Rough Draft Common Council

Community Council candidates discussed their feelings on whether core services should take precedent over redevelopment in the downtown.

Many of the candidates said that the core services in Oshkosh need attention, but do those services take precedent over redevelopment?

This is where some candidates disagree.

Some candidates find that although the core services are important, there are more important things that can be done in the city of Oshkosh.

Brian Poeschl thinks there needs to be more development in the downtown area, but also thinks that the roads need to be redone.

“We need to get more streets done. It helps make residents want to stay here. Core services have always been in Oshkosh, without those services we wouldn’t be the city of Oshkosh,” Poeschl said.

Hentz, thinks core services are important in Oshkosh, but shouldn’t take precedent over redevelopment in the downtown area.

“Core services are important, but I don’t know if they should take precedent over redevelopment, but we must make sure that our core services remain intact,” Hentz said.

Other candidates like Mattox, believe that the city of Oshkosh is a “magical” place, and wishes to continue the redevelopment of the downtown area.

“It’s not at a standstill, it’s moving and its magic,” Mattox said.

They believe that the redevelopment will bring in more businesses, which means more money for Oshkosh.

“Downtown will fall or rise on its own merits. We need to bring in more things that are family friendly,” Jungworth said.