Jim Ridderbush
About
Jim Ridderbush's campaign for the Green Bay City Council focused primarily on urban development and improving local roads and infrastructure within District 8.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureJim Ridderbush campaigned with a focus on local development and road infrastructure in Green Bay City Council District 8.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:57
- Avg per meeting
- 0:29
- Segments
- 22
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Top issues during term (13)(General)
Vacant commercial property registration and fees
Fees would range from $0 in year one to $4,000 after four years of vacancy, with enforcement run mostly on complaints given limited staffing.
Health of the city's tax increment districts
Combined project costs of about $20.6 million, offset by roughly $95 million in expected new taxable value across the three districts.
Foraging in city parks
No direct cost; liability covered by existing recreational immunity.
city clerk resignation
Taxpayers could see added costs for legal review, interim staffing, and extra election oversight, and that is before any investigation expenses are tallied.
Garbage and recycling container replacement
$50,728.45, covered by the operating budget and reimbursed through resident container fees.
city clerk resignation amid ballot investigation
Taxpayers may foot the bill for an interim clerk, investigation costs, and extra election safeguards—so expect some added municipal expense, though no price tag has been set.
Hotel Northland loan waiver and sale
The city forgoes $2.6 million in loan repayments but receives $1 million from sale proceeds.
short-term rental regulations
No direct cost to residents mentioned; enforcement is handled by a dedicated city inspector.
social media policy
This likely saves some staff time and moderation costs, but it may push more people toward meetings and email—which aren’t free to handle either.
city clerk administrative leave
Taxpayers are still covering the clerk’s salary during paid leave, and the city may face added costs if duties are reassigned or outside help is needed.
nuisance property lawsuit
That likely spares the city further legal bills, though cleanup costs may now fall to the new owner.
lawsuit against city
Green Bay taxpayers could get stuck with the city’s legal bills and any payout, which can pull money away from other local services.
city clerk investigation
Taxpayers may end up covering interim staffing and investigation-related costs, though no price tag has been announced.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Ridderbush was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Ordinance 24-26 — vacant commercial property registration (PC-26-15)
Award of WSG 2-26 Sanitary Sewer to IEI General Contractors ($296,600)
Revision of General Ordinance No. 12-26 — responsible bidder threshold and highway construction bids
Rename Beaver Dam Park to General Douglas MacArthur Park
General Ordinance 11-26 — night parking amendment adopted
General fund overtime report through June
Revision of General Ordinance No. 12-26 — responsible bidder threshold from $25,000 to $50,000
Voting record (9)(General)
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