Alderperson Brad Firkus’ Invocation At 06/16/2021 Common Council Meeting – “We’re gonna be offered a lot of opportunities of making choices of how we want to engage with our community and with our fellow Appletonians. We can choose to engage in ways that help each other, that can make ourselves feel better, and can make our community a much more enjoyable place to be a part of.”

Alderperson Brad Firkus (District 3) delivered the invocation at the 06/16/2021 Common Council meeting. Mayor Woodford: “Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Firkus.” Alderperson Firkus: Thank you. I’m just gonna start tonight with a little story. A couple weeks back, I had bought a […]

Department Of Public Works Modifies Bulky Overflow Proposal To Include Some Limited Free Curbside Pickup

The Department of Public Works has modified its original leaf, yard waste, and bulky overflow collection proposal which would have seen all free bulky overflow pickup eliminated. The new proposal put limits on what and how much bulky overflow they collect at the curb but […]

Mayor Woodford Welcomes New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator

Mayor Woodford took some time during the 06/16/2021 Common Council meeting to introduce the city’s newly hired Diversity Equity and Inclusion coordinator. Terrence “Timber” Smith will be officially joining the Mayor’s office on Monday 06/21/2021. Mr. Smith grew up in Milwaukee and came to the […]

Library Board Approves Proposal To Eliminate Overdue Fines At Appleton Public Library

On 06/15/2021, the Library Board voted to approve a proposal to make the Appleton Public Library a fine-free library. One member of the public participated in the public comment portion of the meeting. Nick Ross, Vice-President of the board of the Friends of Appleton Public […]

Common Council Updates Rules To Allow Remote Participation By Council Members And Public

The Common Council has voted to update its attendance policy for both Council members and members of the public to allow remote attendance going forward. Council members must give at least 24 hours notice and they are still expected to endeavor to appear in person […]

Mayor To Present Two Proclamations – Pollinator Week And Refugee Day

Mayor Woodford will be presenting two mayoral p­­roclamations at tonight’s Common Council meeting. The first proclaims June 21-27, 2021 as Pollinator Week in Appleton. He calls “upon all residents to join [him] in celebrating the significance of pollinators with appropriate observances and activities.” The second […]