Show rundown

15 min w/the mayor

City gov needs YOU

Why the parks are closed

City budget deficit

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey joined us in studio discussing efforts to close a $3 million gap in the city’s 2026 budget, the recent closure of two parks due to drug activity and violence, and his upcoming “15 Minutes with the Mayor” sessions.

We began with the public engagement sessions, as Washington-Spivey noted that 16 resident interviews are scheduled for Oct. 8, covering a range of community concerns. A second session is tentatively planned for November, though the mayor said they’ll assess how the first round goes before moving forward.

The conversation then turned to the closures of Burns and Cameron parks. We talked at length about homelessness in the city, what led to the shutdowns and what needs to happen before the parks can safely reopen.

Ended things discussing the city’s projected $3 million budget shortfall, and how officials are approaching potential cuts as they work to finalize next year’s spending plan.

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey joined us in studio discussing efforts to close a $3 million gap in the city&rsquo;s 2026 budget, the recent closure of two parks due to drug activity and violence, and his upcoming &ldquo;15 Minutes with the Mayor&rdquo; sessions.
We began with the public engagement sessions, as Washington-Spivey noted that 16 resident interviews are scheduled for Oct. 8, covering a range of community concerns. A second session is tentatively planned for November, though the mayor said they&rsquo;ll assess how the first round goes before moving forward.
The conversation then turned to the closures of Burns and Cameron parks. We talked at length about homelessness in the city, what led to the shutdowns and what needs to happen before the parks can safely reopen.
Ended things discussing the city&rsquo;s projected $3 million budget shortfall, and how officials are approaching potential cuts as they work to finalize next year&rsquo;s spending plan.

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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.