On 02/05/2021 Appleton reported 21 confirmed coronavirus cases and 15 probable. Active cases dropped by 5. Cases out of isolation increased by 41. There were no new deaths.
Alderperson Joe Martin Gives 02/03/2021 Invocation – “We Are Given An Opportunity…To Reflect, To Learn, To Celebrate, and To Recommit To A Consciousness In America That Embraces All Lives And Being Equal Regardless Of Race”
On 02/03/2021 Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4) gave the invocation before the Common Council meeting. Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Martin. Alderperson Joe Martin: Thank you, Mayor. This year marks the 45th year that the America has designated February Black History […]
4 Candidates Vying For Board Of Education Post To Be Filled 02/08/2021
On 02/08/2021 the Board of Education will be choosing a candidate to fill the current board vacancy. As you may recall, this seat is vacant because Leah Olson resigned and Ed Ruffolo, the Board’s first choice to fill the seat, declined to accept the appointment […]
Majority of 02/03/2021 Common Council Meeting Taken Up By Covid Update
[EDIT: I had originally written that Health Officer Eggebrecht stated we had 7,000 doses of vaccine coming into our state on a weekly basis. Although he did inadvertently give that 7,000 figure, he corrected it to 70,000, but I missed his correction.] The Common Council […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 02/04/2021
On 02/04/2021 Appleton reported 25 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 0 new probable cases. Active cases rose by 17. Cases out of isolation rose by 11. There were no new deaths.
Community and Economic Development Committee Votes On New Anti-Homelessness Programs
I had an opportunity to listen to the 01/27/2021 Community and Economic Development committee meeting. Download agenda packet here: The two action items on the agenda were (1) a proposal to pay an organization called ADVOCAP $278,909 of CARES Act grant fund money to “provide […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 02/03/2021
On 02/03/2021 Appleton reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 3 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by 12. Cases out of isolation increased by 43. There were no new deaths.
Mayor Issues Proclamation Encouraging Everyone To Wear Masks
In light of the WI State Assembly voting to repeal the mask mandate, Mayor Woodford issued a proclamation urging (but not requiring) the residents of Appleton to wear face coverings effective immediately.
Coronavirus Numbers For 02/02/2021
On 02/02/2021 Appleton reported 8 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 7 new probable cases. There were no new deaths. The dashboard claims that there are currently 478 active cases. That is mathematically impossible, and between active cases, recovered cases, and deaths would result in 60 […]
Mayor Seeking Feedback On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Coordinator Position
As posted last week, the city of Appleton is seeking a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator. The article on the city website announcing Karen Nelson’s departure stated that “Mayor Woodford plans to gather input from community partners who represent various, diverse groups in Appleton […]