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Alderperson· 2018-05-02 – 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)

Vered Meltzer

Appleton

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At a glance

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Term ending Apr 30, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
37
Total speaking time
1:39:29
Avg per meeting
2:41
Segments
1150

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Aug 2026[95]

Citywide 2027 budget approval

The combined budgets cover essentially all city spending for the coming year, which drives the property tax bill for every Appleton homeowner.

high↑May 2026[89]

Increased Penalties for Unnecessary Noise

Affected drivers could pay roughly $483 to $1,176 per citation once court fees are added.

high↓Jun 2026[58]

Excessive vehicular noise data collection

Unknown until staff return with cost options in 90 days.

high↑May 2026[57]

Resolution #16-R-26: Limits on ALPR cameras

Any expert analysis would likely be paid from ARPA funds on a not-to-exceed hourly basis, with substantial costs going through the finance committee.

high↑Sep 2026[50]

Private School Voucher Funding Transparency

No direct cost — it's about disclosure of the existing school levy on tax bills.

medium→Jan 2026[43]

Alcohol license violation convictions — five establishments

Potential license suspensions could affect the businesses involved.

high↑Jun 2026[43]

Lead Water Service Line Replacement

$78,500 max, mostly covered by a state grant rather than local taxes.

medium↑Sep 2026[38]

Veterans Park Renaming

Mostly signage and administrative costs, if any; no major dollar figure given.

high↑Jan 2026[36]

Wastewater Treatment Plant Building R Renovation

Contract total not to exceed $198,490, funded by shifting $100,000 within the wastewater utility — no new money from taxpayers.

high↑Jun 2026[32]

COPS Technology and Equipment Grant

Roughly $450,000 in federal grant funding for police equipment, with no local match indicated.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

2027 Health Department budget and federal grant cuts

Unknown — budget materials weren't available.

high↑Feb 2026[28]

2027 CDBG funding and community needs

Federal CDBG allocation amount for 2027 hasn't been set yet.

high↑Sep 2026[26]

Chapter 17 Subdivisions Code Rewrite

Testimony noted stormwater engineering costs have jumped from roughly $500 to $3,000 per lot since 2017, and approvals that took 4-6 months now take a year or more.

high↓May 2026[25]

Roosevelt Street 2028 Reconstruction Design

Part of the city's 2028 paving program; narrowing the street is a cost-saving measure.

medium↑Aug 2026[25]

Alderperson salary adjustments

A freeze would save budget dollars; any raise would take effect for future terms, not current alders.

high→Aug 2026[25]

2027 Library Budget

Library operating funding stays flat in the 2027 budget, with no added dollars for staff development.

high→May 2026[24]

Zoning Code Overhaul Including ADUs and JADUs

Expected to grow the property tax base through infill development without expanding city footprint.

medium↑Jun 2026[24]

Reid Golf Course September finances

The course is about $60,000 ahead of last year in gross revenue, easing pressure on city support.

high↓Aug 2026[23]

Hyperscale AI data center moratorium

Unknown for now — the moratorium is just headed to committee for study.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

Denial of Operator's License for Christopher T. Routh

Decisions during term (672)

Recorded while Meltzer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (244)

233 yes11 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the Chapter 4 Buildings text amendments be recommended for approval as amended

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the Preliminary 2027PY CDBG Core and City Department Program Funding be recommended for approval

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the Chapter 4 Buildings text amendments be amended to become effective as of January 1, 2027

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the amendments to the CDBG Policy be recommended for approval

Voted yesOct 28, 2026

that the meeting be adjourned at 5:12 p.m.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

that the October 13, 2026 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes be approved

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

that the Utilities Committee Meeting be adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026 Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes (26-1363)

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Approval of Previous Council Meeting Minutes (26-1301)

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Resolution #16-R-26 Limiting the Use of ALPR Cameras

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Changes to W Hawes Ave / N Summit St Intersection Traffic Control (26-1277)

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Balance of the Agenda (26-1274, 26-1275, 26-1276, 26-1278, 26-1247, 26-1263, 26-1296, 26-1280)

Voted yesOct 21, 2026

Ordinances #99-26 to #101-26 (26-1310)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

that the meeting be adjourned at 4:58 p.m.

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Approval of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes (26-1166)

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Approval of CDC minutes from September 23, 2026

Voted yesOct 14, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

that the request to award Lead Service Line Outreach and Public Education Services contract to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for $73,500 plus a $5,000 contingency, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $7

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Lead service line outreach contract with Arcadis (26-1280)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

that the Utilities Committee meeting be adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

that the September 8, 2026 Utilities Committee Meeting minutes be approved

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Resolution #15-R-26 — Private School Voucher Funding Transparency

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

that the meeting be adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Resolution #12-R-26 Rules Governing the Presence of Dogs in Taverns

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

that the Minutes be approved

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

that the Counter-Offer to Purchase from F Street Appleton 6, LLC be recommended for approval

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

that the meeting be adjourned at 4:53 p.m.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of CDC Minutes from 5-27-26 (26-0868)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of CDC Minutes from 7-8-26 (26-1153)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Counter-Offer to Purchase from F Street Appleton 6, LLC for Lot 2 of CSM 4045 (26-1154)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

that the Utilities Committee Meeting be adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

that the request to approve Resolution No. 2026-09: 2026 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Resolution be recommended for approval

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

that the August 19, 2026 Special Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes be approved

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of August 19, 2026 Special Utilities Committee Meeting Minutes

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-09: 2026 WDNR Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Adjournment

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Approval of Previous Council Meeting Minutes (26-1128)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Special Event Application for WI Lights of Hope (26-1127)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Downtown Appleton BID 2027 Operating Plan (26-1083)

Voted noSep 2, 2026

Resolution #8-R-26 Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection (26-1140)

Gathering more data will not deliver results; not good financial stewardship.

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Wilden Portfolio Park Subdivision Development Agreement (26-1138)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Balance of the Agenda (consent items)

Voted noAug 26, 2026

Motion to recommend approval of Resolution #8-R-26 (Excessive Vehicular Noise Data Collection)