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Elected officials for Appleton — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Jake Woodford
Mayor2020-04-21 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2020-04-21 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
City council
Adrian Stancil-Martin
Alderperson2025-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2025-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Alex Schultz
Alderperson2019-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2019-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Alex Schultz's campaign focuses primarily on fiscal responsibility by addressing the city's debt load, alongside a strong commitment to maintaining and improving public safety within District 7.
Brad Firkus
Alderperson2019-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2019-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Denis Dougherty
Alderperson2025-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2025-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Josh Lambrecht
Alderperson2025-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2025-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Katie Van Zeeland
Alderperson2019-04-15 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2019-04-15 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Katie Van Zeeland's campaign focuses primarily on municipal fiscal responsibility by addressing the city's debt load, alongside prioritizing public safety for the residents of Appleton.
Patrick Hayden
Alderperson2023-04-18 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2023-04-18 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Patrick Hayden's campaign platform centers heavily on addressing public safety issues and managing the city's financial debt load effectively for the residents of Appleton.
Sheri Hartzheim
Alderperson2021-04-19 – 2027-04-28 (current office record start 2021-04-19 and end 2027-04-28 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Christopher Croatt
Alderperson2022-04-19 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2022-04-19 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Denise Fenton
Alderperson2019-09-17 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2019-09-17 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Martyn Smith
Alderperson2024-04-16 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2024-04-16 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Nate Wolff
Alderperson2020-04-21 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2020-04-21 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Patti Heffernan
Alderperson2024-04-16 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2024-04-16 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Vaya Jones
Alderperson2022-04-19 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2022-04-19 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Vered Meltzer
Alderperson2018-05-02 – 2028-04-30 (current office record start 2018-05-02 and end 2028-04-30 per Legistar OfficeRecords for the Common Council body [cityofappleton.legistar.com], published by the City Clerk)
Former officials (6)
Boards & commissions
Nancy Peterson
Historic Preservation CommissionerKelly Sperl
Board of Zoning Appeals MemberSabrina Robins
City Plan CommissionerScott Engstrom
Board of Zoning Appeals MemberMary Lokensgard
Library Board MemberJason Brozek
Library Board MemberJoe Gaerthofner
Historic Preservation CommissionerWilliam Dougherty
City Plan CommissionerDaniel Meissner
Historic Preservation CommissionerKevin Loosen
Board of Zoning Appeals MemberJohn Keller
Library Board MemberAdrienne Palm
City Plan CommissionerPete Neuberger
City Plan CommissionerBastia Looker
Library Board MemberAnn-Marie Helmbrecht
Historic Preservation CommissionerRichard Carpenter
City Plan CommissionerMaria Doku
Board of Zoning Appeals MemberPaul McCann
Board of Zoning Appeals MemberCity staff
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