Email: jeff.rumage@patch.com
Phone: 414.248.3117
Hometown: Beloit, WI
Bio: Jeff Rumage has always had a passion for writing, learning about others and understanding the community around him.
Those three things drove Jeff to walk into The Daily Cardinal, one of UW-Madison's student newspapers, where he covered city, state and campus news stories.
After graduating from UW-Madison, Jeff took a job with a weekly newspaper in Oconomowoc, where he immersed himself in the community over the course of three years- writing about everything from farmers markets to murder trials.
When he learned about Patch's vision for community journalism, he felt compelled to be a part of it.
Your Beliefs
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Politics
Some might say that a UW-Madison graduate with degrees in Political Science and Communications is inherently liberal, but I have always thought partisanship takes the intellect out of politics. I genuinely believe there are multiple sides to most issues, and I became a journalist to give a voice to all sides of the discussion. I do, of course, vote in every election, but my choice is shaped more by each candidate's background, openness and capacity for logic than their ability to rile a crowd and make their opponent look bad.
Religion
Religion is a personal matter, and I believe everyone should have the right to exercise and express their beliefs in an open environment.
Local Hot-Button Issue
Education is a major topic of interest in the North Shore - and rightfully so. I recognize that many families moved to the North Shore to ensure a strong education for their child, so I aim to highlight school happenings and share student success stories.
Also, many beautiful North Shore homes have incurred substantial property damage due to repeat flood events. I will provide updates on what is being done to remedy village sewer issues.
I do believe residents have a right to know where their tax dollars are spent. I pledge to provide accurate, comprehensive information about public affairs, and I will find answers to any issues brought to my attention.
The Whitefish Bay Community Band is made possible by the dedication of longtime members such as Fran Rundel, who took the conductor's baton with no prior experience.
Holley Salmon, a recent graduate of Whitefish Bay High School, has just released her debut album with songs inspired by the death of her 14-year-old sister Rachael.
Freaky fast sub shop says 'thank you' with customer appreciation deal.
Freaky fast sub shop says 'thank you' with customer appreciation deal.
The market will feature weekly themes and family activities from 8 a.m. to noon. This week's event host is the Whitefish Bay High School AFS Club.
The Milwaukee Angels U10 baseball team just won the World Series, and an Oak Creek boy helped make it happen.
The Milwaukee Angels U10 baseball team just won the world series, and a Whitefish Bay boy helped make it happen.
The Village Board directed village staff to plan a $105 million project over 15 years, although the scope and price of the plan would be re-evaluated at least once a year.
A CVS wine thief and a bird house burglary were also among the reports Whitefish Bay police responded to last week.
Enter your votes in our polls, telling us who you think is the North Shore area's best in the 15 categories covering things like pizza, frozen custard, festival, mechanic and more.
The Village Board will talk about the scale of its sewer improvement plan Monday night, the Whitefish Bay Community Band will perform Wednesday and the farmers market kicks off this weekend.
Looking for a good garage sale this weekend? Map out your weekends using Patch's community calendar to find the best rummage sales in the Whitefish Bay area.
A roundup of reports from the Whitefish Bay Police Department last week.
Paul Drewek, 66, of Whitefish Bay died Monday morning after his scooter was hit by a car at Fairmount Avenue and Lake Drive Saturday afternoon.
Bicyclists from across the globe will compete in the 44th annual International Cycling Classic, which is celebrating its 22nd anniversary in Whitefish Bay this year.
The business district will be one of the voices heard at the July 30 public hearing. After the meeting, village officials will discuss rezoning the property and creating a tax incremental finance district.
Whitefish Bay hit 100 Tuesday, breaking a record set in 1931. Unfortunately, the heat is having some negative repercussions statewide.
We Energies spokesman Brian Manthey said the specific cause is under investigation, but the main culprit is high winds knocking down and tangling up power lines.
Whitefish Bay police issued 22 underage drinking citations after responding to a 911 hangup on Lake Hill Court Saturday night.
A little more than a year into his tenure, Lovell spoke to Patch about his experience so far, progress on his initiatives and more.
