Tag: Jessie Read
Jessie Read for Waukesha County Clerk
One year ago today, I interviewed Jessie Read, Democratic candidate for Waukesha County Clerk (click here to read the interview). I remember feeling downright giddy at the possibility of trading in Kathy Nickolaus for a county clerk who was competent and trustworthy. And I’m not the only one; Waukesha County…
Guest Blog: Is Time Warner Cable hurting our local democracy?
Is Time Warner Cable hurting our local democracy? Why does Time Warner Cable turn away advertising sales from small advertisers? My name is Jessie Read and I am running for a local political office – Waukesha County Clerk. I have a TV ad already produced and I wanted to run…
Partisanship is alive and well in Waukesha County [Updated-8/31]
Waukesha County needs new election equipment and County Exec. Dan Vrakas will seek $70,000 for the upgrade, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. But the real story has nothing to do with the money and everything to do with the appearance of partisan politics in Waukesha County. According to the…
Third Republican enters Waukesha County Clerk race; Democrat remains undeterred
A third Republican has just announced her intent to run for Waukesha County Clerk, according to Sarah Millard of the Waukesha Patch. Gina Kozlik, the deputy clerk/treasurer of the City of Waukesha since 2008, joins previously announced Republicans Kathleen Novack and Kathy Karalewitz. I spoke with Jessie Read, the lone…
News that Kathy Nickolaus will not seek re-election only adds insult to injury
Some friends of mine are rejoicing over this morning’s news that Kathy Nickolaus will not seek re-election in the fall. She’s done after December 31, 2012. But Nickolaus will still “assist” in the recalls in May and June, she’ll be around for the 2012 presidential election, and she won’t ever…
The Best Of Kathy Nickolaus-The Waukesha Wonk 2011 Collection
Well, Kathy Nickolaus has done it again. In honor of her latest “failed plan,” I put together a “Best Of” from my 2011 Waukesha Wonk Collection, along with my interview with Jessie Read, the Democrat who plans to run for Nickolaus’ seat. Warning, these posts are snarky. Snark makes an excellent…
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