Village of Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Village Board has five people running for three open seats in the April 3 race. Incumbent Susan McCallum will be seeking re-election. Trustee Bruce Crubaugh is stepping down. The other four candidates are Lyle Hawkey, Scott Rosenow, Pat Hawkey and Kyle Smith.
Position sought: Trustee (Village of Brooklyn Board of Trustees)
Age: 30
City/town of residence: Village of Brooklyn
Family: Married, expecting first child
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Wisconsin Law School (2013); Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010)
Occupation: Attorney
Previous elected positions held: none
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Brooklyn's property taxes and municipal water are too expensive. I would promote responsible development of our village to increase our tax base and also promote cost savings where possible.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Our Police and Fire/EMS Departments will become even more necessary as our village continues to grow. As a board member, I would work to build and maintain a stronger relationship with these important departments and adequately support them.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I am open-minded and easygoing, so I would work well with my fellow board members. I would bring to the board my creative problem-solving and negotiation skills as well as my in-depth knowledge of law and government.
Age: 30
City/town of residence: Village of Brooklyn
Family: Married, expecting first child
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Wisconsin Law School (2013); Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010)
Occupation: Attorney
Previous elected positions held: none
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Brooklyn's property taxes and municipal water are too expensive. I would promote responsible development of our village to increase our tax base and also promote cost savings where possible.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Our Police and Fire/EMS Departments will become even more necessary as our village continues to grow. As a board member, I would work to build and maintain a stronger relationship with these important departments and adequately support them.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I am open-minded and easygoing, so I would work well with my fellow board members. I would bring to the board my creative problem-solving and negotiation skills as well as my in-depth knowledge of law and government.