Greenfield's Local Elections Take Shape as Filing Deadline Passes

Several candidates waited until the last day to file candidacy papers for this spring's local elections.

The biggest rush of candidates came in the race for the Greenfield School Board, where four candidates joined the field Tuesday: Paul Palama, Russ Spahn, Brad Sponholz and former board member Cathy Walsh.

Spahn, , and Palama, were unsuccessful in their election bids last spring. Sponholz was defeated by Peggy Krusick in the 2010 7th District Assembly race.

Those who filed prior to Tuesday's deadline were incumbent Rick Moze, former board member Michael Gierl and Len Cich.

Two more candidates entered the race on Tuesday: Jon Jones of Franklin and Eileen Valaitis of Hales Corners. Jones , as was Quin Brunette, who along with incumbent Mike Clarizio, filed candidacy papers for 2012's race early on in the process.

In the City of Greenfield's Common Council races, where three incumbents are up for re-election, no challengers emerged. Alderpersons Pam Akers, Karl Kastner and Shirley Saryan will run unopposed.

The deadline to submit candidacy papers was 5 p.m. Tuesday. A Feb. 21 primary will be required for the race to whittle the field of seven down to six for three open seats. The spring election is April 3.

Here is a quick breakdown of each local election:

City of Greenfield Common Council:

District 3:

• Karl Kastner (Inc.)

District 4:

• Pam Akers (Inc.)

District 5:

• Shirley Saryan (Inc.)

Greenfield School Board (three seats):

• Rick Moze (Inc.)
• Len Cich
• Mike Gierl
• Paul Palama
• Russ Spahn
• Brad Sponholz
• Cathy Walsh

Note: Incumbents Audrey Ellison and .

Whitnall School Board (two seats):

• Mike Clarizio (Inc.)
• Quin Brunette
• Jon Jones
• Eileen Valaitis

Note: Incumbent .

Milwaukee Co. District 11 Supervisor:

• Mark Borkowski (Inc.)

Milwaukee Co. District 17 Supervisor:

• Joe Sanfelippo (Inc.)