Candidate Profile: William Baumgart For Waukesha School Board

WAUKESHA, 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

William A. Baumgart

Age (as of Election Day)

80

Position sought (including ward or district number if applicable)

Member of School Board

Party Affiliation

___

Family

Wife, 3 Children, 6 Grandchildren All doing great.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Marquette University, Bachelor in Engineering, Masters in Business

Occupation

Retired, Worked in Engineering, Management, and Consulting

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Board Member, School District of Waukesha

Campaign website

Not completed yet.

Why are you seeking elective office?

I feel my history and the current need for reason will benefit the board.

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

Politics has moved into the board and school practices. I will work for sanity./

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

Some are very like mine. Some have not been clear as to what they represent.

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

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Experience. Support that has brought many outstanding programs to the district.
Understanding and promoting services for ALL students!

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

I have been on the board for a long time and many have told me to continue.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Dealing with others.

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

Simply put, I am committed to having a district focusing on the education and safety of the children.