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Follow on Google News | County Supervisor Tom Schellinger Announces Waukesha County Executive CandidacyCampaign to focus on conservative values, extensive experience in local government
By: Schellinger for County Executive Schellinger, whose District 20 includes sections of Brookfield and New Berlin, has served on the County Board since 2006. He previously served on the City of Brookfield Common Council for six years. Schellinger pledged to use his extensive knowledge of local government to move the county forward on a fiscally-conservative, economically- “Over the past 15 years, I’ve gained a thorough understanding of local and county government from a citizen’s point of view, as well as the perspective of an active participant in the day-to-day management of operations and budgets,” said Schellinger, 61, a lifetime Waukesha County resident who lives in Brookfield. “We must continually strive to limit spending and taxation, listen to citizens’ thoughts as much as possible, and create opportunities for them to be involved in important processes and decisions.” Schellinger outlined his plan for keeping Waukesha County both stable and prosperous: · Maintaining the county’s rate of spending per capita, among the lowest in Wisconsin · Maintaining the county’s AAA bond rating, a huge factor in controlling borrowing costs, and a status enjoyed by fewer than 100 counties in the entire nation · Opposing a county sales tax under all circumstances · Continuing to form regional partnerships with other local governments, creating cost-saving opportunities for consolidation and efficiencies Besides nearly 15 years of local elective office experience, Schellinger brings more than three decades of business experience to the county executive race. A Marquette University graduate, he and his wife, Kim, have two adult children. A full biography is available at www.linkedin.com/ Schellinger’ “I look forward to further detailing my campaign proposals in the coming weeks, and to a healthy debate about the many issues that voters will be considering,” End
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