County Board of Supervisors

Calumet County Mission Statement

As a team of elected representatives, in partnership with staff, we are accountable to the citizens of Calumet County. We are responsible for the creation of public policy and the oversight of county services, so they are delivered in a courteous and effective manner to ensure that Calumet County remains a great place to live, work and play.

Calumet County Vision Statement

Calumet County is open and inclusive with a highly-functioning county board and staff who facilitate open communication among all residents, key stakeholders, and elected officials.

We make well-informed, timely decisions, with meaningful involvement from our constituents, on existing or new county services, to ensure the appropriate level of government.

We are leaders in the responsible growth of our economy while preserving and enhancing our human, cultural and natural resources.

  1. Districts 1-6
  2. Districts 7-12
  3. Districts 13-18
  4. Districts 19-21


Calumet County-0149.jpgDistrict 1

Hope Karth

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City of Appleton Ward 44
Appointed 2017

16 Robincrest Court
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone: (920) 475-9076

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District 2

Merlin Gentz

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City of Appleton Ward 26
Elected 1998 to 2008; 2012
Vice Chairperson

2611 S. Greenview Street
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone: (920) 731-1670

vacant position imageDistrict 3

Emily Voight-Cone
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City of Appleton Ward 13
Elected 2020

29 Grace Court
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 540-4687
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District 4

Duaine Stillman
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Town of Harrison Ward 18
City of Appleton Wards 14, 46
Elected 2006

1216 Honey Bunch Court
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone: (920) 733-2005


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District 5

Matthew H. Budde
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City of Appleton Ward 45
Elected 2010

45 Pheasant Court
Appleton, WI 54915
Phone: (920) 907-0753

vacant position imageDistrict 6

Scott Handschke
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Town of Harrison Wards 7, 8
City of Appleton Ward 12
Elected 2020

N9608 Emerald Lane
Harrison, WI 54915
Phone: (920) 427-6344