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Elected officials for Waukesha — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Alicia Halvensleben
Mayor2026-04-21 to 2030-04-01 (start 2026-04-21 per swearing-in press release (Urban Milwaukee); month-level end: April 2030 per 4-year mayoral term, 2026 election)
City council
Mike Chrisien
Alderperson District 12022-04-19 to 2028-04-30 (start 2022-04-19 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Jim Evert
Alderperson District 22026-04-15 to 2030-04-30 (start 2026-04-15 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2030-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Doreen Wigderson
Alderperson District 32024-10-16 to 2029-04-30 (start 2024-10-16 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2029-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Joe Pieper
Alderperson District 42006-05-09 to 2028-04-30 (start 2006-05-09 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Steve Van Trieste
Alderperson District 52025-04-02 to 2028-04-30 (start 2025-04-02 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Jack Wells
Alderperson District 62017-12-05 to 2029-04-30 (start 2017-12-05 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2029-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Daniel J. Manion
Alderperson District 72013-05-12 to 2029-04-30 (start 2013-05-12 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2029-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Elizabeth Moltzan
Alderperson District 82019-04-16 to 2028-04-30 (start 2019-04-16 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Paul Wuteska
Alderperson District 92023-06-07 to 2028-04-30 (start 2023-06-07 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Mike Anderson
Alderperson District 102023-04-17 to 2029-04-30 (start 2023-04-17 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2029-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Erik Helgestad
Alderperson District 112026-05-19 to 2028-04-30 (start 2026-05-19 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Dale Matthews
Alderperson District 122025-04-02 to 2028-04-30 (start 2025-04-02 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Eileen Micklitz
Alderperson District 132026-04-15 to 2029-04-30 (start 2026-04-15 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2029-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Rick Lemke
Alderperson District 142019-04-15 to 2028-04-30 (start 2019-04-15 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Rico Camacho
Alderperson District 152025-04-02 to 2028-04-30 (start 2025-04-02 per Legistar OfficeRecord; end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecord)
Rico Camacho's campaign for Assembly District 82 focuses heavily on addressing local affordability concerns, workforce issues, and community infrastructure topics such as data centers and surveillance technology. His platform centers around economic and local policy management within the district.
Former officials (6)
Shawn Reilly
Mayor2014-04-15 to 2026-04-21 (start and end per Wikipedia infobox 'Shawn Reilly (politician)'; did not seek re-election in 2026)
Dean D. Lemke
Council Member2017-04-17 to 2026-04-15 (start per Legistar OfficeRecord City Council; end per last Alderman committee OfficeRecord 2026-04-15; council record itself ends 2024-04-18)
Eric E. Payne
Council Member2013-05-12 to 2026-04-15 (start per Legistar OfficeRecord; end per last Alderman committee OfficeRecord 2026-04-15)
Cory C. Payne
Council Member2019-04-16 to 2025-04-15 (start per Legistar OfficeRecord; end per last Alderman committee OfficeRecord 2025-04-15)
Peter Bartels
Council Member2013-07-23 to 2025-04-15 (start per Legistar OfficeRecord; end per last Alderman committee OfficeRecord 2025-04-15)
Cassandra Rodriguez
Council Member2017-04-17 to 2024-04-18 (start and end per Legistar OfficeRecord City Council; end may precede actual departure)
Boards & commissions
Tim Nekich
Board MemberAndrea Dorantes
Board MemberHeather Granger
Planning CommissionerTony Lanza
Board MemberTimothy Retic
Board MemberKevin Reilly
Board MemberEric Dunst
Board MemberMarty Larson
Board MemberCarmen De La Paz
Board MemberMatt Retzak
Board MemberJoan Francoeur
Planning CommissionerR.G. Keller
Planning CommissionerChristine D'Angelo
Board MemberLinda Gourdoux
Board MemberJennifer Wallner
Planning CommissionerSteve Kassens
Board of Public Works MemberBetsy Forrest
Library Board MemberChad O'Donnell
Board of Public Works MemberCity staff
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