Ledell Zellers
Ledell Zellers was the District 2 representative on the Madison Common Council in Wisconsin from 2013 to 2019.
Although common council elections in Madison are officially nonpartisan, Zellers is known to be affiliated with the Democratic Party.[1]
Biography
Zellers earned a B.S. in English and psychology from Miami University and an M.L.S. from the University of Michigan.[2]
When Zeller served on the city council, her professional experience included working as the human resources director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. She had served as the president of Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc., the chair of the Downtown Coordinating Committee, and as a member of the Zoning Code Rewrite Advisory Committee.[3][4]
Elections
2017
The city of Madison, Wisconsin, held an election for common council on April 4, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 3, 2017.
All 20 common council seats were up for election in 2017. Incumbents ran for re-election in 19 of the 20 districts. They were unopposed in 15 of those races. Incumbent Ledell Zellers ran unopposed in the general election for the District 2 seat on the Madison Common Council.[5]
| Madison Common Council, District 2 General Election, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ledell Zellers Incumbent (unopposed) |
98.28% | 1,948 |
| Write-in votes | 1.72% | 34 |
| Total Votes | 1,982 | |
| Source: Dane County Clerk, "2017 Spring Election," accessed May 4, 2017 | ||
| Click [show] on the right for information about other elections in which this candidate ran. |
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2015The city of Madison, Wisconsin, held elections for mayor and city council on April 7, 2015. A primary took place on February 17, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 6, 2015.[6][7] In District 2, incumbent Ledell Zellers ran unopposed. Jefferson Carpenter was removed from the ballot in January 2015.[8] |
Campaign themes
Zellers' 2017 campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
| “ |
We need developments where neighbors, business people, and developers work to make sure that the right development occurs in the right place, that the buildings add to the character of the neighborhood, that additional residential and business opportunities are created on the isthmus, and that important historic resources are preserved. (More) NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER and QUALITY OF LIFE I have worked with neighbors and city officials to maintain and protect the uniqueness of our neighborhood while also supporting changes that build on our strengths. (More) I support the growth and development of local businesses. Neighborhood businesses enable us to live more efficiently and sustainably. During the reconstruction of Johnson Street in 2014, I worked with the neighborhood, the city and the businesses along this street to provide support during that challenging time. (More) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND THE CITY BUDGET Financial stability and wise budgeting are essential to the city’s overall health. As Mayor Soglin observed in talking about city budgeting: 'Madison can perform as an outstanding community … only if our city government is stable.' (More) Transportation and development go hand in glove. Public investment in transportation infrastructure is a catalyst for new development. You can’t build the density first and hope that transit will follow. The City needs to commit to the development of a comprehensive multi-modal Isthmus Area Transportation Plan and Parking Strategy. (More) LISTEN TO AND REPRESENT DISTRICT 2 RESIDENTS The role of an alder is to represent the residents of the district. Foremost this requires being a good listener. An engaged and respectful dialogue is crucial to a reasonable consideration of all of the items that come before the City. (More) The quality of our water and air are crucial to our city. Aquifer contamination, water filtration needs, disinfection byproducts, groundwater recharge, and shoreline protection are areas of increasing concern in our developing urban environment.Poor air quality contributes to increased rates of cancer, heart disease, lung disease and asthma. (More) Throughout Madison and the surrounding communities there are people who for a wide variety of reasons do not have a safe, clean warm place to call home. Homelessness is a multifaceted problem that involves a wide range of situations. It is more than simply setting up a warming shelter. At the same time we need to distinguish between homelessness on a citywide scale and the disruptive and unacceptable behavior of a few. (More)[10] |
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Endorsements
2015
In 2015, Zellers received endorsements from the following:[1]
- Democratic Party of Dane County
- Four Lakes Green Party
- Progressive Dane
- South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
- Wisconsin Assemblywoman Melissa Sargent
- Wisconsin Assemblyman Chris Taylor
- Former Madison Mayor Joe Sensenbrenner
- Madison Alder Maurice Cheeks
- Madison Alder Lauren Cnare
- Madison Alder Denise DeMarb
- Madison Alder Larry Palm
- Madison Alder Marsha Rummel
- Madison Alder Chris Schmidt
- Madison Alder Lisa Subeck
- Madison Alder Michael Verveer
- Former Madison Alder Satya Rhodes-Conway
- Former Madison Alder David Wallner
2013
In 2013, Zellers received endorsements from the following:[11]
- Affordable Housing Action Alliance
- Equality Wisconsin Inc.
- Fair Wisconsin PAC
- Four Lakes Green Party
- Progressive Dane
- Former Madison Mayor Joe Sensenbrenner
- Madison Alder Satya Rhodes-Conway
- Madison Alder Marsha Rummel
- Madison Alder Lisa Subeck
- Madison Alder Michael Verveer
- Former Madison Alder Brenda Konkel
- Former Madison Alder David Wallner
- Former Madison Alder Robbie Webber
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "Ledell + Zellers + Madison"
- All stories may not be relevant due to the nature of the search engine.
See also
External links
- Campaign website
- Social media
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ledell Zellers, "Supporters 2015," accessed January 31, 2017
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Ledell Zellers," accessed January 31, 2017
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ City of Madison City Clerk's Office, "Candidate Filings," accessed January 26, 2017
- ↑ City of Madison, "Election Schedule," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ City of Madison, "Campaign Finance and Candidate Information for 2015," accessed October 17, 2014
- ↑ City of Madison Elections, "Filings-Spring 2015," accessed January 7, 2015
- ↑ Ledell Zellers, "Issues," accessed January 31, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ledell Zellers, "Supporters 2013," accessed January 31, 2017
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