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By Kevin Zimmermann Apr 20, 2021 6:11 AM At Monday night’s meeting of the Sheboygan Common Council a resolution was introduced by all ten Alderpersons commemorating the distinguished service of Michael Vandersteen to the City of Sheboygan.  That final measure closes the era in Sheboygan’s Mayoral office that began 8 years ago when then 61-year-old County Board Chairman Mike Vandersteen won election to his first of two four-year terms as Mayor. Today, 27-year-old Ryan Sorenson takes over after a quick rise from Alderperson to Common Council President last June, and now to the cit...

Sorenson won with 4,417 votes, or 59%, to Vandersteen's 3,113 votes, 41%. "I'm just overwhelmed with joy and gratitude," Sorenson told The Sheboygan Press Tuesday night. Sorenson said assembling teams and evaluating the city's plans, including on affordable housing and street repairs, were top of mind. He said Michael Vandersteen's commitment to the community was strong and that Vandersteen called to congratulate him. “I am looking forward to working together with all of our residents of the city of Sheboygan to focus on how we can make Sheboygan even better — a community that works for ...