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| Justin M. Nickels | |
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Mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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| Assumed office April 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin Crawford |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | January 9, 1987 Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Website | www.justinnickels.com |
Justin Michael Nickels (born January 9, 1987, Manitowoc, Wisconsin) is an American politician. He is a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc.[1] He is working towards a degree in public administration from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
On April 7, 2009 Nickels was elected the 27th mayor of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, succeeding Kevin Crawford, who had not sought re-election. He was sworn into office on April 21, 2009. Before becoming mayor, Nickels worked as a grocery clerk and a high school basketball referee. He is a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Manitowoc and the local Habitat for Humanity board of directors.
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Political career
Nickels was elected to represent Manitowoc's Second Aldermanic District in April 2005 at the age of 18, defeating a 16-year incumbent. He served two terms on the council, being re-elected in April 2007. He was elected Common Council president in 2007 by his fellow aldermen and served on numerous committees.[1]
2009 mayoral election
Nickels finished first out of five candidates for Mayor of Manitowoc in the February 17, 2009 primary election. He won the election on April 7, 2009, beating fellow Alderman David Soeldner by just 17 votes (4,722 to 4,705).[2] He became the youngest full-time mayor ever elected in Wisconsin and one of the youngest mayors in the United States.[3] Following a two and half day recount, Soeldner conceded the election.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Meet Justin:". Friends of Justin Nickels. http://www.justinnickels.com/bio.html. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
- ^ Clarke, Helen. "Soeldner calls for recount in Manitowoc mayoral election". Herald Times Reporter. http://www.htrnews.com/article/20090409/MAN0101/90409075/1358/MAN01. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
- ^ "Thank You, Manitowoc!". Friends of Justin Nickels. http://www.justinnickels.com/. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
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