League of Women Voters Candidate Forum – Neenah Alderman District 1 (March 12, 2026)

This transcript covers a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters for the Neenah Alderman District 1 election on March 12, 2026. The two candidates, incumbent Kelly Landrum and challenger Brian Defferding, discussed various city issues including budget priorities, property tax increases, development projects such as Arrowhead Park, and infrastructure needs like roads and public safety. Both candidates addressed concerns about economic development, including the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, parking policies, and support for local businesses. Environmental considerations related to vacant properties and shoreline restoration were also mentioned. While the forum focused on community and policy issues, there were no specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions detailed during the discussion.