By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson City Clerk Michelle Ebbert confirmed Wednesday that four candidates will be running during the spring general election for three seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council. Candidates whose names will appear on the April ballot include two incumbents — Mason Becker and Megan Hartwick —...
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Fort Council approves resolution urging state lawmakers to review financial system
By Ryan Whisner The Fort Atkinson City Council Tuesday unanimous approved a resolution, urging the Wisconsin Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers to review the state’s system of funding critical local services.During Tuesday’s meeting, council members described the current system as “broken,” calling for its repair. Offering his thoughts on the issue, councilman...
Fare increases, revenue decreases, driver shortages among challenges facing Brown Cab
By Ryan Whisner Funding the taxi service in the city of Fort Atkinson for 2023 is a bit tenuous. A reduction in riders has decreased the city’s annual revenue from fares by nearly $100,000. Combined with a driver shortage, the contractor, Running Inc., known commonly as Brown Cab, has been...
Scherer chooses against April run; Hartwick, Becker, Jaeckel are candidates
By Kim McDarisonThree candidates -- including two incumbents and one challenger -- have submitted declarations of candidacy and are collecting signatures to run for seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council, according to information released Thursday by Fort Atkinson City Clerk Michelle Ebbert. Seats held by three incumbents, Chris Scherer, Mason...
Fort petitions state for airport project funds
By Ryan Whisner To keep up with projects and investments at the Fort Atkinson Municipal Airport the city must put together a list of projects it intends to accomplish in coming years. At its meeting Tuesday, the Fort Atkinson City Council held a public hearing and approved a resolution demonstrating the...