The battle for power in Wisconsin, as the state argues over drawing political maps that are some of the most gerrymandered in the U.S. Common Cause Wisconsin's Jay Heck joins to discuss the process. He has been covering these fights for 26 years. 

The battle for power in Wisconsin, as the state argues over drawing political maps that are some of the most gerrymandered in the U.S. Common Cause Wisconsin's Jay Heck joins to discuss the process. He has been covering these fights for 26 years.&nbsp;

Listener conversations about the days events in and around the La Crosse area.  Weekdays from 5-6pm on WIZM 1410AM and 92.3FM

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Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

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The fight to retain power in Wisconsin for the next decade

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey in the WIZM studio discussing the Kmart lot and development in La Crosse, advocating for the city in Madison — as well as other stakeholders here — plus the city-school relationship with elementary buildings coming offline and the idea of creating an indoor pool facility.

We also discussed how Washington-Spivey has changed strategic planning sessions and where a city administrator role could fit into everything that’s going on.

We began the show, though, discussing the mayor’s “Our city, Your 15” initiatives, where he talks one on one with residents for 15 minutes about whatever topics, issues or ideas they have with the city. 

In terms of development, the mayor was asked if he’ll be the one that finally gets to take the wrecking ball to the Kmart. 

We also talked about billionaire Diane Hendricks buying the Charmant and if Washington-Spivey had reached out to her. She could have other plans for the city — like what she’s doing in her hometown of Beloit. 

We also discussed the public market idea, as well as a Cowboy Jacks restaurant coming to River Point and Hollandberry Pannekoeken opening last weekend.

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey in the WIZM studio discussing the Kmart lot and development in La Crosse, advocating for the city in Madison &mdash; as well as other stakeholders here &mdash; plus the city-school relationship with elementary buildings coming offline and the idea of creating an indoor pool facility.
We also discussed how Washington-Spivey has changed strategic planning sessions and where a city administrator role could fit into everything that&rsquo;s going on.
We began the show, though, discussing the mayor&rsquo;s &ldquo;Our city, Your 15&rdquo; initiatives, where he talks one on one with residents for 15 minutes about whatever topics, issues or ideas they have with the city.&nbsp;
In terms of development, the mayor was asked if he&rsquo;ll be the one that finally gets to take the wrecking ball to the Kmart.&nbsp;
We also talked about billionaire Diane Hendricks buying the Charmant and if Washington-Spivey had reached out to her. She could have other plans for the city &mdash; like what she&rsquo;s doing in her hometown of Beloit.&nbsp;
We also discussed the public market idea, as well as a Cowboy Jacks restaurant coming to River Point and Hollandberry Pannekoeken opening last weekend.

La Crosse Mayor Washington-Spivey on Kmart demo, public market, an indoor pool and city admin

La Crosse School Board candidate Scott Neumeister Q&A with Rick Solem.

La Crosse School Board candidate Scott Neumeister Q&amp;A with Rick Solem.

Scott Neumeister — La Crosse School Board candidate Q&A

La Crosse School Board candidate Deb Suchla Q&A with Rick Solem.

La Crosse School Board candidate Deb Suchla Q&amp;A with Rick Solem.

The fight to retain power in Wisconsin for the next decade

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