On January 19 at the Twentieth Regular Common Council meeting, Mayor Ryan Sorenson announced the appointment of Anneliese Finke as the 2026-2029 Sheboygan Poet Laureate. Annaliese will serve as the second-ever Sheboygan Poet Laureate, a position that was founded by Mayor Mike Vandersteen in 2020 and held by Lisa Vihos from 2020-2025. As Poet Laureate, […]
Sheboygan Poet Laureate Applications Due Nov. 24, 2025
The City of Sheboygan is currently accepting applications for the next Poet Laureate term (January 2026- January 2029). The City warmly encourages all interested poets to apply. ► 2025 Poet Laureate Application In March 2020, the Mead Library Board and Common Council approved the creation of Sheboygan Poet Laureate. Lisa Vihos has been serving […]