My wife Sara, and my two kids, JJ and Grant.

Hi, I’m Mike Doenges

A graduate of Rutland High School, I have lived and worked in this community for most of my life. After a stint in Ohio for work, in 2016 my family and I moved back to Vermont.

We chose to live in the city of Rutland, my hometown.

I chose to get involved in my community.

I had a plan. Pursue big ideas, find creative solutions, and seek out efficiencies; these are all skills I use every day. I have spent most of my life troubleshooting challenges. I look at the symptom of a problem, find the root cause, and work to resolve the issue at its core.

As Mayor of Rutland City, I will bring these skills to everything I do. Working collaboratively in and outside of City Hall, we will make Rutland, my hometown and my chosen home, the best place in Vermont to live, work and enjoy.