WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

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WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

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

  1. La Crosse city council candidate Gary Padesky on Kmart lot, opening city hall, hiring a city administrator

    6 HR. AGO

    La Crosse city council candidate Gary Padesky on Kmart lot, opening city hall, hiring a city administrator

    Gary Padesky, who is running for city council in District 7, joined to discuss reopening City Hall, making the mayor part time with hiring a city administrator, what to do with the old Kmart and his past experience in government. We also talked about outreach and communication, the responsibility of the public to be informed and the ability for people to go into City Hall. Padesky also brought up how talks have died on the land agreement with Shelby, how his district is about to get a new elementary school and some of his past accomplishments when he was on city council before. Read all the candidates' answers to a WIZM questionnaire here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  2. La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow on experience, city administrator, bringing in revenue

    6 HR. AGO

    La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow on experience, city administrator, bringing in revenue

    La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow in studio discussing her experiences for the position, some of the accomplishments she’s had on city council, her position on hiring a city administrator and what needs to be done to help bring revenue to the area. Kahlow, who has been on city council for six years, talks of some accomplishments they’ve achieved there like a massive tree planting program and some small business aid that came during COVID, like lowering liquor license fees and allowing outdoor seating in parking spaces.  We also discussed the potential of hiring a city administrator and where she stands right now in that process. That led to a conversation about the city’s budget and her votes over large-item pickup and charging for the brush drop-off site.  Other topics discussed included her recommendation to leave the District 5 city council seat open, how La Crosse could bring in more revenue through housing promotion, and how she feels on outreach with the public.  La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  3. La Crosse council candidate Mac Kiel on old Kmart, city administrator and services, homeless and housing

    1 DAY AGO

    La Crosse council candidate Mac Kiel on old Kmart, city administrator and services, homeless and housing

    La Crosse City Council member and candidate Mac Kiel (District 7) in studio discussing the future of the old Kmart, housing & zoning changes, homelessness and city services ahead of the primary election. Perhaps one of the more curious issues for city residents is the old Kmart, which is located in District 7. Kiel breaks down a recent update she listened to from the development group and when the building is coming down. Kiel is also on the working group studying the potential hiring of a city administrator, so she breaks down what they've learned so far and they will be doing next. Other topics included housing/zoning/homelessness, which all kind of correlate. We got into the weeds a bit on zoning changes that could promote housing. We also discussed some other changes with amenities, like the city ending large-item pickup and beginning to charge for use of the brush site. Kiel is one of three candidates running for District 7, so primary voting starts Feb. 4 and ends Feb. 18. You can read more about her and opponents John Reiman and Gary Padesky on the WIZM election page here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  4. La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey on city admin, homeless, federal funding freeze

    1 DAY AGO

    La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey on city admin, homeless, federal funding freeze

    La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey stopped in the studio to discuss his priorities for mayor, including how he might deal with something like the federal funding freeze news last week, working to end homelessness and his position on hiring a city administrator. We also talked about how campaigning is going, how he'd help promote small business and tourism, and his priority to make city government more transparent.  Washington-Spivey is one of four candidates running for mayor. You can read his answers to the WIZM questionnaire here and how to get in touch with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. The Frozen River Film Festival

    1 DAY AGO

    The Frozen River Film Festival

    Ken had a chance to talk about the 20th year of The Frozen River Film Festival in Winona with Managing Director, Eileen Moeller.  She came to the festival during the pandemic and has been excited to see things start to get back to normal.  There are over 60 documentary films in the festival thins year, including some as short as 3 minutes.  Listen to the end to find out Eileen's favorite movie of all time, I'll give you a thousand guesses and you won't get it.  Check the link for everything you need to know about The Frozen River Film Festival.  Viewing options begin on February 16th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  6. Heart of La Crosse has a new show

    1 DAY AGO

    Heart of La Crosse has a new show

    Ken sat down in the studio with Lisa Olson, one of the zany's behind Heart of La Crosse.  They talked about their show coming up at The Pump House and the benefits of humor in our lives.  And then some old lady stopped by to tell it like it is.  You never know what to expect when you talk with Lisa.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  7. La Crosse mayor candidate Ellie McLoone on experiences, priorities for the city

    5 DAYS AGO

    La Crosse mayor candidate Ellie McLoone on experiences, priorities for the city

    We got to know La Crosse mayor candidate Ellie McLoone, who stopped in the WIZM studio Tuesday for La Crosse Talk and discussed the experiences she brings to the position and her top priorities for the city.  Some of those included housing, homelessness, having a city administrator, attracting business and filling vacancies within the police department. Spent the first half of the show hearing about McLoone’s backstory, her roots in La Crosse, experiences and work history. After that, we got into some more specific thoughts McLoone has on different topics, including how this side of the state needs a mental health facility, plus how the city might balance its wants and needs. That led to a discussion on whether La Crosse should have a city administrator.  Capped off the show with more on the city’s housing dilemma. You can read more about McLoone's positions on other topics on the WIZM questionnaire she answered. All four candidates' answers can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  8. Sara Eskrich on Final Five: A new way to vote to improve Wisconsin elections

    JAN 28

    Sara Eskrich on Final Five: A new way to vote to improve Wisconsin elections

    Sara Eskrich, executive director of Democracy Found, joined to discuss a new system of voting called Final Five. Eskrich will be in La Crosse to discuss this more with the public, along with UW-L political scientist Scott Scinta, during a LeaderEthics hosted chat from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Black River Neighborhood. To take part, RSVP here. Lee Rasch, executive director, was in the WIZM studio along with Eskrich calling from her office near Madison, to break down what Final Five voting is, how it’s different from Ranked Choice voting and the benefits of moving to this kind of system. Last year, the Wisconsin state Legislature held a committee meeting with bipartisan support on a Final Five voting bill, but it got no further than that.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
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