Alderperson Denise Fenton (District 6) has responded to my email asking her about the comment she had left on Board of Education candidate Mike Schinke’s campaign page. She acknowledges the comment was ill-advised, says she called Mr. Schinke and apologized to him, and clarifies that […]
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Alderperson Denise Fenton Voices Opposition To Local School Board Candidate Remaining Civically Engaged
[Update: Alderperson Fenton has apologized for the comment and clarified that she was referencing the end of the election and not commenting on anyone’s right to run.] During the recent election, Mike Schinke had been running for a spot on the Appleton Area School District […]
Common Council Approves Special Use Permit For New Restaurant At Former San Rocco’s Location After Amending The Permit To Require The Owner Erect A Fence
The Common Council met 04/06/2022. There was only one item separated out for an individual vote. It was not one that I would have expected but was for Item 22-0347, a Special Use Permit #4-22 for restaurant with alcohol sales and service for the property […]
Outgoing Alderperson Joe Martin’s Invocation At 04/06/2022 Common Council Meeting – “Thank you.”
Alderperson Joe Martin of District 4 opted to not seek reelection. The 04/06/2022 Common Council meeting was his last meeting as an alderperson. Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Martin. Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4): Thank you, Mayor. And I’m sure with […]
Alderperson Election Results – All Incumbents Keep Seats Except For Alderperson Michael Smith
The Appleton alderperson election results are in. All the incumbents with the exception of Alderperson Michael Smith in District 10 held onto their seats. District 2 – Vered Meltzer District 4 – Israel Del Toro District 6 – Denise Fenton District 8 – Joss Thysen […]
Common Council Meeting 04/06/2022 – Mayor Will Present 2022 Sidewalk Poetry Program Winners
The Common Council is meeting 04/06/2022 at 7PM. This will be the last Common Council meeting with the current set of alderpersons serving before the newly elected group of alderpersons is sworn in. In addition to presenting 6 different mayoral proclamations, Mayor Woodford will also […]
Alderperson William Siebers’ Invocation At 03/16/2022 Common Council Meeting – “To those who hear my words tonight, while we are praying for peace, let us also pray for miracles”
I believe this was the article Alderperson Siebers referenced: https://news.yahoo.com/ukrainian-mother-thanks-slovakian-police-083539263.html Mayor Woodford: Tonight’s invocation will be delivered by Alderperson Siebers. Alderperson William Siebers (District 1): Thank you, Your Honor. When Mary sent out the invitation to do the invocation for tonight’s meeting, I quickly accepted […]
Candidate Questionnaires For Appleton Aldermanic Races
Appleton’s seven even numbered aldermanic seats are on the ballot for the 04/05/2022 election which is only 1 week away. Below are links to various candidate forums and questionnaires that candidates responded to. Both Vered Meltzer in District 2 and Chris Croatt in District 14 […]
Common Council Approves Resolution 2-R-22 Which Includes Funding For A Comprehensive IT Analysis And A Pedestrian Safety Study
The Common Council met 03/16/2022 and took up Resolution 2-R-22 the Resolution to Improve Communication, Technology, And Pedestrian Safety. This resolution was amended during the Finance Committee meeting to reflect the recommendations of staff. Those recommendations were: Allocate $75,000 to hire a consultant to provide […]
Common Council Approves $250,000 In ARPA Grants To Mental Health Providers And Community Events Organizations
The Common Council met 03/16/2022. One of the items that they took up was the allocation of $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various organizations that provide mental health services as well as to Appleton Downtown Inc for services to the local […]