Position Description
There are 14 members on the Brookfield Common Council, or two members for each of the city's seven aldermanic districts. The council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. More information on city aldermanic representatives is on the city's website.
This year, there are three contested aldermanic elections April 3. Three incumbents are running for re-election, and there are three challengers. Incumbent Dan Sutton faces a challenge from former Municipal Judge Dick Steinberg. Incumbent alderman Buck Jurken will vie with Cathy Wolfla. Incumbent Renee Lowerr faces a challenge from Thomas Schellinger.
Candidates
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Aldermanic District 1
Aldermanic District 4
Aldermanic District 7
News
Most stories listed below include comments from one or more aldermanic election candidate:
Aldermanic Election: Sutton, Steinberg Debate Council Size, Frugality
Challenged by Schellinger, Lowerr Focuses on Development
Wolfla Promises Greater Input; Jurken Touts Record
Alderman won't be penalized for unlabeled campaign literature (BrookfieldNOW.com)
Campaign Disclosure Complaint Filed
Three Aldermen Challenged for Re-Election
Opponents of Proposed Mosque Clash with Islamic Society Organizers
Aldermen Set Aside $100K for Possible Sirens Upgrade
Working with New Berlin Could Trim Fire Response Times (BrookfieldNOW.com)
Redistricting Bumps Waukesha County Supervisor Out of His Own District (BrookfieldNOW.com)
Overdue Book Fine: 15 Cents. Art Damage Fine: $622.
Brookfield Bans Concealed and Open Carry Weapons from Municipal Buildings
Divided Panel Recommends Firearm Ban in City Buildings
Lisa Mellone and Tom Schellinger Apply for Aldermanic Seat
Aldermen Give Final Approvals for New Target Store
