Ald. Becker Decides Against Run for Mayor

Ald. Dan Becker has decided not to run to become the next mayor when Scott Huebner leaves his post this spring, meaning Ald. Jim Vollmar and former Perry Duman remain as the only two known candidates for the spot.

"The thought process was never about me being mayor, per se, but more being about what I can do to best serve the citizens of Port Washington, best serve my family," Becker said. "In weighing all that, I came to the conclusion that I’d be better off just doing what I’m doing now."

Becker also sits on the Ozaukee County Board and is the Port Washington Common Council's president. Though he is passing this time around, Becker said he might be interested in seeking the mayoral spot sometime in the future.

The mayor earns $7,500 annually and serves a three-year term.

Mayor Huebner spent nine years in office before in the coming election season.

"Basically, it came down to my political beliefs that people shouldn’t be in political office forever," Huebner said. Huebner is also helping raise four boys — two teenagers and two younger boys also quickly closing in on that age — and that will require more of his time.

Duman and Vollmar will now be busy collecting necessary signatures for their nomination forms, which are due by Jan. 3. The election, which is April 3, for the Port Washington Common Council, Saukville Village Board and the Port Washington-Saukville School Board.