Meet Amber Pellegrino, North Prairie Village President Candidate

NORTH PRAIRIE, WI -- On Tuesday, April 2, voters in the Village of North Prairie will have the chance to pick who will be the next village president.

Amber Pellegrino, a 46-year-old social worker, says she's got the experience and vision to be the right person for the office.

"It's time for a change. A change in the way we conduct business, budget, and utilize technology to improve efficiency and communication for the betterment of the whole," she told Patch. "The village mixes a historic past with modern elements and scenic beauty. How important is it to manage that mix?"

Below is information she submitted to Waukesha Patch for her candidate profile:

Name: Amber Pellegrino

Age: 46

Occupation: Social Worker

Experience: 2013 Plan Commission Member, 2104- present Elected Trustee actively serving on various committees during elected terms.

Why I'm Running: It's time for a change. A change in the way we conduct business, budget, and utilize technology to improve efficiency and communication for the betterment of the whole.

The village mixes a historic past with modern elements and scenic beauty. How important is it to manage that mix?

It's critically important to future economic growth. Gone are the days of the big box restaurants and retailers, people are seeking small quaint businesses tucked into districts filled with historic architecture.

Main Street pocket parks that offer community activities that are walkable, and bike able close to areas where we live. It's an untouched area of growth for the Village one well worth exploration.

What do you feel is the most important issue is to residents?

Inflexible revenue structure and levy limits that are resulting in fewer dollars to keep pace with the increasing costs of equipment, materials and ultimately a narrowing of focus on essential village services such as public safety, road maintenance and infrastructure leave less available for economic development.