Sheboygan: Meet the candidates running for city council. Every seat is contested.
SHEBOYGAN - This April, five of the 10 seats on the Sheboygan City Council are up for election.
All five seats are contested, with incumbents running for re-election in every district except District 8, where incumbent Leslie Laster is not seeking re-election.
City council members serve a two-year term. They are paid an annual salary of $5,720, which will increase to $6,084 per year in 2023.
The city council president is paid $1,000 more (with a current annual salary of $6,720, which will become $7,084 in 2023).
In early February, the Sheboygan Press asked candidates why they're running for office and what issues they would seek to address if elected. Below is what they said and how to vote on April 5.
The Sheboygan branch of the American Association of University Women also hosted two live candidate forums in March.
The March 10 forum featured District 4 candidate Betty Ackley, District 6 candidate Dean Dekker and District 10 candidate Andre Walton. District 4 challenger Debra Yochis and District 6 challenger Dean Dekker did not participate. District 10 challenger Joe Heidemann was not present but prepared a statement read at the forum.
A recording is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EzAoSzeNRE&t=754s.
The March 16 forum featured District 2 candidate Roberta Filicky-Peneski and District 8 candidate Zachary Rust. District 2 challenger John Ranieri and District 8 challenger Jesse Roethel did not participate.
A recording is available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2RzfGPjUQI&t=378s.
District 2: Wards 3 and 4
Name: Roberta Filicky-Peneski (incumbent)
Address: 28 N. Point Drive
Age: 75
Occupation: Retired financial adviser with Robert W. Baird & Co.
Education: Master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Relevant experience: I am the Alderperson for District 2, having served in that capacity since July 2020. I am the vice president of the City Council and the vice chairperson of the Finance and Personnel Committee, elected by my peers. I sit on the Joint Review Board (Tax Incremental Financing), Capital Improvements Commission and the County Emergency Medical Services Council. I also serve on the Sheboygan Redevelopment Authority, a position I have held under five mayors.
Name: John Ranieri
Address: 2017 N. Sixth St.
Age: 45
Occupation: Small business owner of Ranieri's Four of a Kind Bar & Grill and Sheboygan Pasty Company
Education: Studied business and finance at University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. Certified autobody technician MATC. Certified home energy auditor.
Campaign website: John Ranieri - Candidate for Sheboygan District 2 Alderman (Facebook)
Relevant experience: I sat on the focus group for the Sheboygan strategic plan focus group 2022. I own/run two businesses in the city of Sheboygan. I have managed businesses for the last 23 years.
Why are you running for city council?
Filicky-Peneski: I moved to Sheboygan with my husband and infant son in 1969 when my husband was offered a teaching position at University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan. We raised our two children here and have been heavily involved in the community in various ways ever since. As the city grows more urban and more diverse, and the area adapts to changing needs and changing times, the values that this city holds make the community unique. Whether it’s taking pride in our lakefront and riverfront, or supporting unique resources like Mead Library and Uptown Social, we have multiple community groups and organizations that contribute to the fabric of our community and to our quality of life. I have an interest in seeing the continuation of the supportive community that we experienced.
Ranieri: My wife, Maria, and I moved to Sheboygan eight years ago with our four children. We love everything that Sheboygan has to offer, from its beaches to its great dining establishments and everything in between. Sheboygan has a great heritage that I want to be a part of keeping and shaping the city’s future.
What makes you a good candidate in this race?
Filicky-Peneski: I have experience on the City Council and serve in leadership positions. I have the time to devote to not only the required meetings, but also to the background research and reading that often accompanies the issues at hand. I enjoy working with not only my council colleagues, but also our dedicated city department heads. Most importantly, I have the desire and the skills to be the representative for the district.
Ranieri: First and foremost, I am not a politician. I am involved in several organizations in Sheboygan that support Sheboygan and the county. A portion of all proceeds in my restaurant goes to charitable organizations within the city and state. I have worked with the city of Milwaukee and Madison along with the State Focus On Energy program to help the cities residents and businesses with energy efficiency projects. My years of business management and ownership will guide me to make smart, informed and cost saving decisions for the city and its residents.
What are residents telling you are their most important issues? If elected, how would you address them?
Filicky-Peneski: Second District residents know that in the next two years, we face two unique and once-in-a-lifetime events that will impact all of us: the construction project at the water utility and Sheboygan Memorial Hospital’s move to the new facility. Within three years of vacancy, the current hospital buildings will be razed and the grounds will be restored for new development. When both projects move forward, there will be additional noise, dirt and congestion in the area which is a concern. As the council representative, I will work the three Neighborhood Associations most impacted by these projects, as well as with individual constituents, to bring issues forward to be addressed. It will be exciting and challenging to guide the re-development of the 6-plus-acre site so that it is compatible with the existing neighborhood.
I also want to make sure that we have clean drinking water, our sewer system functions and the crime rate stays low. These things are what residents are NOT talking about. Ongoing city-provided services support much of what make this a livable community. It is my job to see that those support services are maintained with the quality that citizens have grown accustomed to and appreciate.
Ranieri: One key issue is filling the empty storefronts with striving businesses, by finding a way to reach potential new business owners looking to open in Sheboygan with the grants the city and state offers to them.
The city should continue to focus on affordable housing for new and existing residents. Not only apartment buildings, but making the empty lots more accessible for building houses for new residents that want to own their own homes and open businesses. We have a business park that was built with millions of taxpayer dollars and NO businesses.
Third, addressing the drug problem in the city. Heroin and meth continue to be a growing problem in the city. Judges and district attorneys are letting repeat drug offenses off with no repercussions. The city and the police should department should work on more funding for K-9 units, better drug awareness programs in the schools and drug treatment programs instead of putting people back on the street to repeatedly do the same thing.
Editor's note: Repeat drug offenses are criminal offenses, including possession of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia, which becomes a felony for third and subsequent offenses, according to District Attorney Joel Urmanski. Repeat possession of cocaine is a felony, and possession of heroin or meth is a first-time felony offense, for which prosecutors recommend probation with some jail time, Urmanski said. If a person is dealing drugs, they may go to prison, he said.
The Sheboygan Press looked at all drug-related cases that closed in Sheboygan County Circuit Court within the past week. Outcomes in these five cases, which included misdemeanor and felony offenses, ranged from five years of probation with no jail time, to up to six months in jail as a condition of several years of probation, to four years in prison with four years of extended supervision.
What should the city do to help address the COVID-19 pandemic?
Filicky-Peneski: All elected officials are concerned about the health and well-being of their citizens; and, those officials who have the most authority over addressing the pandemic are the 25 County Board Supervisors, 10 of whom reside in the city. Overseen by the board, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to keeps citizens up-to-date with the latest COVID information, guidelines and resources. They are front-line in fighting the pandemic and are working diligently to curtail its impact. (The city’s website automatically links those who have questions and need resources about COVID to the county HHS website.) We need to continue to work with not only our partners at the county, but also the school district and medical providers to make sure that we provide effective and efficient support to all residents.
Ranieri: Nothing. The city has been great in 2020 and 2021. Sheboygan has put programs in place to assist both businesses and residents along with the state and federal governments. The Sheboygan County Food Bank and other charities have stepped up during these times to assist also.
District 4: Wards 7 and 8
Name: Betty Ackley (incumbent)
Address: 1116 Lincoln Ave.
Age: 48
Occupation: Market Research Analyst
Education: Current full-time student at UW-Green Bay, majoring in psychology and organizational leadership. My expected graduation is May 2022. I am currently applying for graduate school opportunities because I would like to offer affordable mental health care in Sheboygan upon graduation and licensure.
Campaign website: Betty Ackley for Sheboygan City Council District 4 (Facebook)
Relevant experience: I have served as the alderperson of District 4 since March 2019. Currently, I am the chairwoman of the Mayor's Pet-Friendly Task Group and the vice chairwoman of Licensing, Hearings, and Public Safety Committee. I am also a member of the Finance and Personnel Committee, Mayor's Neighborhood Leadership Cabinet, and the Mayor's International Committee and formerly served on the Public Works Committee. As a former controller/finance director, I understand vital operations and day-to-day activities that ensure proper oversight, and as a former human resources manager, I have relevant experience devising strategies to best utilize our most important resource, people.
The Sheboygan Press updated this story after receiving responses from District 4 challenger Debra Yochis on March 30.
Name: Debra Yochis
Address: 1130 Bluff Ave.
Age: 48
Occupation: Realtor and property manager
Education: Graduate of Sheboygan County Christian High School and some college (CNA, EMT basic, Realtor)
Relevant experience: No response provided
Why are you running for city council?
Ackley: I have been honored to serve as the District 4 alderperson since 2019. I hope to continue to speak as a collective voice for my neighbors who reside in my district. The concerns and priorities of the citizens must help shape the way our city makes its decisions to better the lives of everyone. I want to ensure that the city values and fully supports our police and fire departments and other valuable services such as public works and our library. It is essential to attract businesses that will offer reasonable wages to the residents in our city. I also plan to continue to advocate for affordable and safe housing for residents in our city. We need to ensure that landlords are held accountable for their properties and maintain them for the safety and welfare of the families who occupy them. I believe that I have the experience, leadership skills, and capacity to help lead Sheboygan while ensuring fiscal responsibility, business opportunities, employment, and affordable housing for all.
Yochis: I am running for city alderman because I believe I can be a strong voice for the people. I love people and have worked/volunteered with people my entire life.
What makes you a good candidate?
Ackley: I care about the residents in my district, and I prioritize constituent issues. I try to make sure people know that their problems or questions matter to me, no matter how big or small. I have been successful in helping to resolve issues or connecting people to the correct departments and staff to assist. I want to continue to be a strong voice for my neighbors in District 4 to resolve their problems quickly and efficiently. I am a firm believer in fiscal responsibility. As alders, it is our responsibility to ensure that city leadership guide our city focused on the priorities of its citizens. The decisions we make today affect future generations.
It is vital to ensure that our tax dollars are used to enhance the lives of all residents, not a select few. We must work together to provide oversight to the city administrator and department heads, so they use our tax dollars as powerfully and efficiently as possible. I feel qualified to do this job with my previous work experience and service as an alder for nearly three years. I support and care for ALL residents, within and outside of my district. I am here to help!
Yochis: I believe I am a good candidate for several reasons. First, I was born and raised in Sheboygan County and love my hometown. Second, I have always given back to my community with volunteering such as: a Candy Striper at St. Nicholas Hospital; Love Inc., Rebuilding Together, Working Family Bread Basket; Sheboygan County food bank etc.
What are residents telling you are the most important issues? If elected, how will you address them?
Ackley: When talking with residents, I hear common themes for specific issues: affordable and safe housing, unleashed dogs, employment and roads. When working families struggle as rental costs skyrocket, people risk everything to maintain a roof over their heads. I am hopeful that, as a city, we make continued efforts to think about all of our neighbors, not just those who can afford market-rate apartments or higher-end housing.
Recently, there have been quite a few discussions on social media, phone calls and emails about unleashed dogs. I will continue to advocate for education, communication and solutions to help bridge the gaps between pet owners and non-pet owners. The Mayor's Pet-Friendly Task Group is working hard to alleviate some distressing stories we see on social media or hear about in conversations with residents.
Another critical issue is attracting new businesses with good jobs to Sheboygan. As a market research analyst, I see many opportunities to attract additional companies to our wonderful city. Finally, we must continue to fix our roads to support our local businesses and protect our families. If re-elected, I will prioritize all efforts to ensure that Sheboygan continues as a great place to live, work, and play.
Yochis: Some of the issues I heard from getting signatures to run were: the roads, taxes and housing issues. We do need to address many things and get our spending under control. The city has reduced some of the costs of running the city, which is excellent, but there is more work to be done. I hope more people will voice their opinions on what’s going on in the city.
What should the city do to address the COVID-19 pandemic?
Ackley: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another. In 2020, I was advised that the city cannot make decisions on health practices, prevention, etc., because that occurs at the county level where the health department is located. Addressing the ongoing pandemic can be a deeply divided chasm of opinions to which everyone has a right. I WILL NOT tell my neighbors in my district or the city what they must do to navigate the pandemic. All of us can review the flow of information widely available from the county health department, CDC, medical community, etc. They are the folks that have the appropriate knowledge and background, not me. As a city representative, I do not feel it is my place to tell others what to do.
The city should focus its efforts on supporting local businesses. We need to work with our local business leaders and community leaders to wisely spend the federal funds received. Our citizens have excellent ideas for new strategies and opportunities. We need to make sure that citizens are part of the solutions. Funds should be carefully managed to ensure that ALL residents benefit from the city administration and council's decisions.
Yochis: I am for medical freedom. I believe we will continuously have different variants but God gave us a great immune system to help fight viruses. It should be a personal choice if someone wants to get a vaccine or wear a mask. Together, we can do better!
District 6: Wards 11 and 12
Name: Dean Dekker (incumbent)
Address: 1227 S. 22nd St.
Age: 60
Occupation: Head custodian at James Madison Elementary School
Education: High school graduate, one year of technical school
Relevant experience: I have served as the alderperson of the Sixth District for the past four years, and I am the current Committee of the Whole Chairperson. I serve on the Public Works Committee where I am the chairman, and am also on the Law License & Public Hearings Committee, the Marina Parks & Forest Committee, & the Transit Commission. I am also president of the Indiana Corridor Neighborhood Association, and a past president of the Sheboygan Area School District educational support staff union, serving 11 years.
District 6 challenger Mark Hermann did not respond to the Sheboygan Press questionnaire after the newspaper reached out multiple times via phone calls and texts. Hermann is not available via email, he said. This article will be updated if the Sheboygan Press receives a response from Hermann, who lives at 1441 Parkview Terrace, Apt. 38.
Why are you running for city council?
Dekker: I am running because I like being part of the decision-making of our city government and serving my community. I believe that I have a lot to offer the city and wish to continue in this endeavor.
Hermann: No response received.
What makes you a good candidate in this race?
Dekker: I have been attentive to the needs of the Sixth District and the City of Sheboygan as a whole. I have worked to bring improvements to our neighborhoods and I am a supporter of our neighborhood policing efforts. As a lifelong resident, I have a respect for the history of Sheboygan along with a forward vision. I feel my experience and leadership make me the best qualified for the position.
Hermann: No response received.
What are residents telling you are their most important issues? If elected, how would you address them?
Dekker: Important issues: road repairs/street replacement, infrastructure, affordable housing, and help for the police in dealing with residents with mental health issues.
How I would address these issues:
Road repairs and street replacement. I would continue with the aggressive repaving program started three years ago. This, along with the new VUE works Asset management system recently approved by the council, will help to apply our limited resources to be the most effective. We also need to align projects to funding that will be available through the recently passed infrastructure bill.
Affordable housing. I continue to support our Planning and Development Department as they pursue developers of affordable housing and work to obtain federal and state grants along with other ways to bring down costs, so that not only affordable apartments will be available but also single family homes.
Mental health. I will be advocating for the County Health and Human Services to provide counselors to assist our officers in dealing with calls involving mental health issues.
Hermann: No response received.
What should the city do to help address the COVID-19 pandemic?
Dekker: To help address the COVID-19 pandemic, the city should continue to work with the county and the county Health Department, as we have to determine what measures need to be taken. Along with this, we need to continue to work with our small businesses that have been affected in creative ways.
Hermann: No response received.
District 8: Wards 15 and 16
Incumbent Leslie Laster did not seek reelection.
Name: Zachary Rust
Address: Address withheld at the candidate's request
Age: 26
Occupation: Journeyman electrician
Education: Moraine Park Technical College, ABC Electrician Apprenticeship
Campaign website: Zach Rust for District 8 Alderperson (Facebook)
Relevant experience: I have been in the trades for seven years, holding numerous leadership positions while working on construction sites as an electrician. I am also an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America where my focus was leading a troop of 40 other Scouts.
Name: Jesse Roethel
Address: Address withheld at the candidate's request
Age: 32
Occupation: Quality Control Technician (Nine-plus years)
Education: Bachelor's degree in business management and bachelor's degree in sport and entertainment management with a marketing minor from Concordia University in Wisconsin
Relevant experience: Working in quality control for nearly 10 years has been a great experience. I have learned how to pay attention to detail and find ways to solve problems efficiently. I interact well with others and like to help people. My degrees also will be useful as an alderman.
Why are you running for city council?
Rust: I am running for city council because there are key issues in Sheboygan that I feel that we need to address, including being proactive on road repair and replacement, supporting our small businesses within District 8, creating more affordable housing in our city, and protecting and expanding our park system so all residents are able to enjoy all that Lake Michigan offers. In addition, as an electrician I see the need for continuing our community investment into renewable energies. Together, we can keep Sheboygan moving forward.
Roethel: I am running for city council because I am proud to be a Sheboygan resident and have decided that it is time to step up and help serve the people of our community. I will fight to protect the Constitution and our freedom. I am thankful I live in America and I support our troops and police.
What makes you a good candidate in this race?
Rust: As a younger candidate, I have the energy, passion and desire to help rejuvenate our great city. As alderman, I’ll work to bring in new business investments to create good-paying jobs. As a union electrician and homeowner, I feel that I can give a voice to the working-class residents in our neighborhood who are working paycheck to paycheck. Our district needs representation from one of their own, a hardworking blue-collar guy who is not afraid to challenge the status-quo and fight for what is right.
Roethel: I was born in Sheboygan and have lived here my entire life, besides while I was in college for four years. I know many people within the district and can relate to the issues that affect all of us. I will listen to what my constituents have to say and will help them and address any questions or concerns that they bring to me.
What are residents telling you are their most important issues? If elected, how would you address them?
Rust: When speaking with residents in District 8, many have safety on their mind, especially with three schools in our district. I feel that we can offer better protection and support to schools and students before and after school hours when students are walking to their homes or vehicles. Everyone, regardless of age, gender or race, should feel safe and comfortable moving about our district. I will also support more neighborhood safety initiatives and encourage community input and collaboration in creating solutions to safety issues in the district.
Another important issue I have heard from community members is continuing to support our local businesses and restaurants so they can grow and find employees after the closures from the pandemic. These local businesses provide many goods, services and opportunities that residents of District 8 rely on, and provide jobs and incomes to so many.
Roethel: One important issue is building stronger relationships between our police officers and community members and leaders. I agree with the concerns of many of my constituents that I have talked to about just how important it is to fully support our police officers. We can work together with them to help make Sheboygan an even better and safer place to live. I'd like to see the police continue their community outreach events such as when they cook brats in different Sheboygan neighborhoods. I'd like to assist the police with these events to get our community members out to interact and have productive conversations with one another as well as with the police officers and help build relationships.
Road conditions are also an important issue to many of my constituents. It is one of the most noticeable issues that many of us see and have to deal with on a daily basis. I would work with the appropriate people to make progress on this and hopefully fix potholes and other notable road issues and hazards in a more timely manner.
What should the city do to help address the COVID-19 pandemic?
Rust: I feel that the city should continue to follow guidance from the CDC as well as all directives given on the state level. I also encourage all of our city's residents to get vaccinated.
Roethel: We should enable every individual to decide for themselves what measures are best as they go about daily life.
District 10: Wards 19 and 20
Name: Andre Walton (incumbent)
Address: 4415 Primrose Court
Age: 27
Occupation: Executive director of Our Wisconsin Revolution, a non-profit social justice organization
Education: Bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Campaign website: Andre Walton for Sheboygan (Facebook)
Relevant experience: Sales associate, UM Wireless. Current alderperson of Sheboygan's District 10. Member of the city Public Works standing committee. Member of the Mead Public Library Board of Trustees. Member of the Housing Rehabilitation committee.
Name: Joseph Heidemann
Address: 4819 S. 12th St.
Age: 71
Occupation: Retired. I worked at RCS Empowers Inc. in Sheboygan as business development manager. I found work for individuals with disabilities. I spent time contacting area companies, touring these businesses, and looking for those projects that could be done by participants with various abilities.
Education: Sheboygan Falls High School graduate. Attended University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan and Lakeland University. I served in the United States Air Force after high school.
Campaign website: www.joeheidemann.com
Relevant experience: I served as mayor and alderman in Sheboygan Falls. I served on the City of Sheboygan Common Council. I served on all city council committees and held positions of both vice president of the council and Committee of the Whole chairman.
Why are you running for city council?
Walton: Since moving to Sheboygan, I have genuinely fallen in love with this city and all of its kind and caring people. I have always been passionate about giving back to any community that I live in. That is why I applied to be the alderperson for the 10th District and was elected by a near unanimous vote. I serve on the Public Works Committee and Housing Rehabilitation Committee. Both of these committees serve critically important needs in our communities. Public Works takes care of our roads, parks, snow removal, trash and recycling collection. The Housing Rehabilitation Committee also helps to keep our community in good shape by helping our homeowners with housing repairs. In addition, I am honored to serve on the Mead Public Library Board of Trustees. The library is the soul of the community. For me, serving on the board is about more than just books. It is a place where people from all backgrounds can come together to learn about our city and the world. I’ve always known that I wanted to help uplift voices in our community. Serving as an alderperson and working for my constituents is my way of giving back to the community that I love.
Heidemann: I have the experience to hold this position. Being retired, I have the time to provide a quality representation for the 10th District. There is little that I haven’t experienced in my previous terms on the council while helping to run this city.
What makes you a good candidate in this race?
Walton: As the current alderperson of District 10, I am bringing a fresh new perspective to the city council. By serving on important committees, and being a member of the Mead Public Library Board, I am doing good work for my constituents and the city as a whole. I know how to work with people to get things done. I also understand the complexities of budgeting — how best to save money and when to spend it. Being a public servant is about more than just qualifications alone. I have learned that being a good alderperson is very hard work. It is about going above and beyond to elevate the voices of people that I serve. I have been willing to listen to all that I serve and to have tough conversations to bring the community together. Not only am I working with my constituents, I am also working with all of my colleagues to ensure the city of Sheboygan works for all of the people of the 10th District
Heidemann: I am very aware of the process involved in housing development, passing sound budgets, repairing of streets, establishing parks, etc. I speak frankly with a voice that will reflect the opinion of my constituents in the 10th district.
What are residents telling you are their most important issues? If elected, how would you address them?
Walton: I have knocked on many doors in the 10th District, and it is clear what the community is concerned about. They want affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, adequate maintenance of our roads, and responsible use of their tax dollars. We know that we need 1,000 additional units to meet the demands of affordable housing over the next three to five years. The city council must strategically plan to meet this housing need and support our current neighborhoods. What we must do is work with the Public Works Department to update and repair our roads, sidewalks and other infrastructure, hopefully with support from county and state governments. It is critically important that we adequately fund our fire and police departments, while continuing to address addiction and other mental health problems in our community. Our crime rate is dropping, but we must stay vigilant in supporting our police department. Because of the lack of adequate shared revenue from the state, and tax revenues that are locked into tax incremental districts, budgeting for sensible use of our dollars continues to be a truly significant challenge for the city council, and city staff. I am fully committed to be a part of that process, and represent the interest of the constituents of District 10.
Heidemann: One issue mentioned is proper staffing in the fire department. I’ve also heard concerns over current staffing in all city departments. And, extremely important, folks want to feel safe in this community.
What should the city do to address the COVID-19 pandemic?
Walton: Learning from past experiences, it is clear that lockdowns are not an option going forward. Lockdowns without economic relief for workers and local businesses is a lose-lose situation for everyone. What we have to do is take a common-sense approach to an uncommon situation. We must work with city, county, school district and state officials to take the best approach to address ongoing pandemic issues. There is “no one size fits all” solution to this pandemic, but ensuring that we institute policies that support local businesses and working families must be our top priority.
Heidemann: The city can make its citizens aware of what is available to them and how to avail themselves of these tools, and keep abreast of accessibility to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies so we can address any area that is lacking in order to correct the situation in a timely manner.
How to vote
To vote, people must be registered and present a photo ID. People can register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov, in person at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall at 828 Center Ave., Suite 103, in Sheboygan, or at the polling place the day of the election.
People can also register to vote by mail by printing out the voter registration form from elections.wi.gov and mailing it to the City Clerk.
In-person voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 5 at the following sites:
Wards 1, 7 and 8. Evangelical Free Church, 1710 N. 15th St.
Ward 2. Humane Society of Sheboygan County, 3209 N. 21st St.
Wards 3, 4, and 5. First Congregational Church, 310 Bluff Ave.
Ward 6. Fountain Park Methodist Church, 828 Erie Ave.
Wards 9 and 10. First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive
Ward 11. Kiwanis Fieldhouse, 726 Kiwanis Park Drive
Wards 12, 15 and 17. Good Shepherd Lutheran, 1614 S. 23rd St. (enter on 24th Street)
Wards 13 and 14. Mead Public Library, 710 N. Eighth St.
Wards 16 and 18. Bethany Reformed Church, 1315 Washington Ave.
Wards 19 and 20. Christ Lutheran Church, 3816 S. 12th St. (enter on 12th Place)
People must vote at the polling location of the ward they live in. Because of redistricting, some wards may have changed from previous years.
Reach Maya Hilty at 920-400-7485 or MHilty@sheboygan.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @maya_hilty.
This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Sheboygan city council candidates share priorities before election
