The first person to enter the race for Appleton mayor made that announcement this morning on Am Fox Valley on WHBY.
The city’s communication director Chad Doran says he would be a good fit because he knows a lot about what’s going on in the city and he’s familiar with the staff.
Doran says he’ll focus on some on-going projects like the U.S. Venture move and the mixed use library proposal.
He says he’ll be innovative when it comes to the budget constraints the city has.
Mayor Tim Hanna announced last week that he would not run for another term.
He’s been in office for 24 years.
The election will be in April.
There would be a primary in February if more than two candidates get in the race.
The following is Chad Doran’s full statement.
Today I am announcing my candidacy to be the next Mayor of Appleton.
Since 2014, I have been Communications Coordinator for the City of Appleton. In that role, I
worked collaboratively with city staff to elevate our communication efforts to a standard that
other cities aspire to achieve. Using my communication skills, I have guided and supported
department leaders through many big decisions and important projects. I am grateful to Mayor
Hanna for his vision to create the position I now hold, his faith in me to fulfill the potential of
this role, and his leadership of Appleton over the past 23 years.
Appleton is well-positioned for continued success in the years ahead. As your next mayor, I will
keep working to empower our capable staff to excel at the work they are doing to help
Appleton grow in the future. Together, we will continue to provide the services our residents
expect, while seeking even more innovative ways to use city resources efficiently.
I believe I am the best prepared candidate for this role. I have seen first-hand how responsible
local government works because I’m part of it every day. Knowing our staff and our Common
Council, I will use my communication skills and leadership abilities to enhance an already great
team to pursue a shared passion of service to the community we call home.
As mayor, I pledge to be innovative, responsive, and proactive, and with your support we will
continue to show the region, the state and the country what makes Appleton great.
