Cast Vote for 60th District Spot Tuesday

Local polls will open up on Tuesday for a special election for the 60th Assembly District spot that has been empty to become transportation secretary for Gov. Scott Walker.

Two candidates remain in the race for the seat: Democrat Rick Aaron and Republican Duey Stroebel.

Voters can head to their regular polling places to cast their ballots.

In Port Washington, there are three polling locations available for voting, based on which ward you live in: Wards 1 and 11 vote at , 1403 N. Holden St.; Wards 6, 7 and 8 vote at , 1243 W. Lincoln Ave.; and Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and vote at , 100 W. Grand Ave. If you are not sure which ward you belong to, call the City Hall at (262) 284-5585.

Saukville consists of eight wards, and all wards vote at the American Legion, 601 W. Dekora St.

About the candidates

Rick Aaron
"My focus has always been very straightforward: open and honest government; vigorous open public debate; job creation doesn't mean tax breaks for the wealthy; and budget cutting should be done with a 'surgeon's scalpel,' not a sledgehammer. The word compromise should not mean losing.

"I am not a 'professional politician.' Listening, and the art of 'hearing' are critical elements for moving forward. As long as we can continue a discussion, there is hope. The art of civility needs to return to government. Name calling and simplistic labels applied to people don't achieve anything. I refuse to be a 'rubber stamp' for anyone."
Educational/professional background: Educated in Milwaukee Public Schools, graduated with a bachelor of science in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1973, works as a director of activities at a senior living facility in Mequon
Political background: First time running for office
Family: Two children, ages 26 and 29
Age:  61
Address: 557 N. Cumberland, Bayside (Note: If Aaron wins Tuesday's race, he is expected to move to a home within the district within 10 days after being certified for the position.)

Duey Stroebel
"My focus is and always has been jobs and the economy — ultimately, these things impact all facets of our lives. Unlike my liberal opponent, who does not even live in the district, I was born and raised in the district and have spent the last 25 years as a business owner and job creator in the district. I will bring experienced, commonsense thinking to Madison to help balance the budget. I will focus on cutting taxes, reducing spending and job creation. We can not burden future generations with stifling debt. It can not be business as usual."
Educational/professional background: Graduated from Cedarburg High School, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration as well as a master's in real estate appraisal and investment analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, worked as underwriter at Mortgage Guaranty
Insurance Corporation, owner of real estate management and development business in district.
Political background: Member of Cedarburg Public School Board since 2007, member of city of Cedarburg Downtown Ad Hoc Committee, former Town of Cedarburg Planning Commission member and Parks Commission member.
Family: Married, eight children ages 5 to 20
Age:  51
Address: 2428 Covered Bridge Rd., Saukville