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.
In addition to a life of accomplishments, Rice and the Whitefish Bay Jaycees organized fundraisers to pay for the construction of the Whitefish Bay Little League field in 1977.
The proposal from The Mandel Group would build three high-end apartment buildings in the lot spanning from Associated Bank to Starbucks without significantly reducing parking availability.
The latest reports from the Whitefish Bay Police Department.
The 28-day residency requirement in the Voter ID law and the unique summer election cycle could cause a low college student turnout, so Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett met with students Monday afternoon to energize young voters.
Biking to work will earn you a free cup of coffee at Stone Creek this week. UWM leaders will also kick off a Bike to Campus Day at Hampton and Santa Monica Thursday morning.
The Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation is hosting the 5k run/walk and kid fun run to benefit Whitefish Bay schools. Afterward, Patch will serve a picnic lunch and games, and Duke Pride will host a rummage sale.
Check out these photos of Whitefish Bay Middle School's ongoing theatrical production. The show runs through Sunday, with both evening and matinee performances.
In addition to the big Education Foundation fundraiser run, the high school parent association is partnering with Heiser Ford for a fundraiser, and Dunkin' Donuts is hosting a little league fundraiser.
Stamp Out Hunger Day is Saturday, May 12 - local post offices will pick up your nonperishable items right from your mailbox, you just have to fill the bag.
Former Packers fullback William Henderson will bring Whitefish Bay's second frozen yogurt franchise to the vacant storefront formerly occupied by What's Poppin'.
A weekly running group at the Whitefish Bay elementary school has grown from 25 students to 100 students over the course of its first four years. Watch for the young tykes as they hit the streets every Thursday in May.
Village Hall was packed Monday night, mostly with people concerned about the spraying of pesticides at Cahill Park Sunday morning.
Barrett receives more votes than Walker with 46 percent voter turnout. The statewide turnout prediction was 30 to 35 percent.
The park is also getting a makeover with new open-air dugouts, which will be built as part of an Eagle Scout project.
The board approved all of the proposed changes to the JCC's development agreement except its request to host up to 30 events past the traditional 11 p.m. closing time.
Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin's recall elections. Patch has the information you need to head to the polls.
After five years as Whitefish Bay High School's associate principal, Levek has been selected to replace Dr. Lisa Gies, who is taking a faculty position at Cardinal Stritch University.
The latest in Whitefish Bay police reports also includes a report of a man who was cited for looking in house windows last week.
Whitefish Bay residents donated 78 bikes to the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, half a trailer of household items to Goodwill and recycled 11,000 pounds of electronic equipment at Cahill Park Saturday morning.
Out of 11 different restaurants, Patch readers chose the longtime Whitefish Bay restaurant as the best spot for weekend breakfast or brunch in the North Shore.
