There will be several new faces on the Clintonville Common Council as a result of Tuesday’s election, which drew about 27 percent of the eligible city voters. There were 615 votes cast.
In District 3, Amy Steenbock, the only incumbent on the ballot with opposition, lost to former Alderman Steve Kettenhoven, 48-42. Steenbock was filling out the vacancy that occurred when Jerry Jorgenson resigned.
Three incumbents — Bill Zeinert in District 1, Phil Rath in District 2 and Mark Doornink in District 5 — decided not to seek re-election following a tumultuous year on the council. That left the door open for three political newcomers.
In District 5, Brad Rokus defeated Maggie Polzin Hintz, 94-59.
“The voters were telling me that they want cooperation and they want someone to listen to them. They want to put the turmoil behind,” Rokus said. “I want to begin to dig into the budget and solve the financial problems the city has.”
Rokus is a former wastewater utility manager in Clintonville.
In District 2, Julie Stumbris defeated former mayor Robert Gay, 85-72.
“I am happy the voters chose me, will do my best to represent them and am ready to get to work,” Stumbris said.
In District 1, where no one filed papers as a candidate, Darrell Teal, a former wastewater treatment plant city employee, was elected with 15 write-in votes.
In District 4, Lois Bressette was re-elected without opposition.
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