The Candidate | Larry Nelson For Sup

In the NEWS

Incumbent Nelson acknowledges tough budget choices

MJS reporter Jim Riccioli has posted this article based on questions asked of me and my opponent. It accounts some of the hard decisions I have already made and issues I see coming ahead.

My Letter To The Editor

I invite you to read my 'Letter To The Editor' which appeared in The Waukesha Freeman.

Christine Howard: Letter to the Editor

My good friend and fellow Waukesha County Supervisor, Christine Howard, wrote a 'Letter To The Editor' to The Waukesha Freeman speaking very highly of me and my contributions. I invite you to read her letter.

Incumbent Nelson challenged by opponent for District 18

I am running for re-election and I have a challenger. The Waukesha Freeman has asked us four key questions and published the responses.

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League of Women Voters Questionaire

The League of Women Voters presented a questionaire for my District 18 Race and posted the responses at vote411.org. Click Read More for a printed version of the responses.

Waukesha Co. Heroin Task Force

I am proud to be the Co-Chair of the Waukesha County Heroin Task Force whose mission is to break the cycle of substance abuse through community action and hope! See the TV inverview with my Co-Chair Mary Simon, Executive Director of Elevate.

See Interview

Waukesha Co. Health & Human Services Annual Report

This is the new outstanding Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Report that was presented on March 14 to the joint meeting of the HHS Board that I have the privilege to chair and the HHS Committee.

Habitat For Humanity

I was proud to be one of the first to answer the call from Habitat for Humanity, when they lost over $30K in tools that they use to build new homes and remodel exisiting homes for those in need.

Community Action Coalition

I have served on the CAC Board of Directors representing County Executive Farrow for 8 years. Its mission is to end poverty in Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane Counties. Here's a recent spotlight on my involvement.

Personal and Professional Goals

A new year is a time to reflect and set intentions for the year ahead.

The Waukesha Freeman featured my goals for 2024 in this January 3rd article.

Favorite Movies of All Time

It's time for The Oscars! The Waukesha Freeman asked elected officials to share their all time favorite movies. My responses start on page 7.

Elected to Waukesha County Executive Committee

Waukesha County Human Resources Chair

Waukesha County Health & Human Services Board Chair

Waukesha County Joint Conference Committee Chair (oversees the Waukesha County Mental Heath Center)

Waukesha County Heroin Task Force Co-Chair

Waukesha County Community Development Block Grant Board Vice Chair (federal funds are used to address issues such as homeless prevention and shelter, food and nutirition, domestic abuse, parenting, medical & mental heath, and transportation)

Bridges Library System Board of Trustees

County Executive Representative on the Community Action Coalition Board of South Central Wisconsin (whose mission is to end poverty)

UWM@Waukesha Representative on the UWM Board of Visitors

Wisconsin Counties Association Health and Human Services Steering Committee

Vice Chair of the NACo (National Association of Counties) Commmunity, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee

Vice Chair of the NACo Arts & Culture Commission

Served on the NACo Housing Task Force

Served on the NACo Economic Mobility Leadership Network

Community Involvement

Friends of the Women's Center

Friends of the Waukesha Public Library Board of Directors

Carroll University Community Council

United Way Safe & Stable Homes Advisory Council

Plowshare Fair Trade Marektplace Board of Directors

Waukesha Reads Steering Committee

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Program Committee

Member of Waukesha Citizens Police Academy Assocation

Member of Library Public Art Committee

Member of the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

Member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Retired Language Arts teacher, Butler Middle School, 30 Years

Results for
Waukesha

Voted for 12 Waukesha Coutny budgets that have kept us with the second lowest county tax rate in Wisconsin

Voted to maintain best budgeting practices to protect Waukesha County's AAA bond ratings that has saved hundreds of thoustands of dollars

Strongly supported and voted for county/city Health and Wellnes Clinic that has saved city taxpayers $83 million over 8 years

Chair annual Heath and Human Services (HHS) Public Hearing and Community Needs Presentations to help our HHS Board give the County Executive important input on the budget

Led the successful fight and voted to expand embedded mental heath professionals working with our Sheriff's Department, Waukesha Police, and emergency call center

Strongly supported and voted for new Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Center

Co-Chair Heroin Task Force (whose mission is working together to break the cycle of substance use through community action and hope!) whose work has helped reduce overdose deaths

In the NEWS

Elected Experience

Community Involvement

Results for Waukesha

Results for
Waukesha