District 6:Stacey Morache defeatedincumbent Jeff Johnson with 58% of the vote. In parallel, the city has approved and funded 24 hour shelter options, including a day center that is in the process of gathering itself to open soon, with low barriers to entry for those who need it, Rasmussen said. Nine incumbents were defeated by challengers. All rights reserved. District 30:Andrew Venzkedefeatedincumbent Richard Gumz with 57% of the vote. Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) was supposed to be a tool for that, but it has mostly failed to bring 30 year projected added tax base. For republication information email editor@wausaupilotandreview.com.. 2 Wausau alders issue call for action on homelessness as anger rises, challenges continue, Privacy and Conflict of Interest Policies, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. I understand staff work and inter agency communications. District 25:Timothy M. Sondelski beat incumbent Sandy Cihlar with 59% of the vote. What is the greatest challenge facing Wausau and what would you do to address it? The sole bid, from Fortress Fence, is roughly $87,000, which is more than twice the amount initially budgeted as a capital improvement measure. Im not sure if the council will agree to it, but I think we need to have an opportunity to engage in the conversation. Hours later, the conservative majority of the state Supreme Court put the election back on track. Some council members appeared to balk at the idea of forming a new city department, though Wausau did have a city health officer in the past. I dont mind COW, but I dont like the way this Council speaks to each other, she said, pointing to social media posts she said were written by council members. Wausau City Council election results Six contested races were before voters in the Wausau City Council election this year after two primary races on Feb.. The numbers given by Tracy Reiger at the public Health and Safety committee show a shortage of at least 140 beds. The city wasnt really engaged in this conversation at all but when I heard a version was going to the (Marathon) county executive committee in May, I went to the public comment portion to express my support, Rosenberg told Wausau Pilot & Review. If the bids remain high like they were before, absent approval of the added funds, the project would be stalled until either the cost comes down or the added money is approved, she said. Though the Finance Committee in 2022 recommended approving the funding, the proposal drew pointed opposition from some members of the public and council members who saw the fence as yet another Wausau initiative to punish homeless residents. Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS). Community members prepared to speak in opposition to the Community for All resolution at the Marathon County Courthouse in Wausau, Wis., last week. If you wish to address the council on a topic listed on the agenda, you must registerwith the Clerk prior to the meeting by completing a registration form. Now, the Granite House will be replacing the organization that once helped adults struggling with mental illness and drug abuse. The 1970 census found Wausau had four Black . 2023 www.wausaudailyherald.com. District 17:Incumbent Jennifer Aarrestad defeated challenger Cheryl Martino with 59% of the vote. (page 33 from PDF) In the same letter to the economic development committee, Patterson illustrates why this approach is not meant to address the affordable aspect of the housing in his next paragraph by saying, I point out the timing for development of this property because we dont want to deliver the riverfront development and the mall redevelopment at the same as we dont want to risk the properties competing against each other (page 33 of PDF) Essentially this illustrates the reality that Wausau is not facing a lack of housing in a general sense, but rather it is lacking affordable housing for middle to low income families. Who cuts deals like that? With four candidates on the ballot, a primary will be held Feb. 15 to narrow the field to two. 3, will formally ask the full council on Tuesday to set a Committee of the Whole to evaluate and consider the the needs posed by the unhoused members of the community are being addressed at both the city and county level. As for next steps, the Mayor said we have a lot of really important planning and it will be important that we infuse those plans with a multi-cultural, multi-ability, multi-experiential mindset so they address the needs of Wausau residents., She added that she was referring to the Citys strategic planning that well be kicking off shortly and the transit development plan were working on in conjunction with the Marathon County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rosenberg said she expects heavy public engagement for both of those processes and we want to make it as easy as we can to include as many voices as possible., At the beginning of the Common Council meeting, Neal was criticized by name by Orlando Alfonso, a Wausau resident and husband of the assistant city attorney. WAUSAU Multiple incumbents were booted off the County Board by Marathon County voters, while two incumbents lost Wausau City Council races in Tuesday's election. I mean, really? The city has a severe affordable housing shortage and advocates have called for building more units for low income people. By allocating land, the city retains the ability to ensure the public is considered as a whole when development projects are proposed and permits are drafted. Previously, he had been Sheriff of Marathon County, Wisconsin; Chairman of the Marathon County Board; a member of the Wausau City Council and Mayor of Wausau. Candidates vying for the Wausau City Council District 1 seat will face off in a primary race on Feb. 15. To send an email to a Member, please click here. Mail can be sent to any Committee Member, by addressing it to: Member's Name, C/O City of Wausau, 407 Grant Street, Wausau, WI 54403, Home | Search | Page List | Announcements | Calendar | Departments | Services | Contact | Customer Feedback | Privacy Statement. There, I learned the value of celebrating the culture of Indigeous People and the dignity it can bring to acknowledge every culture in a community. 407 Grant St Wausau, WI 54403 . The Council Holds the Purse Strings! I also bring broad insights and fresh perspective from years spent in larger Wisconsin cities, out of state, and abroad. Community Longevity/Connections: As a homeowner raising three children on the East side for over 20 years, I paid attention to our neighborhood community, to our kids schooling, to taxes, and the local government. All rights reserved. District 33:Ron Covelli defeatedincumbent Tim Buttke with 52% of the vote.
Wausau cannot guarantee that the county will attend that meeting, she said. Dist. Wausau continually faces a paradox when it comes to retention and growth where its population is concerned. . Additionally, we have a group who are unable to shelter due to trauma, mental illness and other issues. District 38:Bobby Niemeyertopped incumbent Jonathan Fisherwith63% of the vote. 5, and Tom Kilian, representing Dist. District 2: Ann Lemmer defeated Destiny Goretski with 61% of the vote forthe seat vacated by Jenifer Bizzotto. It is important that our leaders be able to not only interpret the data presented to them, but also to have the fortitude to accept the conclusions the data supports, especially when the findings disagree with individual preferences and biases. She said people who oppose the measure failed to understand what the marginalized and disabled people go through. Whether that means being there in person to ask questions or reaching out to organizers to coordinate discourse, it is crucial that our leaders make the effort to listen and be present. Wausau in September made headway when they appointed a new officer to connect unhoused residents with services and resources available in the city. On major financial decisions, let the people decide through referendum what they want, and whatever decision comes of that Im fine with.
For City Council polling places and maps, clickhere. Ka Lo, who is a Marathon County Supervisor and Wausau School District Board member thanked Neal for his support of the resolution. She added the resolutions were a statement of commitment by a local government to recognize inclusion and equity are important and essential for a healthy, safe and prosperous community. ?The approved We are Wausau resolution can be viewed here. Council President Becky McElhaney, who voted to hold the COW meeting, cautioned her colleagues not to promise too much as the way the city addresses the homeless issue also depends on Marathon Countys response. Council President Becky McElhaney, who voted to hold the COW meeting, cautioned her colleagues not to promise too much - as the way the city addresses the homeless issue also depends on Marathon County's response. Ill provide leadership with candor and welcome and expect it from city employees and citizens looking to make positive, responsible change for our city. We all want to live in beautiful houses and apartments, but until there are high end jobs in the area, most of us cannot afford to live in high end living situations. I encourage anyone with an interest in housing to consider attending. Renee Hickman coversrural issues in Wisconsin. Alder Tom Kilian took issue with the idea that declaring Wausau an inclusive community is not an essential use of the councils time. In District 7, incumbent Lisa Rasmussen beat out Tracy Wheatley, with 71% of the vote. Questions regarding this agenda may be directed to the City Planning Office @ (715) 261-6760. The 11-member Common Council adopted the renamed We Are Wausau resolution by a 9-2 vote. A section of the community was maligned viciously. She repeated that the resolution was not going to make any meaningful difference in the community. District 8:Incumbent Sarah Watson defeated Thomas "Tony" Brown with 65% of the vote. . 3, made the request Tuesday to set a Committee of the Whole, which was approved by a 8-3 margin.
At the same time, thecity is responsible for maintaining cost of living (both property tax and rents) at a reasonable level that will not only retain but attract new and talented residents,further adding to our citys vibrancy. The challenge will be balancing these considerations, which are often practically at odds despite being aligned in ideals as quality of life markers. Advocates are asking Wausau to create a new department of social development and action to ensure the needs posed by the unhoused members of the community are addressed at both the city and county level. I spent a year working on a research project at UW Madison where my biases were challenged continuously. City leaders in Wausau are renewing efforts to erect a fence beneath the Scott Street Bridge, despite the councils rejection of a prior budget amendment to fund the project. James Bouche and Jon Creisher were reelected, while challenger Joanna Reyes beat out incumbent Jane Rusch and challenger Kayley McColley for the third spot. Second: as a Wisconsin native, I believe strongly in the values and attributes that make our state special. The following is a list of Boards, Committees and Commissions. District 34:Jason Wilhelmdefeatedincumbent Gary Beastrom with 54% of the vote. Wausau City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Wausau City Hall, 407 Grant Street. (Ord. In District 5, James Wadinski received 52% of the vote, with Joel Lewis getting 46%. 4 and chair of the Economic Development Committee which approved the resolution last week by a 4-1 vote. District 12 and 13:Mike Ritter defeated James Juedes with 62% of the vote. Qualifications and responsibilities of the members of the plan commission shall be as established by Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. As such, the phrasing attracted a great deal of debate not only in City Council committees but also with various bodies of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors, which is considering its own version of the community for all resolution on Thursday. While making the community attractive to talented, industrious, and creative individuals, as well as new industries and employers vital to the prosperity of this citys future, we must engage and encourage those members of the community that are already invested and involved residents. I like Candor: When asked, I will tell you what I think. The Quality Assurance organization provides a variety of services aimed at helping our internal customers, which include S&C leaders and team members, deliver superior quality to our customers. Contact at rhickman@gannett.com or follow her on Twitter at @ReneeNHickman. District 8:Kim Ungerer defeatedVeronica Hope with 52% of the vote for the seat vacated by Kelley Gabor. 4 is on the east side of the city just north of the downtown area, as shown on the map below. Doug Diny, Jesse Kearns, Vada Perkins and Kate Tracey have all thrown their hat into the ring. The Wausau City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 407 Grant St., Wausau. The loss of those units amounts to a nearly 11% drop in the number of affordable housing units (at least those that are affordable because of the HUD program.). A description of committee structure precedes the membership roster. I was moved to see the compassion people in the community had for the struggles the unhoused face, particularly in winter. But Rasmussen also said that the Council still hadnt found common ground on the subject, pointing out there are people in the community who oppose the measure who feel strongly that their voices were not heard. That alone would be enough of a problem, but to compound the issue some in the city feel the answer is to build newer, higher end housing, meant to draw young professionals and empty nesters alike from other communities to Wausaus downtown, according to Nick Patterson of T. Wall Enterprises. The previous bid was out of date and to consider moving this forward in 2023 we needed to rebid the project, he said. Kham T. Yang, a, Mayor and Chamber insist Wausau will welcome and help new arrivals Damakant Jayshi Some elected and business leaders in Wausau believe the community is eager to welcome new refugees, including Afghans, as part of a, Damakant Jayshi The debate over diversity resolutions in Marathon County and Wausau exposed rifts not only between elected officials but also among members of the community, mirroring a divide that, polls show, is only getting, Damakant Jayshi After more than a year of discussion and undergoing multiple revisions, a diversity resolution on Tuesday failed to pass when the Marathon County Board of Supervisors deadlocked on the proposal. All Rights Reserved. We have to start somewhere.. The whole purpose of the program is to leverage city assets for developers to make long term improvements. To that effort, I would seek to optimize available state and federal financing so that progress can be realized without overburdening taxpayers or cash-strapping essential departments. The, Damakant Jayshi The Wausau Ethics Board on Monday dismissed the complaint against City Council member Debra Ryan filed by Marathon County Supervisor William Harris, but sharply criticized calls she made to his employer. Published content is property of Wausau Pilot and Review. Camelot Care Centers, part of Pathways - one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services, is in search of a compassionate, caring, growth . We monetize peoples plight for federal funds and spend the moneyIs this a community for all? The Salvation Army reported 55 clients in November. The citys leadership needs to foster citizen engagement if it ever hopes to solve these issues, which means Wausaus leaders need to do the work of outreach to a much greater degree in order to understand the drivers and incentives of the local populations needs. Lindman said his department will be working with WPS and going over the bid received in the coming week or so. This image is present on our property tax forms and is available to us all. Rent prices increase steadily year over year, while wages seem to have stagnated in the area. Lisa Rasmussen, Sarah Watson and Dawn Herbst voted against the motion to hold such a discussion. It is, by far, future financial and economic viability and how we incentivize people to move to the city; we have to be very competitive in that regard. Living in several communities over the last fifteen years has given me an opportunity to see the strengths and weaknesses of each. The City Council is the elected governing body of the City of Wausau. A proposed Milwaukee replacement for the troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison in central Wisconsin is substantially more expensive than planned. Everybody cares. The new price tag is considerably higher than the $58,000 discussed last year. Photo; FIRST: PDF: Carol Lukens. Four candidates are seeking a seat on the Wausau City Council to represent Dist. According to an agenda for Tuesdays meeting, advocates who provide services to homeless residents will also speak and ask leaders to create a new department of social development and action. Someone died under a Wausau bridge, Gisselman told Wausau Pilot & Review on Monday. I see the connection between support for entrepreneurship, keeping dollars local,and growing the tax base, attracting investors, creating jobs. The vote was preceded by a more measured discussion than the one witnessed at the Economic Development Committee which discussed the proposal and voted to move it forward. Jesse Kearns cited a variation with his concern about how we prioritize subsidies to developers versus other interests. Tony Evers issued an executive order April 6 that would have movedthe spring election to June 9 in an effort to prevent more illness and deaths from COVID-19. Gisselman and Kilian say there must be a better way, moving forward. The focus and funding would be better placed on finding permanent long term solutions for overflow and alternatives for those who can not use traditional shelters.. In District 9, incumbent Dawn Herbst ran unopposed for the seat. Occupation: Policy executive and small business owner, Other public service:Retired from Active Duty (15 years US Army, 12 years USPHS), Education: BS-University of Maryland, MS-Johns Hopkins University, MSc, Doctoral Studies-University of Southern California, Election website or Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/district4wausau. Mayor Katie Rosenberg was elected Chief Executive Officer for the City of Wausau and is responsible for supervising and directing the day-to-day operations of city government. Ive agreed to hold quarterly citizen feedback and exchange sessions with county supervisor John Robinson should I be elected. I dont even know what that will be, but we need to start by listening.. All Rights Reserved. While Marathon County has a social services department and a health department, Wausau has neither. Published content is property of Wausau Pilot and Review. The top two vote-getters will move on to the spring election on April 5. . That wasnt my meaning, but I understand their reaction., He added he was concerned that some people latched onto and are offended by a single word or offhand phrase while apparently not acknowledging or addressing the overriding content of what I or others say at length on an issue. To achieve this, Wausau must be both economically and financially viable which is why my top priorities are (1)fiscal accountability;(2) business and economic opportunities to attract and retain local talent and promote entrepreneurship; and (3) family focus. Dist. We are very concerned for the safety and and well being of the unhoused who depend on the shelter these bridges provide from dangerous elements our harsh winter brings, Kelch said. Reporter Megan Stringer contributed to this report. Im not sure what will happen but at least well heave the opportunity to hear from providers and hear the state of homelessness in the community, he said. 61-4472 4, 1980; Ord. Experts say that eradicating homelessness altogether relies largely on a housing first philosophy, which prevents at-risk people from falling into such situations at high rates. Im very tired of it.. District 23:David Baker defeated incumbent Chris Voll with 56% of the vote. Citizen Participation Form. ? Equity, which means the quality of being fair and impartial, was characterized as a Marxist lexicon and recently tied with critical race theory (CRT). Meeting Agenda & Packet Link: https://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Portals//Departments/Council/Archives/Council/Council/2023/COUN_20230110_Packet.pdf Though the election results will be posted Tuesday night, they won't be official until the local board of canvassers verify them at meetings later in the week. Election website or Facebook page: Doug Diny for Wausau City Council https://www.facebook.com/wausaudistrict4/. Privacy and Conflict of Interest Policies, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. 6. In an email, Dist. The Economic Development Team is key, and Ill seek a seat on that committee to help shift our focus from the entertainment industry to hunting down manufacturing and projects that generate jobs and tax base. The City of Wausau is proud to offer the most recent video-taping of the City Council Meeting. During my time in Madison I watched the city attempt to tackle their issues with homelessness by attending the public forums regarding the new day shelter at the time. Wausau Police this week officially released incident reports related to the December death of a woman who was living under a city bridge. Any time there is a public event that directly informs us on an issue a committee is handling, the council members on that committee should attempt to obtain public comment. Tensions over the citys growing homeless population have risen in recent months and some officials have seen sharp criticism from advocates in the wake of two outdoor deaths. The following is a list of Boards, Committees and Commissions. The top candidates will move on to face off in the spring election this April. I am a family man-Stephanie (Goetsch) Perkins (wife), Max (8), Ava (2), Benjamin (new! I will act on constituent feedback that promotes our common vision. For republication information email editor@wausaupilotandreview.com.. https://www.facebook.com/wausaudistrict4/, https://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Portals/0/Departments/Finance/Documents/2022_Budget.pdf, https://public.tableau.com/shared/7MD9M9RCH? Maintenance is like shaving, youve got to do a little every day. The 32-bed prison's price tag is now $78.4 million . Its important to identify what we mean by affordable housing crisis in Wausau. Here is a list of the winners. Being scientifically literate is something that every person should have an opportunity to become. Members Lisa Rasmussen and Dawn Herbst voted against the measure. I am a strong advocate in providing affordable housing opportunities to young professionals-new nurses, teachers, police officers, etc. The best way to prioritize our budget is to encourage civic engagement so that as the funds collected from local residents is spent, the residents themselves are able to guide the hand of their local leadership. 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