For the past four terms, Ald. Brenda Konkel has held the District 2 seat. In the upcoming spring election, that might change.
Of the four candidates running to replace Konkel, two of them are UW-Madison graduates.
Bridget Maniaci, 25, graduated in 2007 with degrees in political science and economics. Adam Walsh, 26, graduated from the law school in 2005.
Maniaci will focus her campaign on housing improvements, local business enhancement and better street lighting.
I am very excited to be running for alderwoman of the second district,"" Maniaci said in a statement. ""I have watched the leadership representing our neighborhood over the past two years and I believe that our neighborhood can do better.""
Maniaci said her knowledge of Madison and her current job with Empire Photography would be an advantage if she were elected.
""I'm originally from the Madison area, and my family is from the east side,"" she said. ""I have a working knowledge of the current neighborhood and what has been here historically.""
Adam Walsh is an attorney for Kelly, Habermehl and Bushaw in Madison and hopes to foster better communication among everyone in the district, including the local government, residents, community groups and UW-Madison students.
""I want a safer city for everyone, which includes communicating with police and increasing the lighting so no one has to walk in the dark,"" Walsh said.
Walsh said his time as an attorney and his life experiences will benefit him.
""I'm a five-year resident and homeowner of the district,"" Walsh said, emphasizing that he has a stake in the Madison community.
