Rundown

Committee makeup

Liquor licenses

Shared utilities

City budget

Operations dir v city admin

Groundbreakings

Ahead of the monthly meeting, La Crosse city council president Tamra Dickinson in studio discussing the budget process — and shortfall — operations director vs. city administrator, liquor license approval and police reports on bars serving underage people, plus all the groundbreakings.

One other thing Dickinson brought up was something discussed by the Board of Public Works this week about shared utilities in places like duplexes, and how the city might help facilitate separating those things. 

On the budget, a few weeks ago, La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey said on WIZM the city had about a $3 million budget shortfall for 2026. Dickinson discusses that dilemma, as the council has about a month to approve next year’s budget. There is a 4 p.m. meeting Thursday on the operating budget at city hall, where the numbers could become more clear.

The council could also vote on an operations director, which is a similar plan to city administrator — and we talk about the differences even in just the process of getting info on those positions.

Lastly, we hit on groundbreakings, including the Haven on Main and the Grandview building — where Dickinson used to work — plus State Road Elementary on Wednesday.

Ahead of the monthly meeting, La Crosse city council president Tamra Dickinson in studio discussing the budget process &mdash; and shortfall &mdash; operations director vs. city administrator, liquor license approval and police reports on bars serving underage people, plus all the groundbreakings.
One other thing Dickinson brought up was something discussed by the Board of Public Works this week about shared utilities in places like duplexes, and how the city might help facilitate separating those things.&nbsp;
On the budget, a few weeks ago, La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/09/25/la-crosse-mayor-washington-spivey-on-3m-budget-shortfall-and-park-closures/">said on WIZM</a> the city had about a $3 million budget shortfall for 2026. Dickinson discusses that dilemma, as the council has about a month to approve next year&rsquo;s budget. There is a 4 p.m. meeting Thursday on the operating budget at city hall, where the numbers could become more clear.
The council could also vote on an operations director, which is a similar plan to city administrator &mdash; and we talk about the differences even in just the process of getting info on those positions.
Lastly, we hit on groundbreakings, including the Haven on Main and the Grandview building &mdash; where Dickinson used to work &mdash; plus State Road Elementary on Wednesday.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.