Green Bay Alderman Chris Wery to step down due to family caregiving needs
Wery posted on his Facebook Monday night that his wife was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) about a decade ago and is requiring an increase of extra care at home.
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He added that on top of this, his mother has recently dealt with breast cancer and some early dementia making her unable to live in a home on her own.
Instead of choosing to put his mother into a nursing home or a similar care facility, Alderman Wery says he will be bringing her into his home and combining the care that both his mother and wife need.
Wery goes on to say that his current home can not accommodate needing to care for both family members so they will be selling his mother's home as well as his home and he will be required to move in together in a home outside of his current district that better suits the family's needs.
All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven. Since 2002 (except for 2 years by the esteemed Jesse Brunette) I have served as your Alderman. To say it has been an honor is a profound understatement. This entrusted role has been the passion of my life. I will miss it greatly.
As much as I cherish my role as Alderman, my love and duty to them comes first. We made the difficult decision to sell my mom's home, eventually sell our home and move in together at a better equipped one.
Alderman Chris Wery
Wery's last council meeting is scheduled to be on Tuesday, May 6. After that, anyone who lives in the district is allowed to apply to serve out his remaining term for the rest of the year through April 2026.
Of those who apply, Wery explains that the city council would then vote and choose on who they believe should replace him and he encourages anyone interested to 'give it a shot.'
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More information about what happens next following Alderman Wery's decision to step down is expected to be provided by himself and the city at a later time. He says he will miss his role as Alderman greatly and anyone with questions about applying to replace him can contact him directly.
I have met so many wonderful people over the past 2 decades. You have been friends and family through all the issues we have encountered. I hope my newsletters, emails and Facebook page kept you informed and allowed you to voice your opinion.
I will have more to say as May grows closer…. just wanted to get this out to you right now. God Bless,
Alderman Chris Wery
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