SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Following the arrest of Sheboygan Alderman Kevin Matichek for sexual assault of minors and the alcoholic problems that led to the recall of former mayor Bob Ryan, could the City of Sheboygan conduct background checks for those running for elected offices?
Council President Don Hammond says they are not conducted now. "From our standpoint, as elected officials, the voters are the ones that put him into office, so we don’t - as a routine - run background checks on aldermen," says Hammond.
Hammond does say the city will be taking a look at a number of issues, given the recent arrest of Matichek.