ABOUT THE MAYOR
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I’m honored to serve as the Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids and appreciate your interest in learning more about me.
My affection for Wisconsin Rapids started when I was a youth, climbing down to the river to fish, spending time at Newman’s miniature golf, or getting ice cream at Herschleb’s with my friends – and grew as I raised my own family here. From being a business owner to coaching youth baseball and softball – my community engagement was personal before it was professional.
I have many years of experience working with the City, including seven years serving as a Wisconsin Rapids police officer, seven years serving as City Clerk and my most recent role as District 8 Alderperson on the City Council. In those roles, I have developed mediation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a special interest in authentic relationship-building.
As your mayor, I will work to promote a reasonable city budget, encourage priority-based budgeting that focuses on key infrastructure improvements, solicit the expertise of City staff in decision making, and support opportunities for businesses to operate and thrive in our community.
I promise to live my values of trust, transparency and dedication to serving all residents – supporting you in your pursuit of vibrant, secure lives. And I don’t take the privilege of leadership lightly. I am prepared to listen, learn and lead in the best interests of our shared community.
Sincerely, your mayor, your neighbor, your champion and your friend –
Shane E. Blaser
My affection for Wisconsin Rapids started when I was a youth, climbing down to the river to fish, spending time at Newman’s miniature golf, or getting ice cream at Herschleb’s with my friends – and grew as I raised my own family here. From being a business owner to coaching youth baseball and softball – my community engagement was personal before it was professional.
I have many years of experience working with the City, including seven years serving as a Wisconsin Rapids police officer, seven years serving as City Clerk and my most recent role as District 8 Alderperson on the City Council. In those roles, I have developed mediation, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a special interest in authentic relationship-building.
As your mayor, I will work to promote a reasonable city budget, encourage priority-based budgeting that focuses on key infrastructure improvements, solicit the expertise of City staff in decision making, and support opportunities for businesses to operate and thrive in our community.
I promise to live my values of trust, transparency and dedication to serving all residents – supporting you in your pursuit of vibrant, secure lives. And I don’t take the privilege of leadership lightly. I am prepared to listen, learn and lead in the best interests of our shared community.
Sincerely, your mayor, your neighbor, your champion and your friend –
Shane E. Blaser
A recap of my first year in office.
