Leadership Rooted in Public Service
I'm Mary Claire Lanser — former Mayor of New Berlin, lifelong Milwaukee area resident, and the sole person behind Lanser Public Affairs.
When you work with me, you work with me directly. No handoffs, no junior staff. Just two-plus decades of firsthand municipal experience applied personally and confidentially to your project.
Raised in a family of public service, I know how municipalities think because I've sat on both sides of the table. That perspective shapes everything I do for my clients accordingly.
personalized services
A tailored action plan built around your project — not a template
Direct, respectful engagement with neighbors and community members
Hands-on coordination with municipal staff and stakeholders
Neighborhood information meetings, managed start to finish
Full documentation of every interaction and touchpoint
You're in the right place if you want:
What I Bring to Your Project
Every project is different and I treat it that way.
I build a strategy around your specific goals, your community, and your timeline,
then I personally see it through from early planning to final approval.
My approach is proactive, transparent, and grounded in genuine respect for the communities I work in.
Door-to-door outreach with nearest neighbors
Informational neighborhood meetings
Municipal staff & official coordination
Community leader engagement
Thorough documentation & follow-up
Public meeting presentations & media relations
I manage the public process personally — from early planning through final approval
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Proven Across Sectors and Communities since 1998
I've supported successful approvals for:
Mixed Use & Residential
Commercial & Retail
Institutional & Civic
Industrial & Specialized Projects