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Muskego council sworn in, elects president and confirms appointments
Summary
At an April 21 organizational meeting, Muskego’s newly elected mayor and three alderpersons were sworn in, the council elected a president, confirmed a Plan Commission appointment, named a lake-district representative and unanimously adopted Resolution 030-2026 honoring Dennis Decker.
Richard R. Pedalski Jr. was sworn in as mayor of the City of Muskego at the Common Council’s organizational meeting on April 21, 2026. He repeated the statutory oath to support the U.S. and Wisconsin constitutions and closed with 'So help me God.'
Presiding Judge Ramirez opened remarks to the newly sworn officials, saying public service ‘‘is an honor’’ while warning that officials should expect criticism: "You will be sued. You will be booed. And someone will be rude," he told the council, reflecting on 42 years in public service.
Newly sworn alderpersons offered short remarks of thanks. Robert J. Wolf, sworn as alderperson for District 1, and Douglas J. Bellows, sworn as alderperson for District 3, both thanked family and voters. Deborah Schrader, sworn as alderperson for District 5, said she looks forward to serving her constituents.
The council conducted an internal ballot for council president after nominations; Alderman Hamill was elected council president for the coming year. The clerk explained a majority vote is required to elect the president.
The council also voted to name its representative to the Little Muskego Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. Alderman Bellows was the nominee and confirmed as the council’s representative; members noted the position is encouraged to be held by someone who lives in the lake district.
Mayor Pedalski announced his appointment of Alderman Bryce to serve on the Plan Commission. A motion to confirm the appointment was moved and seconded and the council approved the confirmation unanimously.
The clerk read Resolution 030-2026, expressing appreciation to Dennis Decker for his service as alderman for District 3 and for his work with the Muskego Public Library Board and the public works and safety committee. The council adopted the resolution unanimously and said a plaque with the city seal will be presented to Decker.
With routine business complete, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved; the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Next steps: the council will proceed with regular meetings under the schedule set by the city; no follow-up assignments or contested votes were recorded during this short organizational session.
