Mac Kiel joins the show to preview the latest in La Crosse city government, including two competing proposals to create a city administrator — one from Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and another from council members Aaron Newberry and Larry Sleznikow. The proposals take different approaches to who would oversee the administrator, how the position would work and whether voters could weigh in through a referendum.

We also get into the city's decision to end its Flock camera contract, the questions that remain about the cost and what comes next, plus early discussions about a possible sauna and campground near Houska Park and the latest on a proposed public market.

To start the show though, we have a little fun with Halloween coming up and what should and shouldn't go in your trick-or-treat bag.

On the show:


City administrator showdown: What separates the mayor's proposal from the council members' charter ordinance — and what happens next?


Flock cameras: Public opposition helped push the city toward ending its contract, but questions remain about the costs and the future of license plate surveillance.


City budget: The latest on the proposed property tax increase and the next opportunity for public input.


Sauna and campground: La Crosse is considering an early-stage concept for a new city-run outdoor facility near Houska Park.


Public market: A new feasibility study could help determine whether the idea makes sense for La Crosse.

Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for providing the public with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.

Mac Kiel joins the show to preview the latest in La Crosse city government, including two competing proposals to create a city administrator &mdash; one from Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and another from council members Aaron Newberry and Larry Sleznikow. The proposals take different approaches to who would oversee the administrator, how the position would work and whether voters could weigh in through a referendum.
We also get into the city's decision to end its Flock camera contract, the questions that remain about the cost and what comes next, plus early discussions about a possible sauna and campground near Houska Park and the latest on a proposed public market.
To start the show though, we have a little fun with Halloween coming up and what should and shouldn't go in your trick-or-treat bag.
On the show:
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City administrator showdown: What separates the mayor's proposal from the council members' charter ordinance &mdash; and what happens next?
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Flock cameras: Public opposition helped push the city toward ending its contract, but questions remain about the costs and the future of license plate surveillance.
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City budget: The latest on the proposed property tax increase and the next opportunity for public input.
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Sauna and campground: La Crosse is considering an early-stage concept for a new city-run outdoor facility near Houska Park.
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Public market: A new feasibility study could help determine whether the idea makes sense for La Crosse.
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Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MacKielforCityCouncil">providing the public&nbsp;</a>with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.

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