Summary
The seat vacated by now-Mayor Alicia Halvensleben was filled by appointment after seven residents interviewed for the job. Erik Helgestad, a former alderman and library board trustee, won on the fifth ballot and will represent the downtown district.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
District 11 residents gain representation, and downtown businesses get a champion who pledged regular engagement.
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City Council — May 19, 2026
The seat vacated by now-Mayor Alicia Halvensleben was filled by appointment after seven residents interviewed for the job. Erik Helgestad, a former alderman and library board trustee, won on the fifth ballot and will represent the downtown district.
City Council — April 21, 2026
The council was to decide the process for replacing the District 11 alder — determining how residents of that district will be represented.
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