ABOUT THE MAYOR
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It is a pleasure and honor to serve as the Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids. Thank you for your interest in learning more about me.
I earned a master’s degree in social work and juvenile corrections from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and I served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, for four years. I have been a co-owner of Express Recycling Solutions for almost 19 years, with recycling centers in Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids and Stevens Point. I served on the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s board for five years, two of which I was Board Chair. I also served my community as District 3 alderperson for the City of Wisconsin Rapids for three years. During that time, I served on the Public Works Committee for one year and on the Property and Finance Committee as Chair for two years.
When I think about it, I realize that almost everything I have done revolved around service. Some of the most important things I have learned from this path are:
It has taught me to listen to and hear all people involved in the conversation and to understand where they are coming from to make the best decisions possible for everyone in our community. As mayor, I will prioritize building an exceptional communication strategy, growing community engagement, supporting entrepreneurialism, and making the City’s customer service the best it can be.
Sincerely,
Mayor Matt Zacher
I earned a master’s degree in social work and juvenile corrections from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and I served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, for four years. I have been a co-owner of Express Recycling Solutions for almost 19 years, with recycling centers in Wisconsin Rapids, Grand Rapids and Stevens Point. I served on the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s board for five years, two of which I was Board Chair. I also served my community as District 3 alderperson for the City of Wisconsin Rapids for three years. During that time, I served on the Public Works Committee for one year and on the Property and Finance Committee as Chair for two years.
When I think about it, I realize that almost everything I have done revolved around service. Some of the most important things I have learned from this path are:
- There is no one above me and there is no one below me.
- Stop talking and listen.
- Where our mind goes, our body follows.
- Where our mind goes usually starts when we are very young.
It has taught me to listen to and hear all people involved in the conversation and to understand where they are coming from to make the best decisions possible for everyone in our community. As mayor, I will prioritize building an exceptional communication strategy, growing community engagement, supporting entrepreneurialism, and making the City’s customer service the best it can be.
Sincerely,
Mayor Matt Zacher
