Mayor's Office

The Mayor is the chief executive officer and the chief elected official of the City and is responsible for the administration and management of the City. The Mayor appoints and supervises department heads; appoints members to boards and committees; provides legislative research support; addresses constituents concerns; prepares and submits the annual City budget to the Common Council for review and approval; represents the interests of the City at the local, state and federal level; and promotes the City through professional representation at community events. The Mayor's office also collaborates with City departments, local officials and the general public to further the interests of the City. There are currently 14 City departments that include over 600 full-time positions with a budget of over $192 million annually.

Mission Statement: 

The City of Appleton is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and enhancing the quality of life.

We believe in Appleton...

as a vibrant, innovative and well planned community. 

exemplifying a high quality of life and being a safe place to live, work and play. 

having a government with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. 

having a government that informs its citizens and encourages active and positive participation in support of the community. 

having a government that provides efficient, responsive service to our customers. 

having a government that is fiscally responsive by providing necessary services in a cost effective manner. 

having a Council that is competent, well informed and responsive to provide vision and acts in the best interest of the entire City. 

having a government work force that is highly competent and productive. 

having a government that respects its employees and provides an attractive, challenging and rewarding work environment.