Knocking doors / Campaigning

Homelessness in La Crosse

Differentiate from opponent / lived experience

City administrator

Bringing together community

Final thoughts

La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey in studio discussing how to handle homelessness, hiring a city administrator, his lived experiences as both a black and a gay person, and the idea of bringing community together to solve local issues.

Washington-Spivey is running against Chris Kahlow in the spring election, which concludes April 1. You can read more about the candidates on the WIZM election page. Kahlow also joined La Crosse Talk last week.

We spent the first half of this conversation discussing homelessness in La Crosse, some of the council’s decisions on banning camping and how the Pathways Home plan is doing to help solve the issues.

After that, we discussed how his life experiences have shaped him in terms of being La Crosse’s mayor. 

We then got into the potential hiring of a city administrator in La Crosse and how Washington-Spivey and Kahlow differ on that issue and how it might work for the city.

The last big thing we hit on is Washington-Spivey’s idea for bringing community together to both solve current issues and get out in front of things on the horizon.

Ended the conversation with Washington-Spivey discussing his experiences he believes make him ready to be mayor.

La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey in studio discussing how to handle homelessness, hiring a city administrator, his lived experiences as both a black and a gay person, and the idea of bringing community together to solve local issues.
Washington-Spivey is running against Chris Kahlow in the spring election, which concludes April 1. You can read more about the candidates on the <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025-spring-election/">WIZM election page</a>. Kahlow also <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/03/23/la-crosse-mayor-candidate-kahlow-on-homelessness-city-administrator-top-priorities/">joined La Crosse Talk last week</a>.
We spent the first half of this conversation discussing homelessness in La Crosse, some of the council&rsquo;s decisions on banning camping and how the Pathways Home plan is doing to help solve the issues.
After that, we discussed how his life experiences have shaped him in terms of being La Crosse&rsquo;s mayor.&nbsp;
We then got into the potential hiring of a city administrator in La Crosse and how Washington-Spivey and Kahlow differ on that issue and how it might work for the city.
The last big thing we hit on is Washington-Spivey&rsquo;s idea for bringing community together to both solve current issues and get out in front of things on the horizon.
Ended the conversation with Washington-Spivey discussing his experiences he believes make him ready to be mayor.

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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.