La Crosse city council candidate, Lisa Weston, in the WIZM studio breaking down her stances on things like city administrator, housing, homeless and representation, plus her experience with home construction, building codes and contractors. 

Weston is running for council in District 12 and her opponent is Doug Happel. You can read more about both candidates on the WIZM election page.

The biggest topics we discussed included her position on the potential hiring of a city administrator, and the homeless situation in La Crosse and her conversation with the city's homeless coordinator. Weston also talked about the past council's decision to ban camping and how that affected the Pathways Home plan.

Another city employee Weston said she spoke at length with was in the utilities department who helped her navigate the situation District 12 recently had with a water main break. 

Other topics included the housing situation in the city and both her work experience in housing, plus some personal experiences with contractors and their take on city building codes. 

Weston also discussed the council voting not to appoint a rep. in District 5, where she works, leaving that seat vacant for eight months.

La Crosse city council candidate, Lisa Weston, in the WIZM studio breaking down her stances on things like city administrator, housing, homeless and representation, plus her experience with home construction, building codes and contractors.&nbsp;
Weston is running for council in District 12 and her opponent is Doug Happel. You can read more about both candidates on the <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025-spring-election/">WIZM election page</a>.
The biggest topics we discussed included her position on the potential hiring of a city administrator, and the homeless situation in La Crosse and her conversation with the city's homeless coordinator. Weston also talked about the past council's decision to ban camping and how that affected the Pathways Home plan.
Another city employee Weston said she spoke at length with was in the utilities department who helped her navigate the situation District 12 recently had with a water main break.&nbsp;
Other topics included the housing situation in the city and both her work experience in housing, plus some personal experiences with contractors and their take on city building codes.&nbsp;
Weston also discussed the council voting not to appoint a rep. in District 5, where she works, leaving that seat vacant for eight months.

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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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.