Election coverage
Interviews with candidates and coverage of community debates.- Wednesday, March 26
- Yuri Rashkin Candidate Close-up
- Kevin Bishop Candidate Close-up
- George Mark Candidate Close-up
- Tom McDonald Candidate Close-up
- Kelly O'Brien Candidate Close-up
- Kathy Voskuil Candidate Close-up
- Kevin Murray Candidate Close-up
- Peggy Sheridan Candidate Close-up
- Bill Sodemann Candidate Close-up
- Peter Severson Candidate Close-up
- Tom Lemmer Candidate Close-up
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO talks to the Janesville City Council candidates.
WCLO questions the Janesville School Board candidates.
WCLO questions the Janesville School Board candidates.
WCLO questions the Janesville School Board candidates.
WCLO questions the Janesville School Board candidates.
WCLO questions the Janesville School Board candidates.
- Tuesday, March 25
- Gazette questions Michael Gableman
- Gazette questions Louis Butler
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions state supreme court candidate Michael Gableman.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions state supreme court candidate Louis Butler.
- Friday, March 14
- Gazette questions Kevin Bishop
- Gazette questions Tom McDonald
- Gazette questions Peggy Sheridan
- Gazette questions Kelly O'Brien
- Gazette questions Peter Severson
- Gazette questions Yuri Rashkin
- Gazette questions Bill Sodemann
- Gazette questions Kevin Murray
- Gazette questions George Mark
- Gazette questions Tom Lemmer
- Gazette questions Kathy Voskuil
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate Kevin Bishop.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate Tom McDonald.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville School Board candidate Peggy Sheridan.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate Kelly O'Brien.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville School Board candidate Peter Severson.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate Yuri Rashkin.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville School Board candidate Bill Sodemann.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville School Board candidate Kevin Murray.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate George Mark.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville School Board candidate Tom Lemmer.
The Janesville Gazette Editorial Board questions Janesville City Council candidate Kathy Voskuil.
- Thursday, March 13
- City candidates: closing
- City candidates: aquatics
- City candidates: gang response
- City candidates: other impact
- City candidates: environment dev
- City candidates: revenue
- City candidates: housing codes
- City candidates: city manager
- City candidates: preparation
- City Council forum intro
Closing statements from the candidates.
Aquatics: Do you think the focus should be on repairing existing facilities, building new ones or using the money for other city needs?
How should the city respond gang activity in Janesville given recent events?
Are there any other areas in Janesville's operation that should be reviewed for environmental impact?
Right now we need to plan for environment impact in municipalities. What might the city do to reduce environmental impact for housing and building developments?
With anticipated lower revenues, what changes in city services and staffing would you propose?
Currently, city enforcement of housing codes occurs in response to complaints. Should the city be more proactive?
What qualities do you look for in a city manager?
How have you prepared yourself to serve on Janesville City Council?
Candidates introduce themselves at the March 13th forum.
- Wednesday, March 12
- School bd candidates: Closing
- School bd candidates: student experience
- School bd candidates: test scores
- School bd candidates: parking
- School bd candidates: 4k
- School bd candidates: expulsions
- School bd candidates: qualifications
- School bd candidates: contract
- School bd candidates: security
- School bd candidates: parents
- School bd candidates: snow day policy
- School bd candidates: budget cuts
- School bd candidates: education issue
- School board candidates: Intro
Closing statements from the candidates.
How have your beliefs about school been influenced by your experience as a student.
What are your thoughts on improving district test scores?
Why do students have to pay for parking, and how is that money used?
What do you think is the importance of four year old kindergarten?
Comment on the impact the current expulsion policy is having on students and the community.
What makes you think you are qualified for this position?
What are your views on the recent teacher contract situation and how can it be prevented in the future?
With security of schools on everybody's mind, what does the panel think of having elections held at schools?
What role does the Board of Education play in enhancing parent involvement?
What are your ideas about the current and future snow day policy?
What are some of your ideas on budget cuts and what will be some of the consequences from cutting more teachers?
What do you see as the number one issue facing education in the next year?
Janesville school board introduce themselves at the March 12th forum.
- Monday, March 10
- Voskuil at Rotary
- Rashkin at Rotary
- Bishop at Rotary
- McDonald at Rotary
- O'Brien at Rotary
- Mark speaks at Rotary
Janesville City Council candidate Kathy Voskuil addresses the Noon Rotary
Janesville City Council candidate Yuri Rashkin addresses the Noon Rotary
Janesville City Council candidate Kevin Bishop address the Noon Rotary
Janesville City Council candidate Tom McDonald address the Noon Rotary
Janesville City Council candidate Kelly O'Brien address the Noon Rotary
Janesville City Council Candidate George Mark address the Noon Rotary
