Mequon Daily Briefing: Council Preview, Elections, Safety Updates

Today in Mequon

Mequon heads into the new week with a full slate of city meetings, election prep and public safety reminders coming out of the latest City of Mequon Weekly Bulletin.

Council to review speeding, brush site access

On Tuesday, February 10, the Common Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to talk with police and public works leaders about vehicle speeding on local streets. Members are expected to review steps already taken and consider new options, including additional enforcement and design changes.

That same evening, the regular council meeting will take up several items, from a certified survey map on North Granville Road to an updated development agreement for the latest phase of The Enclave at Mequon Preserve. The council will also look at renewing the city’s Bird City and Bee City designations and updating contracts for municipal prosecution and utility bill mailing.

City recruiting poll workers and staff

The Clerk’s Office is actively recruiting additional election inspectors for the 2026 election cycle and beyond. Prospective poll workers are encouraged to apply soon so they can complete training through the city’s “Poll Worker University,” an eight-course program that walks workers through new election laws and how to handle issues at the polls.

Three aldermanic seats are on the ballot this spring, with nomination papers already filed ahead of the February 17 primary and April 7 spring election. Beyond elections, the city is advertising several open positions, including a human resources coordinator, deputy clerk, mechanic and buildings and grounds worker. Full-time roles include paid time off, health coverage and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Fraud, traffic safety and winter wildlife

City officials are warning residents about a rise in sophisticated scam invoices that mimic government bills and use copied logos. Residents are urged to be skeptical of unexpected requests for wire transfers or other payments and to call City Hall to confirm any questionable invoice before sending money.

The Mequon Police Department recently wrapped up its role in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which ran through the holiday season. Extra patrols led to hundreds of traffic stops and multiple impaired driving, speeding and registration citations, along with several drug and warrant arrests.

With coyote activity peaking in late winter, residents are also being reminded to watch pets closely, remove outdoor food sources and use noise or motion to gently haze coyotes away from homes and yards rather than approach them.

Community notes

Public works staff recently hosted local Girl Scouts for a hands-on lesson in protecting waterways, allowing scouts to climb aboard city equipment and learn how street sweeping, brining and careful plowing help keep pollutants out of rivers and streams.

Looking ahead, the American Legion’s “Freezin’ for a Reason” overnight event on February 20 will invite participants to sleep outside in tents or cardboard shelters to raise awareness and donations for homeless veterans and neighbors facing mental health challenges.

Sources

• https://www.cityofmequonwi.gov/community/page/mequon-weekly-bulletin-february-6-2026
• https://www.cityofmequonwi.gov/media/27146
• https://www.cityofmequonwi.gov/community/page/local-2026-nomination-papers-now-available
• https://www.mtchamber.org/events/calendarcatgid/6