Proven Leadership. Responsive Representation.

Moving De Pere Forward

Since I was first elected as a write-in candidate in 2017, we have accomplished a lot as a city:

  • Secured $100 million in federal and state funding for the Brown County Southern Bridge project.

  • Resurfaced more than 100 streets, and successfully lobbied Wisconsin DOT to add reconstruction of Main Ave and Reid St (State Hwy 32) back to their list of future projects.

  • Increased public safety budget by nearly 30% and invested in new police and fire vehicles.

  • Lowered the property tax mill rate by 19%.

  • City's market value increased by over $1.6 billion (a 45% increase).

  • Increased balance in the City’s reserve fund by 17%.

  • Added over 500 residential units, including a new subdivision in District 2 by Susie C. Altmayer School.

  • Issued more than 100 new building permits for manufacturing / commercial development.

  • Approved a referendum to build new pool facilities at Legion Park and VFW Park.

  • Created a pandemic relief loan program that helped more than 50 De Pere small businesses continue to thrive.

  • Increased maximum façade grant amounts for downtown businesses.

  • Negotiated development agreements that paved the way for construction of the Mulva Center, Cobblestone Hotel, and future Shopko redevelopment.

  • New basketball court and parking lot at Optimist Park; new playground and pavillion at Voyageur Park; new playground, tennis/pickleball courts and restroom at Legion Park.

  • Renovated and expanded the Bomier Boat Launch.

I have also been entrusted by my colleagues to serve as chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Constituent Engagement

I believe that one of the most important responsibilities of an elected official is to proactively keep their constituents up-to-date with the latest developments. That is why I regularly write and hand-deliver newsletters to every home in the district, and have so far distributed over 30,000 newsletters.

In addition, I always make sure to promptly respond to all constituent contacts, listen to new ideas, and do my best to work with City staff to respond to any issues that residents are experiencing.

Finally, all elected officials have to take votes that not everyone in the community agrees with, but I always make sure to explains the reasons for why I vote the way I do.

Future Priorities

Here are some of my priorities if elected to a fifth term:

  • Complete the Brown County Southern Bridge Project by 2029.

  • Continue to work with Wisconsin DOT to fully reconstruct Main Ave and Reid St (State Hwy 32).

  • Maintain high quality roads in De Pere.

  • Lobby state lawmakers to increase shared revenue (revenue that the state government is supposed to return to local governments) so we can further lower the property tax rate and increase services.

  • Continue to facilitate the development of new subdivisions in southern De Pere.

  • Revitalize the old Shopko site and S. Broadway St between George St and the roundabout.

  • Further expand De Pere’s industrial parks, including along the newly extended Commerce Dr.

  • Work with developers to build more affordable housing units.

  • Install signage in all of De Pere’s historic districts.

  • Replace the playground at Rainbow Park.

  • Ensure that the City Council remains a strong nonpartisan body that focuses on practical solutions, not ideological agendas.