Resolution Condemning Racism And Violence Against The Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Referred Back To Committee

The Resolution Condemning Xenophobia, Racism, and Violence Against The Asian Pacific Islander Desiamerican (APIDA) Community was on the agenda for the 04/21/2021 Common Council meeting. There were some concerns about this item raised during the Safety and Licensing committee meeting and it only made it […]

Alderpersons Coenen and Otis Make Farewell Statements At 04/07/2021 Common Council Meeting

In addition to outgoing Alderperson Kyle Lobner giving a farewell speech, departing alderpersons Patti Coenen and Corey Otis both made farewell statements also at the 04/07/2021 Common Council meeting. Patti Coenen: “Thank you. Just a few words. I really appreciate everyone’s help through all the […]

Alderperson Swearing In Ceremony Followed By Informal Organizational Meeting Scheduled For 04/20/2021

The swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Common Cluncil members will take place Tuesday April 20 at 5:15PM in Houdini Plaza. The event is open to all members of the public After that, they’ll move over to the Council chambers at City Hall for […]

Alderperson Kyle Lobner’s Farewell Speech – “I am very excited to be taking a step back from public life for a little while, but I’m not going anywhere”

I’m a bit behind on this, but I did want to post the video of Alderperson Kyle Lobner’s farewell speech. It’s relevent obviously because he’s served a long time on the Council and put a great deal of thought into his speech. It’s also relevent […]

Common Council Approves Pilot Program With Bird, Inc For A Dockless, Stand-up Electric Scooter Program

During the 04/07/2021 Common Council meeting, the Common Council voted to approve a “Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Rides, Inc to initiate a Dockless, Stand-up Electric Scooter Pilot Program for 2021”. You can read the full MOU here: The one change they made was an […]

Resolution Banning The Sale Of Dogs And Cats By Pet Stores In Appleton Referred Back To Committee

The Common Council, during the 04/07/2021 Council meeting, was going to vote on the Resolution banning the sale of cats and dogs by pet stores; however, Alderperson Michael Smith (District 10) asked for the item to be referred back to committee for reasons recapped below. […]

Alderpersons Patti Coenen And Corey Otis’s Invocation At 03/17/2021 Common Council Meeting – Advice And Gratitude As They Prepare To Step Down From The Council

The 03/17/2021 Appleton Common Council meeting was the last Council meeting before the election. Alderpersons Patti Coenen and Corey Otis are not seeking reelection, so they gave a joint invocation as a way of saying goodbye. Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderpersons […]