Being new to city council

SAVE Act (which hasn't passed)

City administrator

City could double stormwater utility bill

Mac Kiel in studio breaking down La Crosse city government, including the conversation around hiring a city administrator and the stormwater utility bill possibly doubling. Kiel also talks about what it was like being a new city council member, as La Crosse swore in five new people who just went through their first meetings. 

We began the show talking a bit about the La Crosse School District going through the process of building a new elementary school at the Hogan Administrative site, as some of those steps are going through committees now. 

When it comes to city administrator, our discussion was on how the working group of council members may go to the public for input, after the council put off voting on hiring the position until February.

As for the stormwater utility conversation, that stems from the city putting out a notice that those bills could more than double.

Lastly, in the middle of the show, we did chat — haphazardly — about whether people, who have changed their names, are going to need their birth certificate to register to vote, because of the SAVE Act. But Republicans have actually not passed that bill. 

Kiel is a former city council member, who still keeps up on government issues and works with the Homeless Outreach Team.

Mac Kiel in studio breaking down La Crosse city government, including the conversation around hiring a city administrator and the stormwater utility bill possibly doubling. Kiel also talks about what it was like being a new city council member, as La Crosse swore in five new people who just went through their first meetings.&nbsp;
We began the show talking a bit about the La Crosse School District going through the process of building a new elementary school at the Hogan Administrative site, as some of those steps are going through committees now.&nbsp;
When it comes to city administrator, our discussion was on how the working group of council members may go to the public for input, after the council put off voting on hiring the position until February.
As for the stormwater utility conversation, that stems from the city <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/05/27/stormwater-utility-fee-could-more-than-double-in-la-crosse/">putting out a notice</a> that those bills could more than double.
Lastly, in the middle of the show, we did chat &mdash; haphazardly &mdash; about whether people, who have changed their names, are going to need their birth certificate to register to vote, because of the SAVE Act. But Republicans have actually not passed that bill.&nbsp;
Kiel is a former city council member, who still keeps up on government issues and works with the Homeless Outreach Team.

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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.