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Alexander is the former president of the Brady Street Neighborhood Association, a member of the MKE County Human Rights Commission, and vice-chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party's 4th Congressional District Committee

Alexander Kostal ran for Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2024 but did not win. 

Believes in protecting renters and homeowners from "predatory absentee landlords and corporate real estate developers."

Supports developing affordable housing in a sustainable manner that preserves the East Side's character.

Believes in promoting policies that protect owner-occupied neighborhoods and preserve income diversity and quality of life.

Believes new dense developments should match the area's character and include adequate parking and congestion control.

- Believes in protecting renters and homeowners from "predatory absentee landlords and corporate real estate developers."
- Supports developing affordable housing in a sustainable manner that preserves the East Side's character.
- Believes in promoting policies that protect owner-occupied neighborhoods and preserve income diversity and quality of life.
- Believes new dense developments should match the area's character and include adequate parking and congestion control.

Housing & Urban Development

As of January 13, 2025, Alexander Kostal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Services

Believes in "better enforcement of noise complaints and revving car engines, encouraging pedestrian safety for Brady Street, and hosting resident-led meetings to discover and actively address issues of crime."

Believes in taking immediate action to address violence, drug use, and reckless driving.

Proposes taking "immediate action" to address violence, drug use, and reckless driving.

Believes in developing a formal enforcement improvement plan with community stakeholders, residents, and department officials to enhance public safety.

Believes the criminal justice system is "poorly managed" and "denies people dignity," saying it needs better enforcement and administration.

Believes in prioritizing access to health care, jobs, housing, food, public education, and transportation to create a safe and secure future.

- Believes in "better enforcement of noise complaints and revving car engines, encouraging pedestrian safety for Brady Street, and hosting resident-led meetings to discover and actively address issues of crime."
- Proposes taking "immediate action" to address violence, drug use, and reckless driving.
- Believes in developing a formal enforcement improvement plan with community stakeholders, residents, and department officials to enhance public safety.
- Believes the criminal justice system is "poorly managed" and "denies people dignity," saying it needs better enforcement and administration.
- Believes in prioritizing access to health care, jobs, housing, food, public education, and transportation to create a safe and secure future.

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- YOUR NEXT ALDERman -
DISTRICT 3
Alexander Kostal represents you.
Alexander is passionate about making a difference in his lifelong home: our East Side. He's been here since the start - and he wants to advocate in our city for the community that made him who he is.
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✔️ Public defender and lifelong East Sider
✔️ Cambridge Woods resident
✔️ Milwaukee Public Schools graduate
✔️ UWM alumnus
✔️ Lifelong Milwaukee worker
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Make a change in Milwaukee. Vote for Alexander in the Dist 3 Common Council Primary Election (2/18/2025) and General Election (4/1/2025).
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Alexander has been active in civic organizations his whole life. He will continue to be an advocate for you at the city level.
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✔️ Former president of the Brady Street Neighborhood Association
✔️ Active member of the MKE County Human Rights Commission
✔️ Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party's 4th Congressional District Committee
✔️ Elected delegate - 2020 Democratic National Convention
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Alexander has a passion for change and public service. These are matched by his experience and deep understanding of our state and local government.  
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Kostal Represents the People
✔️ Riverwest Radio Interview - Keith G The Brümeister
✔️ Riverwest Radio Podcast - Hosted by Alexander Kostal
Accolades - Memberships - Community Activism
✔️ 2020 Recipient of Wisconsin Law Journal Rising Young Lawyer Award 
✔️ One of the youngest lawyers in Wisconsin history to achieve a Not Guilty verdict on a 1st Degree Intentional Homicide 
✔️ 2021 Recipient Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) Martin Hanson Memorial Advocates Prize 
✔️ 2022 Recipient Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer (WACDL) K-N-S Sensitive Crimes Award 
✔️ National and Statewide Criminal Defense Lecturer and Trainer
✔️ National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute Graduate, 2022
✔️ National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute Graduate, 2022
✔️ Appointed to Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission by County Executive David Crowley 2020
✔️ President of Brady Street Area Association 2020-2022, and member of the Board of Directors 2019-2024
✔️ Former Cambridge Woods Neighborhood Association Board Member
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Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (MTEA) Endorses Alexander Kostal for Milwaukee District 3 Common Council
Alexander Kostal proudly announces that the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA), which is made up of more than 5,600 public education workers, has voted to endorse his candidacy for the Milwaukee Common Council District 3 Special Election.
Alexander is the only candidate in the Common Council race with a Union endorsement.
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Election Watch and Victory Party!
Tuesday February 18th - 7:15 PM -9:15 PM
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2203 N Prospect Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Past Events
Candidate Forum - Meet Alexander Kostal at Lake Park!
Friday February 14th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday February 15th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Marcia Coles Community Room
3133 E Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee WI 53211
GREAT TO TALK WITH YOU! Meet the Candidate - Get Casual Coffee with Kostal!
Rochambo Tea House
Colectivo Prospect 
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THANKS FOR COMING! Fons for School Board - Kostal for Alderman Joint Fundraiser at Art*Bar
Thursday January 9th 5:30 PM
Art*Bar 722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee WI 53212
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Alexander Kostal is a passionate advocate for the East Side. He is invested in supporting our neighborhood.
✔️ Lifelong East Sider that believes in his neighborhood
✔️ East Siders should be actively represented at the city level
✔️ Alex cares about the working class - we deserve someone willing to fight as Alderman!
Vote for him in the District 3 Common Council (Alderman) race on February 18 & April 1, 2025!
Public Safety
✔️ We have the right to feel safe at home, on the road, and in our community
✔️ We should take immediate action to address violence, open/disruptive drug use, and reckless driving
✔️ There are approachable ways to effect immediate change - including better enforcement of noise complaints and revving car engines, encouraging pedestrian safety for Brady Street, and hosting resident-led meetings to discover and actively address issues of crime
✔️ The City can and should confront the root causes of crime to ensure safer streets for all residents
✔️ We can develop a formal enforcement improvement plan with community stakeholders, long-term and short-term residents, and department officials
Affordable Housing and Neighbor Preservation 
✔️ We must protect renters and homeowners from predatory absentee landlords and corporate real estate developers
✔️ We must support the development of affordable housing in a sustainable manner that maintains the character of the East Side
✔️ We must promote policies that protect owner-occupied neighborhoods and preserve our district's income diversity and quality of life
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✔️ We must ensure stable, diverse, middle-class neighborhoods with a family-friendly focus throughout our district
✔️ We must ensure that dense new developments, when they are to be built, should be constructed in a manner befitting the character of the area ensures adequate parking and congestion control for all residents
Constituent Relations and Community Advocacy
✔️ You deserve a responsive and proactive advocate at City Hall
✔️ We need constant presence at neighborhood meetings and community events
✔️ I will prioritize centering YOUR voice at the City level!
Vote Alexander Kostal !
Primary Election
February 18th, 2025
(Tuesday 7AM-8PM)
General Election
April 1st, 2025
(Tuesday 7AM-8PM)
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