Brown County

A longtime educator and local leader in Green Bay, Barbara Dorff brings a breadth and depth of experience in local government to her public service. Having served on the Green Bay city council in the past, Dorff has a record of fighting for progressive policies, engaging and listening to city residents, and being a good steward of city resources. In 2020, Dorff was a lead sponsor of Green Bay's Equal Rights Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accomodations. Dorff is challenging conservative Jennifer Grant, who has taken anti-LGBT+ action as alder, who was previously endorsed by an extremist group that opposes abortion in every circumstance and pushes harmful policies targeting transgender kids, and who was previously supported by an out of state dark money group funded by an extremist MAGA billionaire. Dorff is the progressive choice in this race.

Jim ("Hutch") Hutchison is a retired civil engineer who has lived on the east side of Green Bay for 35 years and who is running for re-election as District 2 alder. Hutch has prioritized local road improvements, promoting responsible development and addressing flooding issues for District 2 residents. Hutch is being challenged by conservative Andy Nicholson, who was previously supported by an out of state dark money group funded by an extremist MAGA billionaire. Jim Hutchison is the progressive choice in this race.

Jon Shelton is a UW-Green Bay professor and president of UWGB-United, the faculty and staff labor union. He also serves as a member of city's Equal Right Commission and as a board member for a resource center serving immigrants and refugees in Green Bay. As candidate for city council, Shelton promises to represent the progressive, inclusive values of his community as well as to fight for affordable housing, support local election workers in their work administering our elections, and to prioritize sustainability measures. Shelton's values and his proven track record of advocacy have earned him the support of numerous progressive organizations in this race. Candidate Bill Galvin is also a candidate for city council in District 4, but Shelton is the more progressive choice in this race.

Craig Stevens is running for re-election as District 5 alder. Stevens, who works in real estate management, has served as alder since 2018. During his time on city council, he has focused on being accessible and responsive to constituents, prioritized improving road improvements and raffic safety, and always kept the question of what is "Good for Green Bay" at the forefront of his mind. Stevens faces a challenge from Robert Maccaux, a conservative candidate who was previously supported by an out of state dark money group funded by an extremist MAGA billionaire. Stevens is the more progressive choice in this race.

Joey Prestley is a UW-Green Bay graduate and employee, who promises to prioritize sustainability, affordable and accessible housing, and working people if elected. Prestley also promises to champion diversity and inclusion throughout the community, and believes strongly that action at a local level can have a meaningful impact on large-scale challenges. Prestley is challenging conservative Steven Campbell, who was previously supported by an out of state dark money group funded by an extremist MAGA billionaire. Prestley is the progressive choice in this race.

Alyssa Proffitt is a former president of the Joannes Park Neighborhood Association who works as a supervisor of physician coding liaisons in Green Bay. She has been involved in the success of a free community refrigerator program in her neighborhood that offers no-cost fresh food to anyone in need, and was recently re-elected to a leadership position for Green Bay Neighborhoods. Proffitt has a proven track record of collaborating with others to address community challenges, which she would combine with her passion for Green Bay if elected alder. Also running is newcomer Adrian Liddicoat. Proffitt is the progressive choice in this race.

Jim Ridderbush is a labor representative for JBS-Packerland packaging and serves as president of the Marquette Neighborhood Association. With a focus on trying to promote responsible development in Green Bay and trying to bring people together to make Green Bay a better place, Ridderbush promises to bring professionalism and common sense to his work as alder. Ridderbush is challenging conservative Chris Wery, who has taken anti-LGBT+ action in office. Ridderbush is the progressive choice in this race.

Ben Delie is a union carpenter who serves as president of AFSCME Local 3055. A lifelong resident of Green Bay and a father of four, Delie knows first-hand how special the Green Bay community is and he is committed to being part of the city's bright future. On the campaign trail, Delie has prioritized reviving Green Bay's neighborhood associations, revitalizing city parks, and prioritizing Military Avenue for updates and upgrades. Also running is newcomer Jeff Osborne. Delie is the progressive choice in this race.

Michael Poradek has been highly engaged in the Green Bay community for many years, including currently serving as chair of Green Bay Neighborhoods, as president of the Fireman's Park Neighborhood association, and as a Planning Commissioner on the City of Green Bay Planning Commission. Poradek promises to prioritize fixing the roads, focusing on public safety, and pursuing economic development for Green Bay, as well as addressing affordable housing issues and building stronger relationships between the city and local organizations. Poradek is challenging incumbent Melinda Eck, who has taken anti-LGBT+ action as alder, who helped organized a "Stop The Steal" protest in Green Bay on the same day as the January 6th insurrection, and who was previously endorsed by an extremist group that opposes abortion in every circumstance and pushes harmful policies targeting transgender kids. In this race, Poradek is the more progressive choice.

Kathy Hinkfuss is a former VP at Humana and former CEO at YWCA Greater Green Bay who has a long history of putting her progressive values to work in her community. She is particularly focused on the needs of women and children in the local community, and she wants to address housing challenges with innovation to ensure affordable housing options for younger generations as well as for retirees. A current member of the Green Bay Redevelopment Authority, Hinkfuss has a strong understanding of the city's economic and development needs. Hinkfuss is facing retired police officer Bobby Lindsey. Hinkfuss is the progressive choice in this race.