Candidate Profile: Daniel Medeiros For Elmbrook School Board

BROOKFIELD, WI— The 2022 election is heating up in Wisconsin and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Voters will also decide the outcome of state representative, senate seats and local government and school boards.

Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Name

Daniel Medeiros

Age (as of Election Day)

46

Position sought (including ward or district number if applicable)

School Board Area 2 Seat

Party Affiliation

N/A

Family

Married for 19 years to my wife, I have 2 children in the district, a 16 year old Junior at Brookfield Central and a 13 year old 8th grader at Wisconsin Hills.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Highest is a Masters (M.S.EE) in electrical engineering.

Occupation

Chief Engineer at Milwaukee Tool, over 25 years of professional experience.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Have never run for office before

Campaign website

http://danielforelmbrook.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

I want to make sure decisions are being made that take into account scientific and medical recommendations - So many decisions recently have been made on feelings, while ignoring the facts - That is not a sustainable way of ensuring a good education for our kids.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

the pandemic response. I want to re-institute the medical advisory board - this is an evolving situation, and we need to be ready to act in the best interests of our children.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have two children currently in the district - One at Brookfield Central and one at Wisconsin Hills. I am engaged with the high school students through the LAUNCH program.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

We have failed to adopt several measures that could have curbed the spread of the COVID virus through our community. We also are failing in preparing our kids to enter a diverse workforce, by not enhancing our social studies curriculum.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Have an open mind

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?