West Bend Candidate Forum -- 2026

The City of West Bend, Wisconsin, held a candidate forum on March 19, 2026, organized by the West Bend Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Ozaukee and Washington Counties. The forum featured candidates for the West Bend Common Council alderperson seats in Districts 1 and 7, as well as candidates for the Washington County Circuit Court Branch 2 judgeship. The candidates discussed various community issues including road maintenance funding, housing affordability, diversity, and support for local businesses. While the forum provided insights into candidates' perspectives on city governance and judicial philosophy, no specific procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during the meeting. The event aimed to inform voters ahead of the April 7 election and did not include any direct procurement-related actions or votes.