ABOUT THE MAYOR
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Bio
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 and communication. Some of the most important things I have learned from this path are:
Objectives
As mayor, I will prioritize:
Building stronger relationships within our community will lead to innovative and effective solutions to some of the challenges that our community is experiencing. Wisconsin Rapids has a lot to offer; I look forward to finding ways to connect and amplify the city’s assets, while also attracting new ones.
It is a pleasure and honor to serve as the Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids. Thank you for your interest in learning more about me.
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 and communication. 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.
Objectives
As mayor, I will prioritize:
- Building exceptional customer service and public communications.
- Growing community engagement.
- Supporting entrepreneurialism.
- Fostering collaboration between our city government departments, residents and businesses.
Building stronger relationships within our community will lead to innovative and effective solutions to some of the challenges that our community is experiencing. Wisconsin Rapids has a lot to offer; I look forward to finding ways to connect and amplify the city’s assets, while also attracting new ones.
It is a pleasure and honor to serve as the Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids. Thank you for your interest in learning more about me.
Sincerely,
Mayor Matt Zacher
