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Citizens first. Always.

Re-Elect Patricia M. Randall for Mayor

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About

Meet Patricia

Patricia has served as the Mayor of Portage for the past eight years and as a Council Member for eight years prior. She first ran for city council as an advocate for change, after she and her husband successfully won a property tax case against the city. Patricia has fearlessly taken on many issues within City Hall to make local government better serve its citizens. Patricia has been married for forty years, raised three sons and is currently enjoying four grandchildren.

Issues

Key Commitments

We've made real progress together, but there's more to do. I will continue to advocate for priorities that put our community first, protect our families, and make Portage a wonderful place to live, work and play. My goals for the next term:

Farmers Market

Set to open in Spring 2026, creating a new hub for fresh food and community connection.

Zoning & Revitalization

Facilitate creative zoning which will spur redevelopment of Crossroads Mall and vacant buildings.

School Support

Improve infrastructure around new school buildings and enhance student safety.

Accomplishments

Proven Results

Citizens First. Always, has been Patricia's guiding principle while serving. Her list of accomplishments is impressive.

Reduced the city's millage rate from 10.93 to 10.64, lowering taxes for residents and easing the cost of living.
Maintained a balanced budget while reducing city debt by 60% from $110M to $45M, strengthening fiscal stability.
Achieved an AA+ bond rating, demonstrating strong financial management and investor confidence.
Supported the development of a key community hub providing programs and services for seniors.
Enhanced the city's quality of life by expanding recreational trails, parks, and arts initiatives.
Added 1,046 housing units over 3 year period to meet community growth, improve housing options and grow tax base.
Secured $1 billion in private investment, creating jobs and driving local economic growth.
Implemented PFAS testing and adhered to EPA standards to ensure safe drinking water and public health.

Press

In the News

Making headlines across Portage and beyond.

Local leaders team up for bike ride through neighboring cities

MLive

Local leaders team up for bike ride through neighboring cities

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Patricia Randall: Portage Mayor

Encore Magazine

Patricia Randall: Portage Mayor

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Meeting of the minds, and mayors, hosted in Portage

FOX17 Online

Meeting of the minds, and mayors, hosted in Portage

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