ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Steve Ponto
MY BACKGROUND
Steve Ponto was elected Mayor of Brookfield on April 6, 2010. He was re-elected on April 1, 2014, on April 3, 2018, and again on April 15, 2022. Prior to serving as Mayor, he served as a City of Brookfield Alderman from 1998 to 2010, including ten years as a committee chairman and two terms as Council President. He also practiced corporate law for 31 years, including more than 10 years with Foley & Lardner, the largest law firm in Wisconsin. Other past positions include being the first Corporate Counsel of Quad/Graphics, Inc., an Associate General Counsel with Prudential Insurance Company of America (mortgage banking operations), and a Senior Counsel with Metavante Corporation.
After receiving a B.A. degree in Economics from Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin in 1969, Mayor Ponto continued his education with a Master in Public Affairs degree from Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey in 1971, and finally a J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, Wisconsin in 1978.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Steve has lived in Brookfield since June of 1990 with his wife, Mary, also a lifelong Wisconsin resident. Steve and Mary have two daughters, Stephanie and Elizabeth, who live in the area. Elizabeth is married, and she and her husband, Tony, have three daughters, Hazel, Olive and Ivy.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Thirty-one years of private sector experience as a Corporate Attorney working for corporations and law firms (including Quad/Graphics, Prudential, Metavante and Foley & Lardner).
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Master in Public Affairs
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Juris Doctor
Cum laude, Order of the Coif
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
MY VISION
Empowering Brookfield's Future
As your Mayor, I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for every Brookfield resident, ensuring our neighborhoods are safe, vibrant, and welcoming. My vision embraces thoughtful, high-quality development, strong support for both our public and private schools, and the continual enhancement of parks, amenities, and local businesses. By fostering a community where safety, opportunity, and enjoyment intersect, I will work tirelessly to make Brookfield a place where every resident can thrive.
MY PRIORITIES
Public Safety, Quality Development, Quality of Life, and Education
My priorities are clear: keeping our neighborhoods safe, promoting thoughtful growth, supporting our schools, and enhancing parks, amenities, and local businesses—ensuring Brookfield remains the premier choice in the metropolitan area and a vibrant, welcoming place to live, work, and play.
