In a recent Oshkosh government meeting, the council welcomed Anna to the senior management team, highlighting her contributions to community engagement, particularly with the Menominee tribe. Anna expressed her enthusiasm for her new role and extended an invitation to council members for a tour of the local museum, showcasing ongoing and future projects.

The meeting also featured a public hearing regarding Ordinance 24-373, which proposes a comprehensive land use plan map amendment for the former Washington Elementary School site at 929 Winnebago Avenue, transitioning from community facility to light density residential use. The plan commission has recommended approval, and the council will revisit this matter for action at the next meeting.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions surrounding ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding. Angie Lee, representing the Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival, addressed the council, expressing gratitude for past support but raising concerns about the lack of communication regarding funding opportunities. She emphasized the festival's positive impact on the local economy and its alignment with the city’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Lee urged the council to enhance transparency in the funding process and to consider broader definitions of underrepresented groups in future funding decisions.

Another speaker, Brian Seale, advocated for the establishment of a program to assist inventors with licensing agreements, suggesting that such initiatives could generate significant revenue for the city. He requested the council to consider this proposal for future agendas.

The meeting underscored the council's commitment to community engagement and the importance of transparent communication regarding funding opportunities, particularly for cultural and innovative projects that contribute to the city's diversity and economic vitality.