March 30, 2021 – West Bend, Wi – Being Alderman has been a great way to serve the community and I look forward to continuing the momentum! Milwaukee Tool will be joining our local economy and with the River Walk expansion downtown we have a lot of great things planned yet we still have more to do; from roads that need repairing to store fronts that need filling.
Of the four candidates applying, I was selected to represent District 8 in a 6 to 1 vote after submitting a resume and going through an in depth interview by the board. I believe I was selected because of my business experience, knowledge of the city, and community involvement. Shortly after joining the council, the mayor appointed me to be the Chairman of the Finance Committee because of my strong business skills. In the last year I have really hit the ground running and I have been working hard for District 8. During the 2020 budget I pushed hard to stop a tax increase on residents amidst the pandemic.
My campaign style is walking neighborhoods, talking to residents, and knocking on doors. The cost of multiple fancy mailers isn’t in my budget and I want you to know I am just as conscientious with your tax money as I am with my own money. Please check out my website if I haven’t caught you at home: www.facebook.com/KennedyDistrict8 . My page has information about me and also keeps you informed on what’s happening in District 8.
My reason for getting involved is to make a difference in West Bend. I want to make sure we consider all residents in the decisions we make at council. I am the only woman currently on the board and only one of two people on the board who is not in retirement. Meanwhile the median age of a West Bend resident is 39.7 years old. I bring the perspective of women as well as that of a working family to the board- both are large parts of our community. I think West Bend wins by having a board balanced with many points of view which includes retirees, working people, men and women. We have some great people on the board right now and I want to continue to bring fresh ideas to our board.
I am proud to be representing our District and I love engaging District 8 residents in decisions. I am honored to be endorsed by so many neighbors and by many local leaders. It is important to have talented aldermen with energy and enthusiasm to represent West Bend.
I hope I can count on your vote Tuesday, April 6.
Meghann Kennedy
District 8 Alderman
West Bend
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