Krueger, Liska move on in 5th District
Development, budget issues both high on candidates' lists
New Berlin — The two survivors of last week's primary election for 5th District alderman both say they want to meet more constituents to get a better feel for what they want out of their government.
In the primary, Jake Krueger received 177 votes and Deena Liska finished with 166. Incumbent Joseph Poshepny pulled out of the race, but not in time for his name to be taken off the ballot. He received 29 votes.
Krueger, a New Berlin native who is finishing a bachelor's degree in public administration, said that he was happy to do so well despite his youth. He is 23.
"I feel I ran a strong campaign and had good issues," he said.
One of the things Krueger stressed in the primary was communicating with residents through a monthly newsletter.
"And I really want their feedback so they get what they want out of the city," he said.
He also wants to help the city find the long-term direction in line with what residents want and to help design city budgets to fulfill their expectations.
As the April 6 general election draws nearer, Krueger said he wants to get more specific on budget issues and knock on more doors to get in touch with more people.
In his primary campaign, Krueger said he found people concerned about the direction of the city's development and taxes.
As to development, people seemed to want more variety in the stores coming to the city, he said. And as far as taxes, he said, "They really want their money spent wisely."
Liska said that what probably attracted voters to her was the combination of her service with the former New Berlin volunteer fire department and the fact that she is a New Berlin native.
"I know the community," she said.
Liska was both a firefighter and an emergency medical technician with the fire department. Currently, she is safety educator for the Children's Health Education Center, which is part of the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
During the weeks before the general election, Liska said she will keep her focus on the budget, on city development planning, on long-range planning and on keeping the quality of fire department services high yet affordable. Liska also is focusing on keeping communications open.
"I want to be very accessible," she said.
She, too, will expand her door-to-door campaign.
"And finding out what's important to people," she said.
Already, she said concerns involving the Calhoun Road project have come up along with developing a city center and spending in general.
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