Alderperson· 2019-04-15 – 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
Appleton
About
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.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyDistrict 7 candidates focused on addressing public safety and managing the city's debt load as top concerns.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 2:18:11
- Avg per meeting
- 3:57
- Segments
- 2083
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Increased Penalties for Unnecessary Noise
Affected drivers could pay roughly $483 to $1,176 per citation once court fees are added.
Excessive vehicular noise data collection
Unknown until staff return with cost options in 90 days.
Alcohol license violation convictions — five establishments
Potential license suspensions could affect the businesses involved.
Loud Vehicle Noise Enforcement
If adopted, fines of $1,000-$2,500 could generate forfeiture revenue but primarily aim at deterrence.
Denial of Operator's License for Christopher T. Routh
Truancy ordinance review
No direct cost discussed; enforcement involves police and court resources.
Fire Apparatus Purchase Change Orders
About $69,600 added across three trucks, with an engine credit expected to offset a substantial part of the 2027 pumper's $33,461 change order.
Truancy Ordinance Reconsideration and Failure
Fines under the ordinance can reach significant program costs — Alderperson Schultz cited potential family charges up to $25,000 through court referral.
Street Terrace Policy enforcement at 1102 N Superior Street
No direct cost to residents — it's about whether one homeowner can keep plantings in the public right-of-way.
Excessive vehicular noise on College Avenue and citywide
The rejected resolution would have cost an estimated $20,000-$30,000 for starter monitoring stations; opponents cited staff estimates as high as $300,000.
Police and Fire Department Staffing Changes
Not specified.
Surveillance technology procurement and the consultant RFP
The consultant contract the RFP would have launched likely won't be needed, avoiding that expense.
Gold Cross Ambulance Shared Service Agreement (2026-2029)
Contract terms not detailed in the minutes; the agreement governs ambulance service costs through 2029.
Respiratory virus surveillance and wastewater monitoring
Chapter 9 Municipal Code licensing revisions
No direct city cost; a new licensed transportation option for residents.
Ridership trends: fixed route down, paratransit up
$425,000 COPS grant for police robot
No local match — the $425,000 comes entirely from the federal grant.
Rules Governing the Presence of Dogs in Taverns (Resolution #12-R-26)
Special event permitting process gaps
None directly, though clearer permitting could save staff time and applicant frustration.
Shorter permit validity periods and automated inspection reminders
Small permits like furnace swaps cost $75, typically paid by the contractor, so most homeowners shouldn't see a change.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Zeeland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.