Statement received from Mike Domke:
I would like to announce my candidacy in the spring election for Oshkosh Common Council. As you may recall I was a candidate for the council in 2005 and it was a very positive experience to participate in the election. Since then I have had the opportunity to participate in the Citizens Academy, where I gained insight into both the structure and process of Oshkosh city government. I have also continued to follow the actions of the council and the various actions which affect all residents of Oshkosh.
For those who may be unfamiliar with me or my background, here is a quick biography: I am 35 years old and have been employed by the State of Wisconsin-Department of Corrections for 15 years. My current position is as the facility Work Release Coordinator at Winnebago Correctional Center. I have been an Oshkosh resident for the past eleven years. My family consists of my wife of 8 years Amy and our two children Brianna 4 years old and Kyle who is 11 months old.
My reason for running is I want the citizens to have someone who will look out for their best interests, yet still remain open-minded about changes from which Oshkosh and our residents may benefit. I feel that the council needs to have members who will be willing to make the tough choices associated with state mandated freezes. As a council member I will weigh the concerns of the citizens in my decision-making process and vote for what is best for Oshkosh as a whole. I feel the current council members too often come into meetings having their minds made up and not willing to consider options presented. I don't think Oshkosh residents are best served with that kind of governing style.
In closing, I would greatly appreciate your support of my campaign whether it’s in the form of your vote, signature on my nomination form, placement of a yard sign or any other support you can give. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I can be reached by phone at 920-410-2919 or via email at mdomke1@new.rr.com.
Thank you,
Mike Domke
4 comments:
Sounds like an Esslinger clone.
If he is an Esslinger clone that can only be good for Oshkosh. Go get 'em Mike!!
For your information I do at times agree with Mr. Esslinger but I also appreciate the efforts of Mr. Bain as well as the rest of the council at times. So call me what you want but at least unlike you I can be open minded and not have to belittle others because of my one track mind. Let your name be known and maybe even run for council so others can figure out who your clone is. Say what you want but why turn these blogs into such a negative reflection on the elections.
You know, there's really not that many ways you can announce your candidacy - politics does tend to sound scripted at times. So, I guess it's the subtleties in phrasing that reveal a candidate's character. That being the case, I suppose we could ask Oshkosh Anonymous #596,004(talk about clones!)to have a wee bit o' patience, but on the other hand you've got to admire their ability to completely negate two human beings using only 5 words, pretty masterful.
Which brings me to Mike's plea for decency in blog comments. Out of my cold dead hands, Mike.
Oshkosh Blogs are a WWF Smackdown for the Mind. Look at Babblemur, he even has a special suit with a mask and a cape. We just don't have this where I come from.
Resistance is futile, Mike - welcome to the ring.
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