APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – There’s a candidate in the running to replace longtime Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna. Today, city Communications Coordinator Chad Doran made his candidacy official.
Below is his 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.
