Sigwart opts not to run for re-election

The slate of candidates seeking election to the Port Washington Common Council won’t be set until Friday since Ald. John Sigwart did not submit nomination papers by Tuesday’s deadline, nor did he submit noncandidacy papers.

That automatically extends the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for the city’s 7th District seat until 5 p.m. Jan. 10.

Incumbents Deb Postl, Mike Gasper and Jonathan Pleitner are seeking re-election to their seats representing the city’s 1st, 3rd and 5th districts, respectively, and retired Ozaukee County Clerk of Courts Mary Lou Miller submitted nomination papers for the 7th District seat now held by Sigwart.

Sigwart said he decided not to submit his nomination papers around noon Tuesday, citing his health, family issues and stress given his relationship with Mayor Ted Neitzke.

“I did struggle with the decision,” he said. “But I really don’t think I’d have the energy to do justice to my constituents.”

Town of Port Washington Chairman Mike Didier is unopposed in the spring election but there will be a race for town supervisor.

Incumbent supervisors Gary Schlenvogt and Greg Welton are seeking re-election and Melissa Schlenvogt Alexander, a member of the Plan Commission, is also seeking a seat on the board.

The general election will be held on Tuesday, April 1.