Rockford City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Michael
Werman

Mayor; elected in November 2024 (not on the 2026 ballot)Crow River News · Nov 5, 2024

Michael Werman (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Rockford City Council after the election.

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Background

About: Michael Werman is a machine control/GPS specialist at Titan Machinery who served 14 years on the Rockford Planning and Zoning Commission.

In 2022, Wyatt Gutzke and Michael Werman won the two council seats; Nick Morter received 690 votes. Crow River News · Nov 17, 2022

2 sourced

01City spending1 sourced position

from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2024 voter guide
In 2024, listed balanced budgets, a more user-friendly city website and more information for residents as goals.
My vision for Rockford includes maintaining balanced budgets, updating the city’s website to enhance user-friendliness, and providing more information to our residents.”
Own statementCrow River News · Oct 3, 2024 Link

02Annexation1 sourced position

from the candidate's written answers to the Crow River News 2024 voter guide
In 2024, said he planned to discuss annexing property into Rockford with developers, landowners and the township to allow new subdivisions.
I also plan to engage in discussions with developers, landowners, and the township about annexing property into Rockford to facilitate new subdivision development.”
Own statementCrow River News · Oct 3, 2024 Link

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