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Charlene Klein elected Lake Geneva mayor in political rematch

Dennis Hines
Apr 15, 2020
Apr 15, 2020

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Charlene Klein answers questions

Mayoral candidate Charlene Klein, left, answers a question from the audience, while her opponent Tom Hartz takes notes during a 2018 candidate forum at the Lake Geneva Public Library.

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Charlene Klein backer campaigns outside City Hall

Bill Bearder, a supporter of Lake Geneva mayoral candidate Charlene Klein, carries a Klein campaign sign outside Lake Geneva City Hall today as voters head inside to cast their ballots.

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Mayoral candidate Charlene Klein stands next to one of her campaign signs

Lake Geneva Mayor Charlene Klein, shown earlier in year as she posts a yard sign to inform residents of her plans to run for mayor. Klein was elected mayor April 7 defeating incumbent Tom Hartz in a political rematch.

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Civic activist Charlene Klein has been elected Lake Geneva’s new mayor, unseating first-term incumbent Tom Hartz in a rematch of their 2018 campaign.

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Horticultural Hall

Horticultural Hall

Horticultural Hall 1

Horticultural Hall 1 — Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva, is a popular spot for parties, special events and weddings.
Contributed photo, Regional News

Horticultural Hall 2

Horticultural Hall 2 — The courtyard of Horticultural Hall includes a Victorian garden with a fountain and arbor vitaes believed to be decades old.
Contributed photo, Regional News

Horticultural Hall 3

Horticultural Hall 3 — Inside the loggia, a part of Horticultural Hall which overlooks the courtyard.
Contributed photo, Regional News

Horticultural Hall 5

Horticultural Hall 5 — The layout of Horticultural Hall is part of why it remains a popular place for events. Also, it can be rented out for the entire day of an event, making it an ideal location for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Contributed photo, Regional News

Horticultural Hall 4

Horticultural Hall 4 — Long view of the courtyard at Horticultural Hall, including some of its many flowers and wall-clinging vines.
Contributed photo, Regional News

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