Candidates for District 8 and District 2 alder are busy with last-minute campaigning to prepare for Tuesday's elections, which they hope will have decent voter turnout.
District 8 candidates Bryon Eagon and Mark Woulf, both 21 years old, are vying for Eli Judge's position as a representative of a district comprised mostly of UW-Madison students.
Eagon has focused his campaign on campus safety while proposing a neighborhood watch program and cab stand to help curb crime. He is confident about Tuesday's election and hopes students realize the importance of voting.
""Its important for students to recognize the importance of local elections,"" Eagon said. ""Oftentimes, issues on the local level impact students' day-to-day life even more than state or national issues.""
Woulf has also focused much of his campaign for alder on campus and downtown safety relating to alcohol and bar issues. He urges students to get out and vote because, as he saw in the primary where he made the cut by only seven votes, every vote counts.
""This election is not just about the city, it's about the students,"" Woulf said. ""Hopefully voter turnout will be better than the primary, and I want voters to know this is all about student issues and their concerns.""
District 2 election
The District 2 election will also be held Tuesday. The District 2 race has recently seen controversy stemming from Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's endorsement of his former intern Bridget Maniaci over current Ald. Brenda Konkel.
Konkel is staying positive but hopes recent controversy will not affect voter turnout.
""Its unfortunate the race had to take a negative turn at the end,"" Konkel said. ""My fear is that people will stay home as a result of the negative pieces, however, I am hoping people will still get out to vote.""
Maniaci is excited about Tuesday's election and has been focused on reaching as many voters as possible during these days before the election.
""I think its been a very good race,"" Maniaci said. ""I think I've reached a lot of different people in the district and heard issues that matter to them. I'm really excited, should I be elected, to bring a useful voice to the city council.""
Polls will be open from 7 a.m to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
