Ryan Sorenson

Mayor of Sheboygan

Ryan is the first out LGBTQ+ mayor of Sheboygan!

Biography

Ryan Sorenson is the 59th Mayor of the City of Sheboygan. He is the youngest serving mayor in the city’s history, and he is currently the youngest serving mayor in Wisconsin. Prior to being elected mayor, Sorenson served on the City Council and was the Council President. Mayor Sorenson was born and raised in Sheboygan. He graduated from South High School.

Sorenson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History. While at UW-Milwaukee, Sorenson served as the student body president, and was in the political science honor society.
Some of Mayor Sorenson’s key initiatives center around improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and advocating for housing.

Mayor Sorenson is very active with the US Conference of Mayors and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. The Mayor serves on the Board for the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Cities Initiative, The Bay Lakes Regional Planning Commission, and is on the Executive Committee for the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation. He also serves on the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Wisconsin Advisory Committee. The Mayor additionally serves on the board for the Wisconsin- Hessen Society.