Fond du Lac was originally incorporated as a village in 1847 before Wisconsin statehood.
[1] In 1915, Fond du Lac switched to a city commission form of government with a mayor and two at-large commissioners.
[2] The office of mayor was abolished in 1958 when Fond du Lac adopted the council–manager form of government.
[3] Unless otherwise indicated, Wisconsin's mayoral elections have always taken place on the first Tuesday of April, with inauguration following within two weeks.
[2] In 1957, Fond du Lac voters elected to switch to a council–manager form of government, abolishing the office of mayor.