Mayor & City Council

Fitchburg is governed by a Mayor and eight Common Council members. The City has four districts and each district has two Council Representatives. The Mayor serves a three-year term and Alders serve two-year staggered terms. The Mayor and Council oversee City Departments, which are managed by the City Administrator who is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council.

Council Meetings

The Common Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the Frances Huntley-Cooper Council Chambers located at 5520 Lacy Road. Find Common Council agendas.

Accessing Meeting Agendas

To keep the public informed, meeting agendas are posted at City Hall and online several days before each meeting. Meeting agendas are located on the City’s website. By reviewing the agendas, you can stay up to date on the topics that will be discussed and make informed contributions during public participation opportunities. You can also sign-up for City announcements, including notifications of newly posted agendas by using the Notify Me feature on the website. This feature allows you to receive City announcements and agendas by text or email.

Get Involved

We value community engagement and encourage you to participate in the democratic process. Attending City Council meetings, staying informed about agenda topics, and sharing your thoughts and concerns with your elected officials are all important ways to make your voice heard and to contribute to the decision-making process.

Contact Information

The individual contact information for the City of Fitchburg Mayor and Common Council is below. If you’d like to email the Mayor and entire Common Council, please click here Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information. If you are providing feedback on an agenda item, you may email the Mayor and entire Common Council, but the email will not be read publicly. If your matter is urgent and requires immediate attention, please call 608-270-4200 during normal City Hall business hours to speak with someone.

You are encouraged to learn more about how the City communicates with our community, and to sign-up for notifications at the following link: https://www.fitchburgwi.gov/2916/Communications

Julia Arata-Fratta Mayor Term Expires: 4/21/2026 608-270-4215 Julia.Arata-Fratta@fitchburgwi.gov
Dave Herbst Alder District 1 Term Expires: 4/20/2027 608-516-7173 Dave.Herbst@fitchburgwi.gov	Joe Maldonado Alder District 1 Term Expires: 4/21/2026 414-339-4574 Joe.Maldonado@fitchburgwi.gov
Bill Jetzer Alder District 2 Term Expires: 4/20/2027 608-212-9954 Bill.Jetzer@fitchburgwi.gov	Gabriella Gerhardt Alder District 2 Term Expires: 4/21/2026 540-710-3843 Gabriella.Gerhardt@fitchburgwi.gov
Logan Reigstad Alder District 3 Term Expires: 4/20/2027 608-509-7422 Logan.Reigstad@fitchburgwi.gov	Donald Dantzler Alder District 3 Term Expires: 4/21/2026 815-250-6387 Donald.Dantzler@fitchburgwi.gov
Micah LaDousa Alder District 4 Term Expires: 4/20/2027 917-279-4245 Micah.LaDousa@fitchburgwi.gov	Jake Lepper Alder District 4 Term Expires: 4/21/2026 608-215-3094 Jake.Lepper@fitchburgwi.gov