It looks like Karen Nelson, Appleton’s current Diversity and Inclusion officer stepped down and is moving on to “a new position as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) with Rogers Behavioral Health based in Oconomowoc, WI.” Her last day was 01/18/2021. Per the article […]
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Common Council Approves Committee Appointments
During the 01/20/2021 Common Council meeting, the alderpersons approved all of Mayor Woodford’s appointments to committees, commissions, and boards. Per Mayor Woodford, those appointments filled a majority of vacancies. He stated that he was really pleased to be making serious headway on cleaning vacancies up. […]
Mayor Responds To Concerns Raised At Transit Commission Meeting
As you may recall sparks flew at the December Transit Commission meeting when commission member Dan Wilson voiced concerns that Valley Transit has not been following the correct procedures when making purchases of Covid-related supplies. Mr. Wilson ended up resigning from the commission in response […]
Mayor Woodford Declares 01/18/2021 Martin Luther King Jr Day
As I’m sure you’re all aware, today was MLK Day. Mayor Woodford did issue a proclamation declaring it Martin Luther King, Jr Day and encouraged residents to honor Dr King’s memory “and put his teachings into action by taking part in volunteer service for the […]
Mayor Woodford’s Statement on 01/06/2021 Events In Washington D.C.
At the 01/06/2021 Common Council meeting, Mayor Woodford addressed the events that took place at Washington DC earlier that day. “So before we get to the Covid 19 update, I’d just like to say a few words. Tonight’s meeting of the Appleton Common Council has […]
Half of Appleton Small Businesses Will Go Under If Consumer Spending Doesn’t Return To Pre-Covid Levels By The End Of The Year
Just a reminder, Mayor Woodford declared November 28 through December 4 Small Business Week in Appleton and urges all Fox Cities residents to support small businesses and merchants during this week. Particularly noteworthy is the Mayor’s statement in the proclamation that “more than half of […]
November 2020 Mayoral Proclamations
Mayor Woodford has come out with two new mayoral proclamations. He has declared November Native American Heritage month in Appleton and urges all residents to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. He has further proclaimed November 28 through December 4 Small Business […]