I Lost the Election. What Now?
Well, the results are in and I came in dead last. I won’t sugarcoat it either, I was expecting to win. I’m a known entity (for the...
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Apr 13 min read
Oshkosh to Get at Least One KFC
This is an April Fool’s joke. None of the quotes are real. Have a good laugh and dream of a day when Oshkosh gets a KFC. “This is really...
Mar 172 min read
Every Forum, Interview, and Survey Opportunity Presented to Each 2024 Common Council Candidate
There is a lot of information out there regarding us candidates for the 2024 Oshkosh Common Council election. It dawned on me that it...
Mar 63 min read
Razor Thin Margins: The Weight of Every Vote in Local Elections
I know that I’m not in the majority when I say that I get more excited about local elections than I do for national elections. It hasn’t...
Mar 310 min read
Reading Into Our 2040 Comprehensive Plan
I like a good plan. It’s been said that if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. It’s a bit of advice that we can all add to our...
Mar 13 min read
Data-Driven Decisions
After nearly four months since I announced my candidacy for Oshkosh Common Council way back last year at the start of November, I have...
Feb 182 min read
Why I prefer PERSONAL endorsements vs. GROUP endorsements...
Recently, I posted this to Facebook: I will not be doing paper mailers or asking for money. Instead, I’m asking that you consider...
Feb 21 min read
Eye on Oshkosh - Kristopher Ulrich & Kris Larson
A big thank you to Eye on Oshkosh for having Kris Larson and me come for a great conversation on February 1st. It's an honor to kick off...
Jan 309 min read
FOOD For Thought...
I've been thinking a lot about food lately. It wasn't until 2019 that I became a properly good cook. Our first daughter was born in the...
Jan 236 min read
Imagine Downtown Oshkosh 15 Years From Today
I'm writing this blog on the evening of January 23rd. Earlier today County Executive Jon Doemel announced that he and his wife will be...
Jan 184 min read
Special Assessments, Vehicle Registration Fee (Wheel Tax), or Special Fees
The year before we bought our home our street was rebuilt. It’s been 11 years now and I don’t remember the precise value, but I believe...
Jan 54 min read
Immutable Councilors, Public Comments, & Learning From / Deferring To Experts
I have a running list of topics that I want to speak to as a candidate for local office. Most topics are lengthy, but some are smaller...
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Charity & Goodness Are Everywhere: Oshkosh Shines During the Holidays
While people are charitable and good all year long, generosity does seem to abound over the holidays. During this time of year between...
Dec 15, 20235 min read
The Responsibilities We Inherit: Butte des Mortes, ARPA, Clearwell, and Beyond.
This coming April we will have three new Council members. This past April we welcomed three new Council members as well. Councilman...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Oshkosh Chamber Singers Lessons & Carols: a 33 Year Tradition Continues
Accompanied by pipe organ and brass ensemble, the Oshkosh Chamber Singers join with members of the community in song and Scripture...
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Council Candidate Q&A #2
As I've been going out collecting signatures for nomination papers people have been talking with me about all sorts of things! It's time...
Dec 4, 20234 min read
The Oshkosh Housing Crisis
It's the very foundation of Maslow's Hierarchy. A basic need, if you will. We all need food, water, and shelter. No doubt you're...
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Candidates are Real People
Earlier this week I was feeling overwhelmed - it seemed that I couldn't help but put my foot in my mouth when talking to people. I kept...
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Love for the League of Women Voters
I admire the League of Women Voters. I've known so many women who have worked with this group that it's hard to pinpoint the one who...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Council Candidate Q&A #1
I have been encouraging questions and comments on everything that I post online. Enough of you have responded by comment or phone call...
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