Lori Palmeri

Lori Palmeri was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, and lives in Wisconsin. Palmeri earned a B.A. in urban and regional studies from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, and a master's in urban planning from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Her career experience includes working as a substitute teacher in the Oshkosh School District. a medical courier for CS Logistics, and a finance recruiting administrator for Kimberly Clark.[1]

Palmeri was elected mayor of the City of Oshkosh and to be a member of the Oshkosh Common Council. She was a member of the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, the Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority, the Council Liaison for Parks Advisory and Bike and Pedestrian Boards, the Oshkosh Planning Commission, and the Transit Advisory Board.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am currently the Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After raising two children as a single mom, I went back to school and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in urban planning from UW Oshkosh and UW Milwaukee. After getting my degrees, I became a neighborhood activist and co-founded the Middle Village Neighborhood Association. Friends and family urged me to run for office, and in 2016 I was elected to the Oshkosh Common Council. In 2018 I was appointed Deputy Mayor of the City, and then in 2019 I became the first woman directly elected Mayor by a vote of the people of Oshkosh. I was reelected in 2021. My reputation is for being responsible, reliable, and results oriented. I’ve taken pride in opening up our city’s citizen boards and commission to people who traditionally backed away from civic activity, and I led the effort to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to help ensure that we hear all voices. I reside in Oshkosh with my husband and two cats.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am a working mom and grandmother in touch with the needs of my district.I have a reputation for governing in a way that is responsible, reliable, and results oriented.I will fight for fair wages and taxes, affordable housing, a clean environment, expanded healthcare, and strong public schools.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My platform is called FACES of Oshkosh and includes all the areas I am passionate about:

FAIR WAGES and FAIR TAXES for all.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

EXPANDED HEALTHCARE (including reproductive health)

STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS