Mayor Schroeder Means Results
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Schroeder Means
Fiscal Responsibility
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Reduced total city general obligation debt by 37.6% through paying off $6.3M of bonds
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Attracted $9M in Federal, State funding for city improvements without raising property tax.
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Held city property tax flat with total tax levy reductions in 2023 and 2024.
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Increased interest income from investments by 697%; creating another source of non-tax revenue.
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Achieved balanced budgets for the last four years resulting in budget surpluses each year.
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Schroeder Means
Business
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Attracted new business development and jobs in the city industrial park.
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In four years, doubled the number of new housing units over the previous decade.
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Implemented facade improvement program for downtown.
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Supported downtown, shopping area retail redevelopment.
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Worked with tourism team to create and promote Delavan through numerous events.
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Schroeder Means
Public Safety
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Budgeted and implemented over $3M in capital spending for Police and Fire.
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Developed reserve EMT service.
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Improved communications systems, camera systems, and uniform weapons control systems.
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Increased FD call compensation and professional wages.
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Added PD staffing and compensation
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Negotiated new three-year contract for patrol officers.
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Schroeder Means
Infrastructure / Public Works
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Supported on-going street maintenance projects
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Supported water system modernization.
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Implemented city-financed sidewalk expansion and maintenance plan
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Implemented park improvements including a
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Moved Aram library expansion plan forward.
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Developed 10-year capital project plan outlining needed improvements at an affordable pace
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Schroeder Means
Community
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Developed a burning ban to create a healthier outdoor environment for the residents within Delavan city limits.
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During COVID, implemented common sense solutions and avoided damaging shutdowns.
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Worked to introduce Sanitary Sewer Usage Credit option.
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Helped to create funding for senior park and recreation programs.
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Attracted new housing investments resulting in hundreds of new units over the next five years
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Schroeder Means
Government Transparency & Civic Involvement
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In 2020, Mayor Schroeder explained the need for a programs to provide insight and provoke interest in local government.
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In December 2020, Mayor Schroeder launched the "Mayor for a Day" program designed to get high school students interested in local government.
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Monthly "Office Hours with the Mayor" program gives public unprecedent access and transparency
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Schroeder Means
Environmental Responsibility
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In April 2020, Mayor Schroeder started the "Adopt-a-Park" Annual Clean-up
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2007, Ryan was recognized by Clean Wisconsin as "Local Elected Official of the Year", for his efforts in leading the way to ushering in a healthier cleaner environment.