Applications For Open Board Of Education Positions Being Taken Until 4PM Monday August 16 – Interview and Appointment Process To Take Place Monday August 23

The Appleton Area School District has posted a notice regarding the two Board of Education openings left by the resignations of Gary Jahnke and Barry O’Connor. Qualified electors residing in the Appleton Area School District who are interested in being appointed to the positions have […]

Appleton Alderperson Joe Martin Confirms He Will Not Be Seeking Another Term

Alderperson Joe Martin (District 4) mentioned during the 07/07/2021 Common Council meeting that he was not running for reelection next year. He is in the middle of his seventh term, so once it’s over he will have served as alderperson for the City of Appleton […]

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 […]

Recount Confirms Sheri Hartzheim Narrow Winner Of District 13 Aldermanic Race

[Update: here is a link to the city clerk’s announcement.] The District 13 recount happened today and it was confirmed that the election night totals were accurate. Challenger Sheri Hartzheim beat incumbent Kyle Lobner by just 2 votes. I had thought the city would post […]

Finance Committee Votes To Hold Resolution Banning The Display Of Political Signs On City Owned Property So Attorney’s Office Can Research

The Appleton Finance Committee met 04/12/2012. This was Alderperson Kyle Lobner’s (District 13) last time chairing the Finance Committee before he departs the Common Council after having lost the recent election by two votes to incoming District 13 Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim. The recent campaign season […]