Daily Recall Election Roundup: May 4

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Developer Proposes Demolishing 4 of 5 Eschweiler Buildings – or Giving Them Away

Only the largest of the buildings would be preserved, as Mandel Group says buildings are too costly to reconfigure as apartments. But they are free too anyone else who wants to take on those costs.

Democratic Primary Likely to Be Decided on Style Points, Strategies

If voters are leaning more toward Barrett in Tuesday's recall election, it may be because Falk overplayed her hand as unions' champion, while Milwaukee mayor plays more to the middle.

Riverkeeper Challenges City, Developer on Fate of Eschweiler Buildings

Advocate for preservation urges city not to give in easily to suggestion that some of the historic buildings could be demolished.

Mayor Names Panel to Pick New Alderman as Meaux Departs

No timeline is yet set for filling out council, but selection committee is set. Appointee will serve only until next April, when seat will be filled by election.

Democrat John Pokrandt Announces Bid for State Assembly's 13th District

Former mayoral candidate is the first Democrat to declare for seat that David Cullen lost through redistricting. He says his priorities will be jobs and the economy, education funding, women’s rights and workers’ rights.

Recall Elections to Cost Wauwatosa Taxpayers $33,000

Clerk asks for that amount from contingency fund to make up unbudgeted cost of special elections.

Police Can Scan Between the Lines with License Plate Readers

Tosa police are installing automated camera systems that can read and react to problem plates in an instant, keeping patrol officers safer and making them manifestly more efficient.

Tosa Green Summit Now an Annual Event

More than 25 exhibitors will be in attendance, and you can see a movie showing you how to 'bag' your plastic lifestyle.

Sewer Testing Again Turns Menomonee River Bright Green

City is conducting flow tests in neighborhoods north of the Village to determine how much clear water is leaking into area sanitary sewer lines.

City Moves to Improve Train Crossing Safety in Wake of Boy's Death

First step is quick, economical installation of signs and pavement decals directed at pedestrians, but city will consider crossing upgrades that could cost up to $1.5 million, and officials also ponder lifting city's train horn ban.

Rocket Baby Bakery Gets Off the Ground with a Fanfare

First new business to be developed with aid of neighborhood and city plan is now a reality.

More Protesters Greet Gov. Scott Walker in Illinois

More than 200 union members line the street of Chicago suburb Friday to send message to controversial Wisconsin governor — and Republicans in the Land of Lincoln.

Vukmir Adviser Running for Redrawn Assembly Seat Including Part of Wauwatosa

Matt Adamczyk, senior adviser to state Sen. Leah Vukmir, is running in the 13th District, which has new boundary lines because of redistricting.

Mayor Ehley Wastes No Time Shaking Up Wauwatosa Council Committees

Leadership of all key committees changes as new mayor takes office. See which aldermen were appointed to chair and vice-chair positions.

Mayor Ehley Takes Office, Presiding Over Newly Constituted Council

Largely ceremonial meeting launches new course for city, with Ald. Dennis McBride taking the post of Common Council president.

New Hart Park Play Features Evoke Wauwatosa in a Native State

Children of all ages and abilities can reach and explore the heights in pre-settlement themed structures designed for imaginative play.

Changing of the Guard: New Mayor, Aldermen to Be Sworn In

Incoming Mayor Ehley will preside over a Common Council with three new faces and, soon, one empty seat. You can attend or watch the proceedings broadcast live from City Hall.

UPDATE: Ald. Eric Meaux Steps Down, Citing Upcoming Move from 2nd District

Job change requires departure, says alderman who also served as president of the Common Council. He will serve through May 1.

Ehley Easily Wins Mayor's Office, But Aldermanic Seats Are All Close Calls

As few as nine and no more than 38 votes separate contestants in three races for Common Council seats. But if results hold up, two incumbents will have been defeated.

LIVE BLOG REPLAY: Wauwatosa's Election Day

Wauwatosa Patch followed the progress of voting throughout the day, captured video from Kathy Ehley's victory speech and hung around until all the votes were in. Read how it all unfolded in the replay of our live blog.

April 2012 Election: Roundup of Races, Referendum on the Wauwatosa Ballot

City voters to decide new mayor, candidates in seven contested city and county races and presidential nominees.

VIDEO: Mitt Romney Campaigns in Wauwatosa

Congressman Paul Ryan and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson fully supported and endorsed Mitt Romney at the pancake brunch in Wauwatosa.

April 2012 Election: City Voters to Advise on Council Size

Referendum to take community pulse of age-old debate: Is 16 aldermen too many? Is eight enough? How about 12?

Karen Santorum, Wife of the Presidential Candidate, Coming to Tosa Saturday

She and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch are scheduled to speak to conservative conference at Bluemound Gardens just before noon.

City Finance Director Predicts $1.25 Million Budget Gap in 2013

Revenue is not keeping up with expenses, he reports, and that can be expected to continue for the foreseeable future, reducing the city's options each year for continuing to fund the existing level of services.

Bestselling Author James Bradley Will Keynote Annual Library Awards Lunch

Bartolottas to be honored for their leadership in community service.

Last Chance: Absentee Ballot Requests, Filings Due

Written requests for ballots need to be in Thursday, voting closes at end of day Friday.

April 2012 Election: Wauwatosa Hears Again from Mayoral Hopefuls

Forum overall highlights more differences in style than in substance, but some areas stand out.

Wisconsin Seen as the Linchpin in 2012 Politics – And Beyond

Congressman Paul Ryan says this year's outcomes in Wisconsin will affect a whole generation. And national pundit Michelle Malkin says a Walker recall loss would be "the most damaging thing" in American politics

BLOG REPLAY: Defending the American Dream Summit

Rick Santorum, Paul Ryan and Ron Johnson - along with national talk show hosts - were in Milwaukee Saturday to take part in daylong summit with hundreds of conservatives.

Tosa Council Approves O'Reilly Store on North Avenue

Final debate on the matter includes one of the better spoken arguments against it so far, but passage was inevitable with no legal grounds for the city to delay property owner's right to lease his space.

Santorum Signs On to Event That Puts National Group's Focus on Wisconsin

But 'Defending the American Dream Summit' this weekend is about mobilizing the troops and educating citizens as Wisconsin's election season gets under way, organizers say.

Everyone Has His or Her Say, But O'Reilly Store Is Here to Stay

Plan for auto parts store in former Blockbuster building advances strongly on two key votes and is virtually certain to pass the full Common Council next week, as citizens, city can find no basis for denying or delaying it.

Police and Politics: Rallies, Protests in Past Year Ate Up Overtime, Caused Friction

Unexpected political activity hit police in the budget, leading chief to ask for a say on whether his department should have to pick up costs of political gatherings.

Sunshine Week: Shining Light Onto Public Governance

In observance of Sunshine Week, Patch is providing some information on your rights to observe your government in action, and some resources for you to explore open records yourself.

City Seeking Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections

Get paid for a day of helping ensure "open, accurate and fair elections" in Wauwatosa. Contact the City Clerk if you are interested.

UWM Accelerator Building Advances – on 'Discovery Parkway'

Common Council approves research facility and the new name of the city street that will serve it.

Another Tosa Resident Tweets His Way to the White House

Malcolm McDowell Woods accepts an invitation to Washington for a reception honoring the state visit of British prime minister and his wife.

Medical College Receives $1.9 Million Grant to Study Concussion

Department of Defense awards college funding to seek effective way to screen for brain injuries.