West Bend Council Stands By Previous Decision

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The West Bend Common Council rejected a request to rescind the council’s refusal to endorse Mayor Kristine Deiss’ recommendation to reappoint four library board members who were removed last month.

   Alderman Nick Dobberstein brought the request to the attention of the council during the regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Monday night. The vote was 5-2 with one council member abstaining.

   Voting against Dobberstein’s request were aldermen Tony Turner, Steve Hutchins, Allen Carter, Terry Vrana and Michael Schlotfeldt.

   Voting in favor were Dobberstein and Roger Kist.

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That prompted a group of about 15 members from the grassroots organization, West Bend Parents for Free Speech, to approach Schlofeldt at the bench following the conclusion of the meeting and angrily voice their displeasure.

   Founder Maria Hanrahan said she was not only surprised by Schlofeldt’s “no” vote but was “disappointed that alderman Lindbeck abstained from voting.”

   “We were really hoping that he would change his vote and perhaps one other alderman would change their vote but obviously that did not happen,” Hanrahan said.

   Dobberstein shared with the council and the audience why he felt the removed members of the library board was worthy of reappointing. Despite offering as many as 10 reasons why, there was little discussion by the council members leading up to the vote.

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