Here are this week’s letters to the editor of the Sheboygan Press. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views.
Your vote is your voice
Voting at polling places will take place on Tuesday, April 7. Do not miss the opportunity to exercise your constitutional right and make your voice heard! When we vote, we all get the chance to be equal and participate in democracy.
We are advocating for Judge Chris Taylor to be elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We hope you will join us in voting for her. She has proven to be a judge who has worked to provide justice for all people. We believe she will work to protect our rights and our freedoms, not take them away.
Every citizen has the responsibility to be an informed voter and help to shape the country we love and live in. Every vote counts!
Dave and Karen Sullivan
Sheboygan
Communication and community engagement in city planning
As Sheboygan considers updates to zoning ordinances alongside a required comprehensive plan, it’s encouraging to see residents engaged in shaping our city’s future.
I’ve been actively participating in these conversations, often remotely because of work travel, through YouTube, Facebook and direct outreach. What’s become clear is that much of the tension we’re seeing is less about opposition and more about understanding.
In any organization, what you do matters, but how you communicate it matters just as much. And equally important is how you listen.
This is where I would offer a constructive challenge to our city council members, department heads and city administrator.
Public service is not easy. These roles require balancing long-term planning with the immediate concerns of residents. That work deserves real respect. It has mine. But in moments of significant change, proactive and consistent communication is essential.
Not just explaining what is happening, but why, how and what it means for residents in practical terms.
We have more tools than ever to do this effectively. Thoughtful use of digital platforms, combined with visible responsiveness, can reduce confusion, build trust and create more productive dialogue.
Sheboygan has real momentum and opportunity ahead. Strong, proactive communication will ensure more residents feel informed, heard and confident in where we’re going.
Kurt Kober
Sheboygan
Encouraging informed voting in District 8
I encourage everyone to read up on the candidates and vote on April 7 — and if you’re in District 8, please consider voting for Bryan Kelly, who is running for Sheboygan Common Council (Zach Rust’s old seat).
Bryan and I lead the “In the Weeds” book club at Mead (everyone is welcome!), where we discuss making our city stronger and building community. Bryan has been showing up and speaking on behalf of citizens for years on issues both big (smart growth and traffic safety) and small (dumpster days).
Bryan is thoughtful and does his homework. He will be the advocate for Sheboygan that we need.
Tracy Brunette
Sheboygan
Down payment options and homebuyer assistance
One of the biggest myths in housing is also one of the most damaging.
A lot of people still believe you need 20% down to buy a home. That belief keeps good people on the sidelines for years.
The truth is, in certain situations, buyers may be able to purchase with as low as 0% down by using local assistance programs such as Partners for Community Development.
I have talked to plenty of people who wrote themselves off before they ever looked at their actual options. That is the real problem. Not always affordability. Misinformation.
Buying a home is not right for everyone. It depends on your finances, your goals and your timing. But people should make that decision based on facts, not outdated assumptions or bad advice they picked up somewhere along the way.
The market will always shift. Rates will move. Headlines will stir people up. But the people who make strong decisions are usually the ones who get clear information early.
As a local real estate professional, my goal is to make sure people have the right information before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
Better information creates better decisions. And in housing, that matters.
Markus Savaglio
Sheboygan
Candidate support and voting information
I served on the Sheboygan Common Council as an alderperson for eight years, and I’ve been serving on the Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors for more than four years. So experience tells me when we have good candidates for local positions!
That’s why I’m asking voters in District 2 to vote for Erin Bremser for alderperson and Bryan Kelly for District 8. Erin and Bryan bring intelligence, real-world experience, lots of energy, and a true vision for a bright future for our wonderful city.
Erin is the volunteer coordinator for the Sheboygan County Food Bank and serves her church and Mead Public Library. Bryan is a programmer at Acuity Insurance and deeply involved in the Farnsworth Neighborhood Association and Sheboygan Active Transportation.
They want what I think we all want from our elected officials — an ability to listen and learn, to be part of guiding our city forward with its planning and zoning revisions and mission, and to always respond to constituent concerns.
If you live in District 2 of the city (wards 3 and 4), please vote for Erin. If you live in District 8 (wards 15 and 16), please vote for Bryan. If you are unsure of which district you live in, just go to www.myvote.wi.gov for more information.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, April 7!
Marilyn Montemayor, County Board supervisor
Sheboygan
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Letters to the editor are published in the order in which they are received and letter-writers are limited to having one letter published per month. Letters can be emailed to news@sheboyganpress.com and Editor Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com. Letters must meet specific guidelines, including being no more than 250 words and be from local authors or on topics of local interest. All submissions must include the name of the person who wrote the letter, their city of residence and a contact phone number. Letters are edited as needed for style, grammar, length, fairness, accuracy and libel.
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