Good morning Oshkosh. The final results are in and we have our new (and some old) representatives for the next 2 or 3 years.
In the race for Mayor, it was Frank Tower by less than 300.
In the council race, there was no surprise that Bain, Palmeri, and King would be the top three. Many in the community were not impressed with Scheuermann and it showed by the large margin between her and newly elected King. Scheuermann trailed all night, sometimes in 5th place, before moving ahead of Bob Cornell by a small margin. I was kind of glad to be a spectator during this event as I don't think I could have kept up with the top 3. I still have a problem with the amount of money that some candidates poured into their campaigns. I feel that it is ludicrous to spend more to gain the seat than the salary for BOTH years in the seat. That is what Jessica King did. I guess it worked, she won.
The School Board race was somewhat of a surprise. I have a hard time figuring out the community that will elect (by a larger margin) two candidates from the opposite end of the spectrum. Becker and Bowen aren't even close to being similar. Yet only about a hundred votes separate them. With Michelle taking third, it was nice to see that the voters did like some of what they saw her and didn't let the recount be an issue with Dan.
I don't think things will stop here. Michelle and I will continue to be involved in one form or another. We are not sure what the future holds so I will not speculate to whether either of us will run again in the future. My thoughts turn to next year but with my commitment to the Fox Cities Bowling Association, I will be quite busy next spring handling the State Bowling Tournament in Valley. That would leave very little time to campaign.
Anyway, Congratulations to all the candidates that were successful in their bids for office and a HUGE thank you to everyone else that ran. It is one thing to sit on the sidelines and complain but quite another to put yourself out there for public ridicule. Believe me, I know.
Have a great day, try to stay warm, and if anyone has a sign please call me and I will come and pick it up today.
Thanks again Oshkosh, it has been quite a ride.
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Kent and Michelle; No Need to post this but just wanted to say THANK YOU for the opportunity to discuss city issues. You have been successful!
Maybe success was not to be had at the polls but in getting the issues out and discussed; you were successful.
When all is said and done we will probably find that this election was bought. Sadly, we agree the average person can't afford the political process. Time will tell how the candidates will use the council seat as a ladder up to other political ambitions.
Your job is not complete.... keeping this blog somewhat active will help some citizens voice their concerns and be able to get answers. The political councilors that has been elected are not approachable and will not have time for the "average" citizen.
They are on a different level of society with arrogant "I Know It All" attitudes.
Thankx again, Kent & Michelle
It is interesting to read that some posters on the ONW are looking at the "entertainment" value from council meetings.
NEW THREAD PLEASE???
2% Room Tax
The council will probably jump all over themselves to approve this. A "new" room tax to generate an additional $200,000 a year WOW...
This money needs be used to pay off debt on the Oshkosh Convention Center.
If the bureau is allowed to establish a development fund for capital projects that attracts tourists, those monies should take care of the new renovation and updates.
The monies should NOT be filtered to someone's "pet" project!
Feed the white elephant take care of the updates and expansion.
The new tax should be approved for Convention Center use ONLY!
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