Application for Oshkosh Common Council

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CITY OF OSHKOSH

COUNCIL CANDIDATE QUESTIONAIRE

For persons interested in filling the vacant council member position:

Personal Info

Name                                     Jef Hall

Address                                 112 E Irving Ave

City, State, Zip                      Oshkosh, WI  54901

Phone                                    920.203.6883

Email                                      jef@jefhall.com

High School                          Princeton Public School, Princeton, WI

                                                Graduated 1991

College                                  University of WI Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI

                                                Completed 60 Credits

Employment History:

Internet Search Specialist               
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. – Neenah, WI

April 1998 – Present

Stagehand                                        
IATSE 470 – Oshkosh, WI

November 2006 – Present

County Board Supervisor                
Winnebago County – Oshkosh, WI

April 2006 – Present

Debate Judge                                   
Neenah Joint School District – Neenah, WI

October 2008 – January 2010

Sales Associate                               
Best Buy Co., Inc. – Appleton, WI

October 1999 – January 2004

Account Manager                            
Tel Mark Sales, Inc. (West Business Services) – Appleton, WI

September 1993 – March 1998

Do you have any other previous experience, special qualifications, or technical training that would be relevant to the position of city council member?

As a member of the Winnebago County Board I have experience in government, budgeting, infrastructure, etc.  I serve of several boards and committees that deal with similar issues to the Oshkosh Common Council.  These include ADVOCAP (Treasurer), Winnebago County Information Systems Committee (Chair), East Central WI Railroad Consortium (Secretary). 

Please write a concise statement that describes why you wish to serve on the city council

We are in very difficult times for local government.  I believe that we need to seek new, creative ways to deliver services while preserving the quality of these services.  I want to see Oshkosh move forward in these difficult times, not fall behind or stand stagnant.  I will add a creativity and openness to new ideas while still defending the integrity of our local government.  I believe in the mission and responsibilities of local government, and the City of Oshkosh.  I will work to advance both.

I ask the Oshkosh Common Council to consider my application for this open seat.