Alderperson District 2· 2024-04-16–2028-04-01 (start 2024-04-16 per Re-Organizational Council Minutes oath of office for 2024 class, re-sworn 2026-04-21 per Council Organizational Meeting Minutes; month-level end: April 2028 - two-year term, successors sworn at the April organizational meeting)
Mary Jo Fesenmaier
Lake Geneva
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 46
- Total speaking time
- 3:53:06
- Avg per meeting
- 5:04
- Segments
- 3902
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Top issues during term (19)(Public Safety)
Future Public Safety Facility and Edwards Boulevard Land Purchase
A purchase and future facility could involve tens of millions of dollars and affect property taxes; the parcel coming off the tax rolls would reduce revenue.
Child Safety Zones Ordinance Update
Police and Fire Commission liaison proposal
Flock License Plate Reader Contract Renewals
About $27,000 in the 2027 budget, plus a possible $30,000 equipment replacement line.
July 3 storm rescue honored by proclamation
Possible equipment purchases may be proposed in the 2027 budget.
July 3rd storm cleanup
The state disaster relief fund reimburses 70% of qualifying expenses; the initial claim is about $104,000.
Water Safety Patrol contract
The city is seeking $59,643.20 in its share of GLLEA assets.
Pedestrian safety on Main Street
Public restroom availability and hours
Programmable door locks run about $1,000 per door, on top of possible new restroom construction in the plan.
K-9 Unit program costs and letter of understanding
The dogs cost about $62,900 plus equipment, with only minor added vehicle-caging costs since patrol vehicles were already budgeted.
Citywide communications plan
Newsletter production, mailers, brochures, and event outreach all need volunteer time, staff time, or money — none of it budgeted in detail yet.
Municipal Disaster Declaration continuation
No direct cost was stated, but the declaration opens doors to county and state emergency assistance.
Bloomfield litigation
Litigation costs are not stated in the record.
Federal cuts affecting seniors and disabled residents
Cuts could push residents out of the workforce to care for family members, reducing local spending.
City Hall Backup Power Weakness
Expect a request of roughly $25,000–$35,000 not currently in the budget.
Mandy Fox claim denied
Denying the claim avoids any payout the claim would have sought; the amount isn't stated in the record.
Fire Chief Employment Contract
Contract terms were discussed in closed session and aren't detailed in the public record.
Firefighters affiliate with the IAFF
No anticipated change to the bargaining process or city costs under the existing agreement.
E-bike rules update
Decisions during term (1)
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Voting record (1)(Public Safety)
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