Opening statements

Q1: Homeless plan

Q2: City administrator

Q3: Safe drinking water

Q4: Supporting La Crosse schools

Q5: Infrastructure 

Q6: Housing

Q7: Surrounding communities

Q8: Charging city amenities 

Q9: Cooperate with ICE

Q10: Department heads

Closing statements

On Feb. 6, the four candidates running for La Crosse mayor took part in a forum hosted by WIZM at the UW-La Crosse Student Union. Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Vicki Markussen, Ellie McLoone and Chris Kahlow are looking to push through the primary and on to the spring election. Voting in the primary ends Feb. 18, when the field will be cut to two.

Here's the rundown of questions:

3:24 - Opening statements 

10:22 - Question 1: Allyson Fergot (WKBT) — What's your opinion of the Pathways Home project and what would you do as mayor to make it a success?

15:18: Question 2: Brad Williams (WIZM) —  How do you see the ideal role of a city administrator who would work alongside and where do you stand on the idea if one is hired?

20:18: Question 3: Chandler Brindley (WXOW) — How do you continue to ensure a safe level of drinking water for the city of La Crosse?

24:40: Question 4: Hope Kirwan (WPR) — In what ways can the city best support La Crosse Schools?

29:53: Question 5: Todd Krysiak (Tribune) — Do you believe there's a need for the city to focus infrastructure updates on a specific type of infrastructure in upcoming budgets and, if so, what type needs the most attention?

34:56: Question 6: Fergot — As mayor what would you to build 200 new housing units a year to keep up with demand, while keeping prices affordable for residents.

40:44: Question 7: Williams — How do you plan to work with the surround communities and could you point to a program where you'd like to see more cooperation?

45:14: Question 8: Brindley — What are your thoughts on charging for a city amenity , like the new $25 a year to use the yard waste site?

49:59: Question 9: Kirwan — Should La Crosse Police be involved in immigration enforcement, assisting federal immigration officers?

52:28: Question 10: Krysiak — How would you hold city department heads accountable to meet your goals for the city, especially since at this time La Crosse does not have a city administrator? 

56:22: Closing statements

On Feb. 6, the four candidates running for La Crosse mayor took part in a forum hosted by WIZM at the UW-La Crosse Student Union. Shaundel Washington-Spivey, Vicki Markussen, Ellie McLoone and Chris Kahlow are looking to push through the primary and on to the spring election. Voting in the primary ends Feb. 18, when the field will be cut to two.
Here's the rundown of questions:
3:24 - Opening statements&nbsp;
10:22 - Question 1: Allyson Fergot (WKBT) &mdash; What's your opinion of the Pathways Home project and what would you do as mayor to make it a success?
15:18: Question 2: Brad Williams (WIZM) &mdash; &nbsp;How do you see the ideal role of a city administrator who would work alongside and where do you stand on the idea if one is hired?
20:18: Question 3: Chandler Brindley (WXOW) &mdash; How do you continue to ensure a safe level of drinking water for the city of La Crosse?
24:40: Question 4: Hope Kirwan (WPR) &mdash; In what ways can the city best support La Crosse Schools?
29:53: Question 5: Todd Krysiak (Tribune) &mdash; Do you believe there's a need for the city to focus infrastructure updates on a specific type of infrastructure in upcoming budgets and, if so, what type needs the most attention?
34:56: Question 6: Fergot &mdash; As mayor what would you to build 200 new housing units a year to keep up with demand, while keeping prices affordable for residents.
40:44: Question 7: Williams &mdash; How do you plan to work with the surround communities and could you point to a program where you'd like to see more cooperation?
45:14: Question 8: Brindley &mdash; What are your thoughts on charging for a city amenity , like the new $25 a year to use the yard waste site?
49:59: Question 9: Kirwan &mdash; Should La Crosse Police be involved in immigration enforcement, assisting federal immigration officers?
52:28: Question 10: Krysiak &mdash; How would you hold city department heads accountable to meet your goals for the city, especially since at this time La Crosse does not have a city administrator?&nbsp;
56:22: Closing statements

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