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Neenah names Main Street overpass for retiring public works director Jerry Kaiser
Summary
Mayor Brian Borchard presented a proclamation honoring Jerry Kaiser’s 35 years of service and announced the Main Street Overpass will be named the Jerry Kaiser Bridge; Kaiser and colleagues offered remarks and congratulations at the council meeting.
Mayor Brian Borchard read a proclamation at the council meeting honoring Jerry Kaiser for 35 years of service in Neenah’s public works department and announced that the Main Street overpass would be named the Jerry Kaiser Bridge when Kaiser retires on Aug. 3, 2026.
The proclamation cited a string of capital projects overseen during Kaiser’s tenure, including the Main Street overpass, roundabouts at Winneconne Avenue and Green Bay Road, and upgrades to public facilities. "I have been blessed to work here," Kaiser told the council during brief remarks, thanking his wife, children and city staff for their support.
Fellow residents and council members offered public tributes. Carrie Lindrim read a card praising Kaiser’s expertise and calm leadership, and the mayor said the city will host further celebrations. The council did not take any formal policy action tied to the naming beyond the proclamation.
The recognition concludes Kaiser’s official service on Aug. 3, 2026; the proclamation and accompanying remarks mark the city’s public acknowledgment of his multi-decade tenure.
