19:40 mark, Paul said "Sticking to the basics; the meat and potatoes, of good government". "Restoring or instilling trust. People want answers and deserve them". Paul Hankins, District 7 candidate
Notable Quotes From Sheboygan Common Council Candidate Forum
On March 8, 2023, a Sheboygan Common Council Candidates Forum for Districts 3, 5, and 9 candidates was held at the Sheboygan City Hall.
District 3: Incumbent Amanda Salazar and challenger Paul Bolgert
District 5: Incumbent Angela Ramey and challenger Mark Kooistra
District 9: Incumbent Trey Mitchell and challenger Julie Konik
You can watch the entire Forum at: Districts 3 5, and 9 Candidate Forum
District 3 - Paul Bolgert
At the 30:28 mark to the 30:58 mark, Paul Bolgert remarked "There are a lot of great things that we have here in Sheboygan that you don't see in other places. We need to accentuate these positive things so we can bring young people and businesses into the community. We can broaden our tax base so that we can afford to spend money on renovation." District 3 candidate
District 5 - Mark Kooistra
Asked about what to do about the Southside business park, at 58:50 to 1:00:15, Mark responded that "Sheboygan has good workers. We're gonna partner with you (businesses) and show you that we have skin in the game.
District 9 - Trey Mitchell
Regarding retaining businesses, Trey stated "That starts with the businesses we have here. Being a partner and not an obstacle. Creating that strong relationship and having those processes in place that make people want to develop in Sheboygan. That does not mean just taking taxpayer dollars and giving them to businesses. It is using TIF districts and pay-as-you-go tax incentives so that we are not giving money away." Trey Mitchell District 9