Kaukauna Mayor
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Tony Penterman
(Non)
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Daniel Schafer
(Non)
Why are you running for the Kaukauna Mayor?
What are the top two challenges for the City of Kaukauna and how do you plan to meet them?
What is your approach to balancing quality services and keeping tax rates in check?
How would you describe your management style in working with many diverse employees, departments and the public?
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9204707849
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Mayor Tony Penterman
Many residents/business owners have encouraged me to run again because they value the direction Kaukauna is heading. Since 2018, we’ve seen over $120 million in new business investments, added more than 580 housing units. Taxpayers saved over $12 million through state/federal grants/private donations. Of that, $5 million was invested in park/trail upgrades and $1.8 million in low-cost loans for downtown revitalization. I’m running for mayor because I love this city. Keep Moving Kaukauna Forward.
Property Taxes - Taxes jumped 6.4% in 2025 driven mostly by school referenda. Rising costs and stagnant state funding continue to make it harder for municipalities to fund critical (police/fire/sanitation) services. I will continue to lobby our State Legislatures for more State aid. Affordable Senior and Low to Moderate Income Housing – Our senior population, and young families just starting out need affordable housing. We will look at the last 2 years of TIF funds to help developers fund them.
Strong residential, commercial and industrial growth will help grow the tax base while keeping tax rates in check. I am currently working with a developer on annexing 50 acres on the city’s south side to include 124 new single-family homes. We also apply for state and federal grants to help reduce the local tax impact on major infrastructure, and parks/trail projects. Every external dollar in is a taxpayer dollar saved. Performing preventative maintenance on roads avoids costly repairs later.
As mayor I have 9 department heads under me. My management style is one of collaboration and inclusivity. I foster teamwork and ensure employees from all departments feel valued and heard. I am very visible and present in our community, and I listen actively to our residents’ concerns and make decisions that are in the best interest of the community as a whole. I am very transparent in what we do as residents deserve to understand not just what we’re doing, but why.
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