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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...
Apr 5, 20246 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...
Apr 1, 20243 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 17, 20242 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 6, 20243 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 3, 202410 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...
Mar 1, 20243 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 18, 20242 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...
Feb 2, 20241 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 30, 20249 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 23, 20246 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 18, 20244 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...
Jan 5, 20244 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 28, 20233 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 15, 20235 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 11, 20232 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 9, 20231 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...
Dec 4, 20234 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 29, 20233 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 26, 20232 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...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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