Voting & Election Information |
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There will be a Spring Primary Election held on February 21, 2023. The only race on the primary ballot is for Justice of the Supreme Court for the State of Wisconsin. The Spring election in Wind Point will be held on Tuesday, April 4. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wind Point Public Works Garage, 215 E. Four Mile Road. The election will be for Village President, 3 Trustees, Municipal Court Judge and State Supreme Court Justice.
Absentee Voting By Mail
Absentee Ballot requests are only good for one year (unless you qualify as an indefinitely confined voter). If you requested a ballot in 2022 and are interested in obtaining an absentee ballot for elections being held in 2023, you must make a new request. Requests can be made on the My Vote Wisconsin website. You can also drop off or mail an absentee ballot application to the Village Office, 215 E. Four Mile Road, Racine, WI 53402. Absentee ballot applications are available on the Village's website.
Early Voting
Early voting for the primary will run from Tuesday, February 13th to Friday, February 17th in the Village Office. Office Hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Remember to bring a photo ID to vote.
Voter Registration
Residents wishing to register to vote may do so online at the My Vote Wisconsin website, by mail, at the Village Office, or at the polls on Election Day. Remember to bring proof of residency to register, see the My Vote Wisconsin website for the requirements.
If you have any questions about voting or elections, please contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524 or info@windpoint.org.
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Now Hiring! Public Works/Parks Seasonal Worker |
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The Village of Wind Point is accepting applications for a reliable, self-starter with a positive attitude for the position of Public Works/Parks Seasonal Laborer.
Duties include routine hands-on maintenance work in Village Green Park and the Lighthouse grounds, lawn mowing, assisting in the maintenance of ditches and streets, tree trimming, and branch collection. Minimum requirements for the position include a high school diploma or equivalent; familiarity with a variety of hand tools, ability to operate pick-up truck with trailer, ability to operate power equipment including a riding lawn mower, and ability to lift forty (40) pounds.
This is a limited-term position for the summer months (May through August). Work hours are typically up to 40 hours per week, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with some evenings or weekends required.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check; $15.00-$19.00/hr. depending on qualifications.
To apply please send resume and employment application to Brian Beiley, Public Works Supervisor, 215 E. Four Mile Road, Racine, WI 53402 or email to b.beiley@windpoint.org.
The employment application and complete job description can be found here.
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Now Hiring! Assistant to the Deputy Clerk |
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The Village of Wind Point is hiring an Assistant to the Deputy Clerk. This position was previously reclassified from the Management Intern job title. The Village is looking for a self-starter, with good customer skills and a passion for public service. Familiarity with office record keeping and MS office suite is a must. To view the full job description CLICK HERE
Please submit resumes and references to the Village office by February 22, 2023.
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Reminder: Boats and Trailers Cannot Be Stored Outdoors During the Winter |
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Sec.36-75 of the Wind Point Municipal Code provides that boats, campers, trailers, or recreational vehicles cannot be stored outdoors on private property during the months of November through March. (Except for snowmobiles which may be kept behind the house between December 15 and March 15.) Up to one boat, camper, trailer or recreational vehicle may be stored outdoors on private property between the months of April through October only, in a location behind the house and between the side building lines.
If you will need to have a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle in your driveway for a temporary period, temporary storage permission may be requested from Wind Point Police for a period of up to five days (limited to four times per year, per property). Please contact Wind Point Police (non-emergency) at 262-639-3022 to request temporary storage permission (please leave a voice message if an officer is not in the office at the time of your call).
Thank you for your cooperation!
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The Village Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on January 12, 2023. The following occurred at the meeting:
- Discussed the financing proposal from Newport Developers for the Wind Point School Development.
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Refer to the Administrator the following –
- Work with Village Attorney on the Newport Development
- Research projects that ARPA funds could be used and calculate revenue losses from the COVID 19 pandemic
- The Board discussed the next steps in the process of the Deepwood Dr. Outlot Community discussion.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Village Hall (Lighthouse) and virtually via Zoom. Information on how to access the Zoom meeting is below:
Meeting Link:
Phone Number: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 826 1527 9638
Passcode: 555419
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Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524
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