Lisa Elected Middleton Mayor!
On April 7, Middleton residents voted overwhelmingly for change — 63.4% compared to 36.3%. This is due to the efforts of dozens and dozens of volunteers and supporters who helped communicate this campaign’s vision for Middleton. Thank you for your support! I will be sworn in as Mayor at the April 21 Common Council meeting. Mayor Kuhn deserves our appreciation for her dedication and service to the city. We’ll continue to build on all the good work the city has done and we’ll all move Middleton forward. Together.
In this video, volunteers and I (and a couple of sharks) were out the morning of April 7 reminding everyone to go vote!
Former Mayor Brar’s Endorsement
Having the endorsement of former Mayor Gurdip Brar means a great deal to me. I owe my start in city government to Gurdip because he appointed me to the Sustainability Committee in 2020. I’m grateful for his support, and I look forward to following his example of being an accessible and highly engaged mayor. Thanks, Gurdip! Click here to read his endorsement.
A Middleton High School student volunteered to help with my campaign. They created this wonderful video montage of endorsements by community leaders from across the city. It’s both impressive and humbling! Thank you!! Click here to see who else has endorsed my campaign.
Watch my remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at Grape Water on January 29. My life experiences shaped the way I care about the people in our community.
What people are saying about Lisa:
“From day one I have been in awe of the professionalism, energy, and commitment she brings to public service.”
Kendra Wochos, Former Alder for District 2
“Janairo is far more knowledgeable about complex issues facing the city because she does her homework. Her attention to detail is impressive. She thoroughly understands the challenges and opportunities facing our growing city.”
Kathy Olson, Former City Council President and Mayoral Candidate
“In my 25 year career in state and local public policy, politics, and nonprofit leadership, Lisa Janairo is one of the most astute public policy professionals I’ve worked with.“
Jen Cole, Former Alder for District 4
“Lisa’s thorough preparation, hard work to understand city issues, and her ability to listen to and respect all voices are impressive. Even when I disagree with her, I come away with greater respect for her character, something that’s quite rare these days.”
Kurt Paulsen, Former Mayoral Candidate
“Her contributions lead to intelligent, workable solutions to the important issues related to flooding, clean water, and quality of life in Middleton.“
Jim Bachhuber, Water Resources Management Commission Member
“She shows up in her city roles with deep preparation, clear communication, and incisive analysis, always with an openness to questions, clarifications, new evidence, and fresh thought.”
Kermit Hovey, Sustainability Committee Member
“She is a true community leader and brings depth, integrity, and passion to her current office and, I believe, will be an excellent Mayor.“
Bartlett Durand, School Board Member
Letters to the Editor: Click here to read the many Letters supporting my candidacy. There were!
Mayoral Candidate Forums
Feb. 22 Forum, Middleton Review
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March 4 Forum, Middleton Democrats
At Middleton’s City Hall
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Candidate Comparison: Click here to learn about both candidates.
Lisa Janairo (she/her)
District 6 Alder and
Candidate for Middleton Mayor
(608) 630-7500
lisaj4mayor@gmail.com
Latest News
- Former Mayor Gurdip Brar Endorses Lisa Janairo for MayorFormer Mayor Brar endorses Lisa Janairo to be Middleton’s next mayor. His endorsement comes alongside the endorsement of many other Middleton leaders and residents. Click here to learn more about these endorsements. Also, click here to read the many letters to the editor supporting Lisa Janairo’s candidacy.
- Four More Letters During First Two Weeks of March
- Six Letters to the Editor from FebruaryHere are six letters of support in the Middleton Times-Tribune from Middleton Residents Doug Hinahara, Jeremy Wolfe, Jen Cole, Steve Leo, Janet Kane, and Carl Cappabianca.
- Four Letters to the Editor from JanuaryHere are four letters of support from Middleton Residents Kiersten Kloeckner, Thea Garon, Ken Wiesner, Susan Riesch and Ric Soto.
- Four Letters to the Editor from DecemberHere are the endorsement letters that supporters of my mayoral campaign submitted to the Middleton Times-Tribune in December 2025. Please contact me if you’d like to write a letter of support.
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