{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Brian Ueleke","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":"","party":"Nonpartisan","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n##Education\n* Graduated from Christian Brothers High School.\n* Earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from the University of Tennessee.\n* Completed an MBA from the University of Memphis.\n##Experience\n* Over 17 years as a corporate finance professional, primarily with FedEx, where his roles included budgeting, product development, and employee compensation.\n* Currently serves as Alderman for Germantown (Position 4), where he has been involved in approving funding for significant projects, including the Houston Middle  School Expansion and stormwater improvements. ([Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ueleke-7137298))\n* Active member of the Germantown Financial Advisory Commission, particularly in subcommittees related to the Germantown Country Club and stormwater fund.\n* Leadership Germantown class of 2019 graduate and recipient of the Jim Roberts Leadership Award. ([Campaign](https://www.bettergermantown.com/meetbrian))\n##Family\n* Married to Beth Ueleke, with whom he shares identical twins enrolled in the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD).\n* The Ueleke family is actively involved in Germantown United Methodist Church, where Brian has served as a Youth Leader, Safety Team Member, and Chair of the McVay Counseling Center.\n##Personal Statement\nBrian Ueleke emphasizes his commitment to community values, hard work, and the importance of neighborhood integrity. His campaign focuses on maintaining Germantown as a great place to live by ensuring careful development, addressing infrastructure needs, and fostering community discussions on governance issues. ([Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BetterGermantown/))\n##Criticisms and Challenges\n* Brian has been vocal about his disagreements with some governance practices in Germantown, such as changes to the preliminary/consent agenda, which he feels have caused unnecessary division within the community.\n* He advocates for open communication and transparency in local government decisions, emphasizing the need for decisions to be made based on resident input rather than external influences.\n##Community Involvement and Recognition\n* Brian's early life was deeply influenced by his parents' dedication to community service, which he continues today through various roles in the church and local governance.\n* He has been recognized for his leadership in Germantown, notably through his involvement in Leadership Germantown and his contributions to the Financial Advisory Commission.\n\n## Sources\nFor more detailed information, you can visit his [Campaign](https://www.bettergermantown.com/meetbrian), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BetterGermantown/), or his [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ueleke-7137298).\n","firstname":"Brian","lastname":"Ueleke","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"UugbcnylhV"},"token":"brian_ueleke"}],"choices":null,"description":"","district":"germantown","districtgroup":"municipality","districtgroupname":"Municipality","districtname":"Germantown","job_type":"city_council","o.office":"germantown_alderman_position_4","office":"germantown_alderman_position_4","officedescription":"A city council member (alderman in some towns) serves on the municipality's legislative body, approving the city budget, setting the tax rate, and passing ordinances and resolutions. Members represent a district or the city at large.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on town-scale matters \u2014 budget, ordinances, zoning, parks, and code enforcement \u2014 within the city/town charter and Tennessee municipal law.\n- Budget literacy: the board approves the annual municipal budget and sets the property-tax rate.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on ordinances and resolutions in a small body that meets often.\n- Constituent relations in a small town \u2014 retail, relationship-based politics with high accessibility expectations.\n- Coordination with the town mayor, who runs day-to-day operations, while keeping legislative independence.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"Germantown Alderman Position 4","partisan":1,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":"","source":null,"title":"Germantown Alderman Position 4"}