**Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of stories leading up to the April 7 elections so residents can hear directly from the Mount Pleasant candidates for trustees. The candidates answers have not been edited; all the words are the candidates’ own. When incumbents David DeGroot and John Hewitt respond to our survey, we […]
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Trustee Candidates Talk Priorities, Separate School District
**Editor’s Note: This is the second story featuring the candidates for Sturtevant Trustee. Incumbents Chris Wright, Chris Larsen, John Johnson and challenger Michelle Duchow answered a series of questions, and these are their unedited answers. If elected, what would your priorities be? Wright: 1. Closing out our TIF district next year; 2. Laying the foundation for the […]
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Mt Pleasant Candidate Forum
The Racine Taxpayers Association held a Mount Pleasant Presidential Candidate Forum tonight (March 19, 2015). The Candidates were Jerry Garski and Mark Gleason. This 45 minute forum was well attended with nearly 100 people in attendance. A lot of short questions were asked. Two questions from the Racine County Eye, two questions from The Racine Taxpayers […]
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Meet Sturtevant Candidates for Trustee
**Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of stories leading up to the April 7 elections so residents can hear directly from the Sturtevant candidates for trustees The candidates answers have not been edited; all the words are the candidates’ own. Chris Wright, 38 9242 Angelica Dr. 10-year village resident Education: BA Christian […]
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Reminder: Candidate Forums Thursday & April 2
**Editor’s Note: The March 26 mayoral forum was canceled because of a scheduling conflict. You can listen to a 45-minute WGTD/Racine County Eye radio forum here. Residents in Mount Pleasant and Racine will have the opportunity in the next two weeks to question candidates for elected office. The Racine Taxpayers Association and Racine County Eye […]
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Update: Listen to Racine Mayor Candidates on WGTD with Racine County Eye
Mayor John Dickert and Pastor Melvin Hargrove participated in a radio forum on 91.1FM WGTD radio Saturday hosted by the radio station and Racine County Eye editors Heather Asiyanbi and Denise Lockwood. During the forum Len Iaquinta from WGTD and the RCE editors asked the candidates questions in a conversational manner about a range of […]
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Douglas Avenue Roundabout Likely To Get Nixed
A roundabout that had been approved to go in at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Hamilton Street, and at Main Street to Goold Avenue is expected to be rescinded at the Racine common council meeting on Tuesday night. The increased cost of acquiring the land near intersections has three billboards, Mayor John Dickert is recommending […]
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Reminder: Candidate Forums Where YOU Ask the Questions
We are a mere 39 days away from the April general election, and we know readers have questions for the candidates running for office in their respective municipalities. The Racine Taxpayers Association and Racine County Eye are sponsoring a series of forums in the City of Racine and the Village of Mount Pleasant so residents […]
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Racine Mayor: Dickert, Hargrove Advance To Spring Election
Racine Mayor John Dickert led in the primary while Melvin Hargrove trailed in second place most of the night, according to the city of Racine website. Dickert has been pro-development while Hargrove believes more training needs to be done to better the city’s workforce for the jobs already here in Racine. Excited about how people came […]
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Sturtevant Judge: Niemiec, Ten Cate Head to April Election
Turnout in Sturtevant was low Tuesday for the spring primary election to choose two candidates for the April general election for municipal judge. Only 182 registered voters of around 3,300 cast a ballot. In the end, residents chose incumbent Robert Niemiec and former Sturtevant police Officer Stuart Ten Cate: Robert E. Niemiec-82 Stuart Ten Cate- 47 […]
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Letter To The Editor: Vote Ed Diehl For Racine Mayor
Editor’s note: This letter to the editor reflects the opinion of Caledonia resident and Racine business owner Mark Balwinski. Dear Racine Residents: Just a reminder that Tuesday, February 17th is Primary Election Day in the City of Racine. It’s time to once again make a choice for who will be the candidates to represent the […]
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Primary Election To Be Held In Racine And Sturtevant On Feb. 17
Residents from Racine and Sturtevant will head to the polls to decide on three primary election races on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Racine residents will choose two of four candidates for Racine Mayor. In addition to the mayoral race, residents living in Racine’s fifth district will also need to do the same for their common council representative. Sturtevant has four people vying for municipal […]
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Candidate Plans Ordinance Requiring Paid Taxes for Elected Officials
If Mount Pleasant village president candidate Jerry Garski wins the election in April, he plans to introduce a village ordinance requiring candidates for public office to to have their property taxes paid in full. Garski is running against current President Mark Gleason. The reason for the ordinance, Garski states on his website, is because the […]
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Mayoral Candidate Forum: Role Of Government In Business Development
In an increasingly competitive environment for development, how a government attracts and retains new businesses is important to understand, especially since unemployment continues to be an issue in Racine. With Racine voters heading to the polls on Feb. 17 to choose among four candidates — Janice Hand, Ed Diehl, Melvin Hargrove, and incumbent John Dickert […]
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Mayoral Election: Candidates Talk Jobs, Taxes, And Budgets
Racine voters head to the polls on Feb. 17 to choose among four candidates for the mayoral election, which includes: Janice Hand, Ed Diehl, Melvin Hargrove, and incumbent John Dickert. The two candidates with the most votes on Feb. 17 will oppose one another for the spring election on April 7. The Racine County Eye and […]