Brian D. Borchardt (Mayor of Neenah, Wisconsin, candidate 2026)
Brian D. Borchardt ran for election to the Mayor of Neenah in Wisconsin. Borchardt was on the ballot in the general election on April 7, 2026.
Borchardt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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Biography
Brian D. Borchardt provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 20, 2026:
- High school: Pius XI High School
- M.D.: University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, 2019
- Profession: Educator
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
General election for Mayor of Neenah
Scott A. Becher (Nonpartisan) and Brian D. Borchardt (Nonpartisan) ran in the general election for Mayor of Neenah on April 7, 2026.
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Election results
Endorsements
Borchardt received the following endorsements.
- State Rep. Dean Kaufert (R)
- Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brian D. Borchardt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Borchardt's responses.
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- Respect the taxpayer & strengthen fiscal discipline. Run the city the way residents run their households: plan ahead, avoid unnecessary debt, and prioritize needs over wants. Commit to slowing spending growth, reducing borrowing where possible, and clearly explaining how tax dollars are used before decisions are made, not after.
- Improve transparency and everyday communication. Make City Hall easier to understand and easier to access. Upgrade the city website and digital tools so residents can quickly see what’s happening, why decisions are made, and how to get involved. No surprises, no confusion, just clear, timely information.
- Take care of what we already have. Focus first on maintaining streets, parks, facilities, and infrastructure we already own. Protect past investments, extend the life of city assets, and make smart, data-driven decisions before taking on new long-term costs. Along with those items, I will continue to work hard to ensure Neenah is safe and to support the efforts of our police, fire, and rescue personnel.
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Campaign website
Borchardt's campaign website stated the following:
Pillars
I’m running for mayor because I am a servant leader at my core. My professional and personal experience with the city and school district makes me the ideal candidate for mayor. Serving as an alderperson and city council president have shown me the importance of listening to residents, asking hard questions, and explaining decisions clearly. I want to bring a steady, collaborative approach to the mayor’s office, ensuring financial responsibility and open communication. I will preserve our welcoming, thriving community so the next generation of families and businesses will choose Neenah.
My top priorities are fiscal responsibility, public safety, transparency, and open, two-way communication with residents. Neenah should take good care of the streets, utilities, parks, and public facilities we already own. All while planning smart, balanced growth that fits our character and tax base. We need to leverage key relationships and technology to make this happen. I want people to understand where their tax dollars go. Neenah has a rich history; my aim is to celebrate that history while looking to the future, where people want to live, work, and visit Neenah for the next hundred years.
Streets and Safety
First, we have to take care of the basics: streets, safety, and neighborhoods. That means a clear three-year plan for streets and sidewalks that everyone can see, clean, safe parks and public spaces, and an easy way to find information on your phone and see what is happening in your community.
Neenah Online
Second, we need to respect taxpayers. That’s why I support a modern ‘Neenah Online’ website where you can pay bills, see garbage and snow info, check road projects, register for programming, and be notified about things that matter to you in the city. Additionally, I want simple tools like a Budget in Brief and basic dashboards so you can see where your money is going without digging through hundreds of pages.
Neenah Housing and Growth
Third, we have to grow Neenah smart. That means more housing options for young families, workers, and seniors, focusing new investment on downtown, North and South Commercial, and the Island, and continuing to make Arrowhead Park a reality through strong partnerships instead of putting it all on the tax bill.
Parks
Finally, our parks and waterfront are Neenah’s calling card. A Friends of Neenah Parks group can help bring in donations and volunteers so we keep those places beautiful and well-maintained while easing long-term pressure on the levy.
— Brian D. Borchardt's campaign website (March 23, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Email with Wisconsin State Election Commission," March 16, 2026
