Why Scott?

Creativity

Scott doesn’t believe in doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Innovation, experimentation, and adaptation are critical elements of the 21st century and they are skills that Scott has employed in his 30+ years in business.

Collaboration

Scott has always believed in the power of working together. From his service on the Waukesha Common Council, the Civic Theatre board, and the County Block Grant board, to his current role in the State Assembly — his leadership has always been grounded in building partnerships, listening to others, and serving the community through cooperation.

Candor

Honesty is always the best policy. Yet many politicians will only tell you what you want to hear. Scott has long believed that the best care you can provide is to give people good information – what they need to hear, and they will make good decisions. Always polite and respectful, but candid.

Why Now?

• The financial forecast for the City of Waukesha shows a projected deficit by 2028 or 2029 of $8 million. This is based on projected revenue growth as well as inflating current spending.
• Future opportunities for green field development are very limited due to the mature nature of Waukesha and geographic constraints. Redevelopment in built environments is always challenging.
• At the same time, we have experienced rapid housing price inflation, so we need to be mindful of improving affordability and keeping property taxes manageable.
• Innovation and insight will be essential to navigating our path forward. Communication and collaboration will be necessary for our community to find consensus around solutions. Waukesha needs a leader to facilitate these conversations. Scott is prepared to lead.