Patrick Hayden for Appleton Common Council

Thank you so much District 7! I look forward to getting to work. Over the last couple months I’ve heard from so many of you about your concerns for our city. If there is anything I can do for you let me know.

I had a wonderful conversation around affordable housing here in Appleton. Like the rest of the country housing prices are leaving many behind here because of a lack of inventory. The city can work towards a solution without raising taxes for residents. Many municipalities across the country are levying taxes on Airbnb and VRBO. Many of these houses are sitting empty for much of the year only adding to the issues with housing inventory. This revenue can then be used on programs to make housing affordable.

I had a great conversation with Mayor Woodford last week. We talked about roads, crime prevention, and our city's parks. I appreciate the work he has done to lay the foundation to fix streets like Lawe and partner with the federal government for funding. Through the conversation I believe we have a similar vision for the city to help it continue to be the amazing place to live that it is today.

I was out talking to voters this afternoon in the snow. It was tough but there are only 10 days left until Election Day. If elected I’ll work just as hard for District 7!