Lisa Marshall Set To Be Oak Creek's Newest Alderwoman By 18 Votes

OAK CREEK, WI — Lisa Marshall is set to become Oak Creek's newest Alderwoman for District 4 after Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results reported by the city.

In a continuation of close races for the seat this year, Marshall came out with just 18 more votes than Mark Verhalen, who had served on the Common Council in the past. The city's vote totals are unofficial until they are canvassed. Incumbent Mike Toman was taken out of the running in February during the primary.

Turnout for the election was about 13.6 percent, the city reported in its unofficial totals. Out of 21532 registered voters, 2931 people cast ballots. The Milwaukee County Clerk reports 1894 absentee ballots were sent out ahead of the Oak Creek election, while 1234 were recieved back.

Marshall told Patch Wednesday she appreciated the race with Verhalen, and for everything Verhalen and incumbent Toman have done for the 4th District. Marshall said among her priorities is the lakefront and development there, plus police and fire services, and how the city is working to make sure there is appropriate coverage for everything being developed such as the Lakeshore Commons housing project.

District 4 Alderperson

Unofficial results published by the Oak Creek clerk.

Lisa Marshall: 391

Mark Verhalen: 373

Marshall said she'd like to look into initiatives for aging in place, and how it couples with zoning plans. Another point Marshall had brought up during the lead-up to Tuesday's election was how the city can work with companies in employing Oak Creek High School Grads.

"I want to work with the businesses because I understand the quality of students that are coming out at the high school because I work with them every day," said Marshall, who helps run various STEM-related clubs at the school. "I want to be sure that those businesses that are looking to Oak Creek for a home understand our students, that we are producing students that can work for them to start to help close that skills gap."

More on the candidates:

Candidate Profile: Lisa Marshall For District 4 Alderperson

Candidate Profile: Mark Verhalen For Alderman District 4