Hinkfuss becomes third candidate in race for Green Bay mayor
The two-time city alder made her announcement Tuesday at the Hotel Northland
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new candidate for Green Bay mayor officially entered the race.
Kathy Hinkfuss formally announced her campaign at Hotel Northland downtown Tuesday morning.
The Green Bay alder was first elected to the city council in 2024 and won re-election this past spring.
Her announcement comes after Mayor Eric Genrich said in October he would not seek a third term.
“I will take any endorsement that is in line with where we are going, and right now I’m not worried about endorsements, I’m worried about getting out and meeting the people,” Hinkfuss said.
She joins common council president Alyssa Proffitt and former mayor Jim Schmitt in the race.
Other candidates who want to run have until Jan. 5, 2027, to file.
The primary election will be Feb. 16 and the election is on April 6.
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