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Penny Sikora
Penny Sikora was a 2016 nonpartisan candidate for District 9 of the Milwaukee City Council in Wisconsin. He was defeated in the primary election on February 16, 2016.
Biography
Sikora's professional experience includes running a small business, working as a corrections officer and serving as a legislative director for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998. He is the membership chair of Learning for Life, a character education program.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Sikora's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Economic development
- Excerpt: "With jobs being at the forefront of importance, I will work tirelessly with small businesses to invest in the many areas for opportunity in our district. I will work side by side with the many business owners to promote growth and get them access to resources for continued investment and growth. "
Public safety
- Excerpt: "I believe that safety is a huge priority for the many residents of the 9th district. I also understand that it will take the collective effort of not only the police, but vested members of the community to increase safety and reduce crime in our streets. I will also work hard to help reestablish a working relationship with neighbors and the police, to develop trust and cooperation."
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe that education is still the bridge from poverty. As a proud product of our wonderful public school system, and a proud parent of daughters in our public school system, I will work hard to use my voice of influence to help move the system forward."
Youth
- Excerpt: "As an active youth advocate, I will continue to work hard with schools and area non-profits to help prepare our future to lead. If this city is to truly be great, we must continue to invest in our youth so that they may become better leaders of tomorrow."
Elections
2016
The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, held elections for mayor and city council on April 5, 2016. A primary election took place on February 16, 2016. All 15 city council seats were up for election. The following candidates ran in the Milwaukee City Council District 9 primary election.[3]
| Milwaukee City Council District 9, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Robert W. Puente Incumbent |
42.57% | 1,831 |
| Chantia Lewis |
20.30% | 873 |
| Martin Mac Weddle | 18.74% | 806 |
| David D. King | 7.18% | 309 |
| Penny Sikora | 6.37% | 274 |
| Frank Emanuele Jr. | 4.53% | 195 |
| Write-in votes | 0.3% | 13 |
| Total Votes | 4,301 | |
| Source: City of Milwaukee, "2016 Spring Primary Final Results," February 19, 2016 | ||
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See also
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Municipal elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
- City of Milwaukee, "2016 Spring Election Candidates"
- Official campaign website
- Penny Sikora on Facebook
- Penny Sikora on Twitter
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