Peter Burgelis

Peter Burgelis was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2008. Burgelis' professional experience includes working as a mortgage lender, executive director for the nonprofit Latvian Center Garezers, and owning a restaurant. He is a board member of the Cream City Foundation and has been affiliated with the Wisconsin Mortgage Banker Association: State Legislative Committee, Latvian Center Garezers Inc., Latvian House of Milwaukee, and Latvian Lutheran Holy Trinity Church of Milwaukee.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a home lender who expects my public officials to legislate to better our community. I'm an entrepreneur and non-profit leader who gets things done.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public SafetyParksPeople

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fully funding public transit and fully funding our parks.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had a morning paper route when I was 11- you had to be 12 so it was in my older sisters name. I think I kept the paper route for 2 or 3 years until I started high school.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Peter grew up in Wauwatosa, attended Marquette University High School and graduated from the University of Louisville (BA Political Science). Prior to joining the mortgage industry, he was executive director for the non-profit Latvian Center Garezers in Michigan and owned a restaurant in Louisville, KY. A mortgage professional since 2004, he returned to Milwaukee in 2011. He is active in the non-profit community and enjoys supporting good causes.

Peter has two nieces and two nephews who live overseas and out of state; he resides in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Milwaukee with his beagle, Booker.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

FIXING ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTUREIMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETYENHANCE CITY SERVICES

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fixing our terrible roads, improve city services throughout the entire city, expand development and help create more good paying jobs.

Milwaukee is my home; I love this city and I care about its success. Milwaukee does a lot of things well, but there are a lot of missed opportunities we must seize on to help the city reach its full potential. To take advantage of these and enhance our community, it takes a lot of hard work, energy, dedication, and effort. I'm ready to work hard and collaborate with my colleagues on the Common Council.