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…

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Electing incompetent Republicans has a price

In Waukesha County folks are finding out that electing incompetent Republicans has a price…quite literally. A consultant’s report traces problems in reporting Waukesha County election results directly to mistakes by outgoing County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus – mistakes that will cost county taxpayers more than a quarter of a million dollars…

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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…

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The “Demand that Kathy Nickolaus Resign!” rally: What a difference a year makes

On April 8, 2011 more than fifty people participated in a “Rally to Protect Wisconsin Elections” at the Waukesha County Courthouse with the intent to demand fair and honest elections. A little over one year later, we were back at the Courthouse making similar demands. Twenty five of us gathered…

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“Demand that Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus Resign” rally, 4/11/12

From Occupy Riverwest: Most people think that Kathy Nickolaus has resigned or been forced out of her position as Waukesha County Clerk. The truth is she is still officially in this position. Stepping aside for the Recall Election is only a temporary relief for the voters of Wisconsin who demand fair…

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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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