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Hosted by Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

With a city council vote just days away, this episode focuses on understanding the proposed city administrator role in La Crosse, what it is, where the idea came from, and how it would function within the city’s existing form of government.

Rather than debating positions or predicting outcomes, this conversation centers on process and context. Former La Crosse City Council member Mac Kiel walks through how the role has been discussed over time, how similar cities operate, and what questions residents should be asking as the vote approaches.

This episode is designed to provide clarity before opinion offering a baseline understanding so listeners can follow the decision, read the meeting agenda with more confidence, and engage more thoughtfully with what happens next.