Canceled
Who approved this?
Approved 15-0 by Common Council on October 4, 2023.
The Common Council approved a termination resolution on July 16, 2026, after camera use stopped June 30.
| Official (as recorded) | Office | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Siebers | Alderperson | Yes |
| Meltzer | Alderperson | Yes |
| Firkus | Alderperson | Yes |
| Del Toro | Alderperson | Yes |
| Van Zeeland | Alderperson | Yes |
| Fenton | Alderperson | Yes |
| Hayden | Alderperson | Yes |
| Thyssen | Alderperson | Yes |
| Schultz | Alderperson | Yes |
| Jones | Alderperson | Yes |
| Alfheim | Alderperson | Yes |
| Wolff | Alderperson | Yes |
| Hartzheim | Alderperson | Yes |
| Croatt | Alderperson | Yes |
| Doran | Alderperson | Yes |
Appleton ended its Flock contract
Contract ended June 30, 2026.
Not yet in the sources: the contract amount and the camera count. Common Council holds the approval file, and the records request guide gives the wording to ask for it. If you already hold the document, send it in.
What happens next
This decision already happened in public; the record and its sources are above. If the community revisits the question, that decision would follow the same public process: a noticed meeting, public comment, and a recorded outcome, all through official channels.
Sources
- WHBY: Appleton terminates contract for Flock cameras (July 16, 2026) whby.com
- WTMJ: Appleton ending Flock camera use after community feedback and privacy concerns (May 6, 2026) wtmj.com
- WHBY: committee approved the termination resolution (June 25, 2026) whby.com
- City of Appleton Common Council recorded vote on the Flock Safety sole source request, 15 ayes on October 4, 2023 with Mayor Jake Woodford abstaining (October 4, 2023) webapi.legistar.com
Last verified: September 24, 2026. Something wrong? Request a correction.
The record
The approval came from Common Council on October 4, 2023. It passed 15-0. The named yes votes: Siebers, Meltzer, Firkus, Del Toro, Van Zeeland, Fenton, Hayden, Thyssen, Schultz, Jones, Alfheim, Wolff, Hartzheim, Croatt, Doran. It passed as a council vote item. Operating agency: Appleton Police Department.
The contract is now canceled.
4 sources back this record; each is listed with its date under Sources. Last verified September 24, 2026. See the rest of Wisconsin on the Wisconsin hub, or browse the whole tracker.
Cite this record
Who Approved This, "Appleton, WI Flock Contract," whoapprovedthis.org, accessed October 13, 2026, https://whoapprovedthis.org/city/wi-appleton/.
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