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Gehl, Ken

A closeup photo of Alderperson Gehl.
  • Departments:Mayor & Council
  • Title:Alderperson, District 5
  • Phone:(414) 308-7960
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Ken and his wife, Annette, wife were first drawn to Oak Creek for its convenient location, but over time, it’s become much more than that. They’ve called Oak Creek home since 1993 and it’s where they raised their four children, Hayden, Alexandra, Katherine, and Mitchell.

 

Civic Involvement:

Ken represents District 5, serving neighborhoods around Shepard Hills and Meadowview Elementary. He’s been an active part of city leadership for years, serving on several boards and committees including the Personnel & Finance Committee, Board of Public Works and Capital Assets, Standing Joint Review Board, and Emergency Management. He’s served as Common Council President since 2013.

Professional Background:

He graduated from Hilbert High school in 1981, then earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and later his graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Today, he’s a Senior Vice President and Supervisory Analyst with Robert W. Baird Company.

Favorite things to do in Oak Creek:  

When he’s not working or serving the community, you’ll find Ken enjoying the outdoors, especially biking the trails at Lake Vista Park. He’s also a fan of the local dining scene, some of his favorite Oak Creek restaurants include Trattoria di Carlo, Water Street Brewery, and Lotus. On weekends, he enjoys going to the Oak Creek Farmers Market to support local vendors and catch up with neighbors.

Why Oak Creek: 

Ken has come to deeply appreciate the diversity and strong sense of community that makes Oak Creek special. Over the years, what started as a place to live has become the place Ken and his family proudly call “Home.”

 

Current Term:
April 2025 - April 2027
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