West Bend Common Council swears in four aldermen, elects council president and approves appointments

At its April 15, 2025 meeting, the West Bend Common Council swore in four aldermen, elected John Butchlick as council president and approved a series of committee and administrative appointments, including the city comptroller and the city’s official newspaper designation.

The actions reorganize council leadership and fill required administrative posts. By state statute, the council must appoint a city comptroller and designate an official newspaper; the council addressed both items during the meeting.

Rhett Engelking was sworn in as the District 2 alderman. Matthew (Matt) Sternig was sworn in as the District 4 alderman. John Spartz was sworn in as the District 6 alderman. Aaron Zingsheim was sworn in as the District 8 alderman. Each repeated the oath of office during the meeting and the council welcomed the newly sworn members.

Following the oath, the council selected its internal leadership. John Butchlick was nominated and elected by voice vote to serve as…