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News from the campaign and across Green Bay.

Updates on the campaign, local events, and the city work that helps shape Green Bay’s future.

Jim Schmitt speaking with residents at an outdoor Green Bay neighborhood gathering.

August 16, 2026

Neighbors Should Set the Agenda

The most useful ideas about a neighborhood usually come from the people who live there, not from City Hall.

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A broad CityDeck boardwalk beside downtown buildings and the Fox River.

August 16, 2026

Turning Green Bay Back Toward the River

CityDeck was built on a simple belief: Green Bay's riverfront should be a place where people can gather, not just a place people pass by.

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October 22, 2026

Supporting Green Bay’s firefighters and emergency services

City budgets, department reports and public statements document support for staffing, protective equipment, training and emergency response throughout my time as mayor.

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Jim practices chest compressions on a training mannequin alongside other participants in a classroom.

October 22, 2026

Why I Renewed My CPR Training

Practicing emergency-response skills matters in my work at the New Community Shelter and beyond it.

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Aerial view along the Fox River through downtown Green Bay.

October 16, 2026

What I heard from downtown business owners

I went downtown to talk about the next five years. Business owners told me what they’re dealing with now: break-ins, vandalism, too little police presence, and homelessness near their doors. We need to start there.

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Jim Schmitt stands outdoors at a tailgate with a small group of fans, including people wearing Chicago Bears gear.

October 13, 2026

Tailgate Conversations and a Classic NFC North Rivalry

A tailgate conversation with Bears fans turned into a fun reminder of how much Green Bay’s football rivalries can bring people together.

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Jim Schmitt smiles with a vendor at a downtown farmers market stand with pumpkins and produce behind them.

October 13, 2026

Downtown Farmers Market Stop

A quick stop at the downtown farmers market offered a simple look at local food, fall produce, and neighbor-to-neighbor conversation in Green Bay.

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Jim Schmitt stands in the West High School gym holding an oversized green football jersey at a craft sale booth.

October 12, 2026

At the West High School Craft Sale

A stop at West High School’s craft sale brought local makers, fall decorations, and a Packers jersey story worth remembering.

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Two speakers hold microphones at a Serenity House of Green Bay gala fundraiser, with donated baskets on tables in the foreground.

October 12, 2026

Listening at Serenity House of Green Bay’s Gala

I attended the first annual Serenity House of Green Bay gala and saw the community’s support for its work.

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The entrance to the Zippin Pippin roller coaster at Bay Beach.

September 29, 2026

The Roller Coaster That Almost Cost Me an Election

The Zippin Pippin was a political risk during a downturn. It also became a lasting vote of confidence in Bay Beach and Green Bay families.

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