Mayor Casey Hoffman

Mayor Casey Hoffman 38th Mayor of Menominee. Proud Yooper. Mayor Casey C. Hoffman is the 38th Mayor of Menominee, Michigan. Hoffman is the only great-grandson of Roy D.

Elected at 34-years-old, Hoffman is the youngest Mayor in the City of Menominee’s history. He is a kindergarden substitute teacher, member of the First Presbyterian Church, and serves on the Board of Directors at the local Boys & Girls Club. Hoffman is the only son of librarian Cheryl Lynn (Cadieu) Hoffman and Attorney Wesley Warren Hoffman. Hoffman has one sister, Calli Cadieu Hoffman, who is a m

edical expert. Cadieu, who founded Cadieu Funeral Home in 1920, a small business that still operates in Menominee today. His family has lived in Menominee for over 130 years. Hoffman attended Interlochen Center for the Arts in his youth. He graduated with honors from Menominee High School in 2008 where he served as student body president. Hoffman worked as a bank teller on academic breaks while studying at Albion College. Hoffman graduated with honors from Albion College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and ethics. At Albion, Hoffman was an active member of the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service, Carl A. Gerstacker Institute for Business and Management, Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program, and was student body president. Hoffman served on the Albion College Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2014. Hoffman worked as a waiter and retail worker while taking night classes to earn his law degree from Marquette University Law School. In 2016, Hoffman received one of six full-ride scholarships to study at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism where he reported on the Chicago justice system. Hoffman earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2019. Hoffman is currently enrolled online at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law School. He is slated to graduate with a Masters of Laws (LL.M) degree in dispute resolution. Hoffman was elected Chairperson of the Menominee County Republican Party in 2023. Under Hoffman's leadership, during the 2024 election cycle, 100 percent of republican candidates defeated their democratic opponents in Menominee County.

Dear Taxpayer,I am writing to transparently inform the public that the City of Menominee is being sued in federal court ...
08/17/2026

Dear Taxpayer,

I am writing to transparently inform the public that the City of Menominee is being sued in federal court by JGB Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Levels Cannabis and Wild Bill To***co. The lawsuit follows delays at City Hall that prevented cannabis companies from obtaining licenses to operate in Menominee.

In 2025, I began publicly warning the Menominee City Council about the risks of prolonged legal disputes and urged city officials to seek reasonable compromises rather than allow disagreements to escalate into costly litigation. My greatest concern is that Menominee will face a situation similar to what occurred in Peninsula Township, Michigan. In that case, Peninsula Township officials failed to settle with wineries that had faced repeated hurdles and delays from township administration. The wineries ultimately received a $50 million judgment. Peninsula Township officials are now considering measures that include selling the historic Mission Point Lighthouse and imposing an additional fee on residents’ property taxes.

My warning is no longer hypothetical. On August 15, 2026, I learned that Menominee’s federal lawsuit was assigned to U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney — the same judge who presided over the Peninsula Township case involving the $50 million judgment.

The City’s legal insurance does not cover large damages. As a result, an unfavorable outcome could expose Menominee taxpayers to significant financial liability. The Menominee City Council should act quickly to reduce this risk. I urge the Council to reopen the competitive licensing process and allow companies that are currently suing the City to operate. I further urge the Council to adopt the Reduction Through Attrition Amendment, which would gradually reduce the number of dispensaries in Menominee to seven or fewer.

The goal is simple: protect taxpayers, reduce unnecessary legal exposure, and find a responsible path forward. Menominee cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of other municipalities that allowed disputes to escalate into costly litigation.

In Transparency,

Mayor Casey Hoffman

08/04/2026

To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Kirby Wendt and I offer my wholehearted endorsement of Casey Hoffman for State Representative.

Throughout my interactions with Casey Hoffman, I have been consistently impressed by their integrity, dedication, and genuine commitment to serving our community. They have demonstrated the ability to listen to constituents, work collaboratively with others, and make thoughtful decisions that reflect the needs and values of the people they represent.

Casey Hoffman has shown strong leadership through their involvement in our community and their willingness to tackle important issues with professionalism and respect. I am confident they will continue to advocate for responsible government, economic growth, quality education, public safety, and the well-being of families throughout our district.

The role of a State Representative requires someone who is approachable, accountable, and committed to finding practical solutions. I believe Casey Hoffman possesses these qualities and will serve our district with honesty, diligence, and compassion.

I encourage you to support Casey Hoffman in the upcoming election. I am confident they will represent our community with distinction and work tirelessly on behalf of all constituents.

Sincerely,

Kirby Wendt
McMillan, MI

08/03/2026

Fellow Christians,

My name is Beth Peanosky and I am writing to encourage voters of faith to join me in supporting Mayor Casey Hoffman as our next state representative. I have had the privilege of praying with Casey on many occasions over many years. Those moments have shown me that his Christian faith is genuine and guides his public service.

Casey prays for the unborn without demonizing women. He has been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan twice. He is a substitute teacher who we can trust to protect our kids from a woke agenda in Lansing. Importantly, Casey lives his faith out loud. When he became mayor, he started an interfaith council. When Charlie Kirk was shot, he helped to reserve the city’s park and arranged for flowers to help organizers hold a vigil. When a historic snowstorm hit the Upper Peninsula, Casey publicly rallied his community with prayer.

The Upper Peninsula deserves a representative with integrity, courage, and strong Christian values. Mayor Casey Hoffman is that candidate. Please join me in voting for Casey Hoffman for state representative on August 4, 2026.

God Bless,

Beth Peanosky

08/03/2026

To Yoopers in the 108th state representative district,

My name is William Margraf and I am Christian voter. As I watched the June 25th 108th District Representative Candidate Forum, it couldn’t be missed how all the candidates were in tune with the real needs of the people of the 108th District. From the environmental impact of data centers to augmenting the viability of living on the Upper Peninsula, candidates shared their views with the grit and grace Yoopers are known for.

The overriding concern for the well being of each and every Yooper was as powerful as it was touching. I was reminded of Jesus teaching his disciples that “whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (the Gospel of Matthew 25:40). Here the candidates imagined how expanded mental health services and public transportation and improved emergency services, for example, could lift the quality of life on the Upper Peninsula.

Bringing together this common concern for Yoopers in a highly realistic plan was Casey Hoffman who articulated concrete ways the quality of life on the Upper Peninsula could be improved. It was remarkable how he emphasized the value of human to human interaction when Yoopers sought mental health services as one way the whole community gets better with dedicated physical sites to ensure real and effective healing. Or how he has created innovative ways of bringing differing perspectives to dialogue how they all could strengthen the community.

Another humane plan for enhancing the lives of Yoopers was how Hoffman called for no income tax for households earning less than $100,000 a year. With the median income of Upper Peninsula families around $55,000 a year and with increasing prices eating into families’ financial security, the impact of this plan would be a lifesaver for countless Yoopers without a doubt.

Too often, our neighbors are told there are no resources to keep communities alive. The Letter of James warns against ignoring the needs of the community. James teaches us to pay lip service to the parts of our community who are suffering is to dismiss our faithfulness. James calls us to our better angels… by putting our faith and money and power where our mouth is.

Lansing and Washington basically cannot act to improve the quality of life of all Yoopers if there isn’t a powerful voice who can say there are big problems and here are big solutions. Casey Hoffman offers clear plans that will benefit each and every Yooper directly. Casey sees the needs of the Upper Peninsula because he listens to the people of the Upper Peninsula… and he has the track record of putting Yoopers’ faith, hopes, and resources into action.

Politics is the art of the possible. Community is the gift of unity and mutual care working together. Let’s bring these two critical elements to Lansing by sending Casey Hoffmann as the representative of the 108th district.

William Margraf, LCSW, MDiv.

08/03/2026

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08/01/2026

To the voters in Michigan’s 108th District,

My name is Steve Peanosky, and I am proud to endorse Mayor Casey Hoffman for State Representative.

Like a lot of people, I’ve grown frustrated watching government stay the same year after year while politicians make promises that never seem to become reality. That’s why Casey Hoffman has earned my support. He isn’t someone who talks about change—he has a record of delivering it.

As Mayor of Menominee, Casey worked with the city council to restore our city’s financial footing by embracing responsible, free-market policies. Casey was the swing vote that helped make it happen. In less than three years, our city went from facing a $500,000 budget shortfall to building a $300,000 surplus. That kind of turnaround doesn’t happen by accident. It takes leadership and the willingness to make difficult decisions.

Casey also rallied the city council to help a local company secure a $21 million grant to modernize the Port of Menominee. That investment will strengthen our regional economy and create opportunities for working families throughout the area.

He served as a founding member and co-treasurer of the Walton Blesch Stadium Legacy Foundation. He opened up city hall after-hours to give coaches and football legends a space to organize the rebuilding of Walton Blesch Stadium. Today, Friday night football is back home in Menominee where generations of families believe it belongs. That project reminded me that Casey understands the importance of preserving the traditions that make our communities special.

One thing I especially respect is that Casey challenges the way things have always been done. He worked with the women of Menominee to open the doors of local government, and today women hold half of all mayoral-appointed voting positions. He believes leadership should reflect the entire community, not just the same small circle of insiders.

Government doesn’t change very often. Too many elected officials become comfortable maintaining the status quo. Casey Hoffman is different. He’s willing to fight for what he believes is right, build coalitions, and do the hard work necessary to get results.

That is why I am proud to support Casey Hoffman for State Representative in Michigan’s 108th District. I hope you’ll join me in voting for a proven leader who has already shown he can turn ideas into action.

Sincerely,

Steve Peanosky
Lifelong Resident of Menominee, Michigan

Albion College honors HoffmanEagleHerald Newspaper — 07/30/2026By: A. VanEnkevort ALBION, Mich. — Mayor Casey Hoffman re...
07/30/2026

Albion College honors Hoffman

EagleHerald Newspaper — 07/30/2026
By: A. VanEnkevort

ALBION, Mich. — Mayor Casey Hoffman received the 2026 Albion College Young Alumni Award during a recent ceremony at Albion College. Hoffman, a 2012 graduate of the Gerald R. Ford Institute at Albion College, was selected for his contributions to economic growth, transparency, and championing women during his first term as Mayor of Menominee.

Beth Peanosky, who ran against Hoffman for mayor before endorsing him, says he is a turnaround artist.

“He inherited a $500,000 budget shortfall and turned it into a $300,000 surplus within three years despite fierce opposition at city hall,” says Peanosky. “Numbers don’t lie. This is the largest economic expansion of Menominee since we transitioned from lumber to the Lloyd loom.”

Peanosky says Hoffman’s best decision was appointing a new Board of Review so residents can fight unfair property taxes. “The mayor appointed a competent group of free market, limited government, business-minded people who are actively cutting property taxes on a case-by-case basis with a speed we haven’t seen before.”

Scott Bird says Hoffman is a whistleblower.

“The mayor isn’t afraid to fight the old guard at city hall,” says Bird. “He speaks truth to power.” Hoffman was censured by democrats on the Menominee City Council after releasing emails showing alleged conflicts of interest at city hall.
Hoffman, who graduated from Albion College with a degree in ethics, framed the censure resolution and displays it proudly in his office.

“It reminds me that public servants have an obligation to transparently tell the truth, even when it is inconvenient,” says Hoffman.

Bird says he is voting for Hoffman again in August for state representative.

“When the most corrupt city council in Menominee’s history tells you to zip it, you know you’re doing the right thing,” says Bird.

Kayla Wikstrom says she wishes the Upper Peninsula had more leaders with Hoffman’s “sisu” — a Finnish word that means determination in the face of adversity.

“The mayor inherited a good ol’ boys club. He addressed it by putting a lot of smart women in key positions of power,” says Wikstrom. “Today 50 percent of all voting positions appointed by the mayor’s office are held by women.”

Wikstrom says Hoffman’s help was important in rebuilding Walton-Blesch Stadium and helping Menominee secure a $21 Million dollar grant to rebuild the Port of Menominee.

“He was at the center of the largest public-private partnership in the history of the Menominee Area Public Schools and the largest public-private partnership in the history of the City of Menominee. That impresses me.”

Hoffman says mayors get too much praise when projects succeed and recognition should be shared.

“Tom and Cynthia Kuber are the driving force behind the revitalization of the Port of Menominee. Coach Dave Mathieu and Coach Jerry Derusha were instrumental in rebuilding Walton-Blesch Stadium. Former city council members Bill Plemel and Doug Robinson are the reason Menominee has a balanced budget. It is a sincere privilege to work alongside talented people who love Menominee. The real credit belongs to them.”

Not everyone is complimentary. Former Mayor Jean Stegeman posted a comment on Facebook criticizing Hoffman for liking one of her comments. It read, in part, “…bless your hypocritical, insincere little heart.” Stegeman lost the Menominee mayor’s race to Hoffman by 45 votes.

The award honors Albion alumni making notable contributions to society within 15 years of graduation. Hoffman is a Republican candidate for state representative in Tuesday’s primary election.

https://www.ehextra.com/news/albion-college-honors-alum-hoffman/article_469d23ee-ff9c-4a11-8350-c6710f93facd.html

07/27/2026

To voters of faith,

I regularly pray with my friend, Menominee Mayor Casey Hoffman. His favorite Bible verse is from Psalms: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Casey Hoffman is a man of God who I believe will make a great state representative from Michigan’s 108th District.

Casey Hoffman is pro-life and has been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan — twice. He is a substitute teacher who we can trust to keep boys out of girls sports and girls locker rooms. What I appreciate most is that Casey is unafraid to share his Christianity. He was unafraid to publicly pray for first responders during Michigan’s historic 2026 snowstorm. He helped organizers host a public memorial in Menominee honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. His family has been attending the First Presbyterian church of Menominee — and sitting in the same church pew — for over 100 years.

I encourage my church family to join me in voting for Casey Hoffman for state representative on August 4, 2026. He is the strongest candidate for the job and a man of faith who we can trust.

Sincerely,

Kayla Wikstrom

Vote Casey Hoffman for State Representative August 4

When I was a kid, former state representative Tom Casperson rang my doorbell. He took the time to sincerely listen to m...
07/26/2026

When I was a kid, former state representative Tom Casperson rang my doorbell. He took the time to sincerely listen to my mom, and days later we received a handwritten note. His graciousness left a lasting impression.

Today, as I go door-to-door meeting people, I try to do the same — listen first, be honest, and leave them knowing they are heard. I’ve also written over 5,000 handwritten notes this Summer — something I learned from Tom. That spirit of kindness and goodwill has always guided Yoopers. It is an honor to carry on the tradition.

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