Decision in District 2: Hammel and LeDoux Vie for Seat on April 2

Although four seats on the Muskego Common Council are up for election this year, only one is going to be contested. District 2 will feature a race between two men who seem to have a similar philosophy and interest in serving, with a key difference being in where each comes from.

Bob Hammel is the newcomer in the Muskego governmental scene, and feels that will help bring a fresh perspective in how the common council can tackle issues in the next term. He told Muskego Patch that his background in finance is one that will bring a strong skills set to the council.

In contrast, William "Butch" LeDoux has been steadily involved in Muskego committees, serving a term in 2001 in the district, and since appointed to various committees including the Board of Appeals and Parks and Recreation Board. He is a business owner of LeDoux Leather, a family-owned operation for numerous decades.

Both have expressed a desire to tackle problems and raise the level of discourse on the council. 

The district is defined by some of Muskego's busiest roads: Janesville Road to the north, Tess Corners and Durham Drive on the east, Woods Road to the south and Lannon Drive on the east. It's likely that the issues for residents here will involve the impact of road construction projects and commerce, the latter of which is expected to increase with the focus on the development of the Moorland Road corridor.

If you're a voter in the 2nd District, here's a sample ballot, and if you're not sure if you reside in the district, here's an aldermanic map to be sure.

Polls in Muskego will open on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. District 2 residents vote at the Muskego Public Library.

Additional seats open include District 4 (Rob Glazier), District 6 (Kevin Kubacki) and District 7 (Eileen Madden).