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Resolution ordering a special election for Alderperson - District 6 to be held concurrent with the April 2027 Spring Election
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WHEREAS, exercising the right to vote is an essential component of a healthy democracy; and
WHEREAS, candidates were elected to the office of City alderperson at the April 2026 spring election; and
WHEREAS, shortly after the April 2026 election, Sean Lowe, the alderperson elected to represent District 6, resigned from office, creating a vacancy in that office; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously determined to fill the vacancy through the aldermanic selection process through April 20, 2027, and to hold a special election concurrent with the April 6, 2027 Spring Election to fill the remainder of the term; and
WHEREAS, section 8.50 of the Wisconsin Statutes requires the Common Council to order a special election by resolution for the office of alderperson and to specify the required election details.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that a special election is hereby ordered for the office of Alderperson - District 6, for the area comprising Aldermanic District 6 of the City of Wauwatosa, to be held concurrent with the April 6, 2027 Spring Election, for the purpose of filling the remainder of the vacant term, ending on April 16, 2030.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a primary election is required, the primary shall be held on February 16, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that candidates may begin circulating nomination papers on December 1, 2026, and nomination papers shall be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to publish notice and administer the special election in accordance with section 8.50 and other applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes.
By: Government Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 6-0