Candidate Profile: Tim Hanson For Tosa Alderman District 3

WAUWATOSA, 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

Tim Hanson

Age (as of Election Day)

61

Position sought (including ward or district number if applicable)

Alderperson District 3

Party Affiliation

None

Family

Married, 2 children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

I am currently an Alderperson in District 3.

Education

Graduate of M.A.T.C. State of Wisconsin Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating.

Occupation

Journeyman Painter for 43 years.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

City of Wauwatosa District 3 Alderperson, 2006-Present.

Campaign website

None

Why are you seeking elective office?

I would like to continue supporting the community and being involved in it.

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

Our Police Department. I look forward to continue working with the police to give them the tools and resources to make improvements which they feel will make Wauwatosa safer for all residents.

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

I have been on the council for 16 years. I’ve seen alders that have various agendas that don’t always help our city. Nothing happens without collaboration from other council members. I don’t need to build my resume or push a particular agenda. I have a good working relationship with council members and city staff.I have learned from past alders and have a 16 year voting record to show I can work and do work collaboratively.

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

I am not a challenger.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I want to stress that developments should stand on there own merits and do so without adding to our TIF districts. I have voted against most projects that request TIF money in all but 2 times in 16 years.

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

Look at my voting record for the last 16 years. I have not supported the development of the county grounds to maintain what little green space we have. It is just as important today as it was 35 years ago when they started talking about developing it. I have done the job and fully understand the legislative process and how it relates to constituents and the city.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Be yourself, do your best, do the right thing knowing that you can’t please all the people, all the time.

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

It’s has been an honor to serve as an Alderperson for 16 years, I ask for your support again. Please get out and vote, it is truly a privilege that we have that right. Please Use It!