Waukesha’s next mayor prepares for budget challenges, state talks

Waukesha’s next mayor prepares for budget challenges, state talks

Alicia Halvensleben is heading to City Hall after a narrow 51%–49% win in Waukesha, a result that stands out in a traditionally Republican-leaning city. While backed by Democrats, she emphasized her campaign focused on local priorities, not party labels, built on thousands of voter conversations and on-the-ground outreach. Halvensleben, currently Common Council president, said her municipal experience helped distinguish her candidacy and prepare…