Advocacy
Good Government Council: Eau Claire City Council Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire City Council Questionnaire Uncontested Seats When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 28th, 2024 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off…
Read MoreGood Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire
Good Government Council: Eau Claire Board of Education Questionnaire When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024; polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your voting location at myvote.wi. All absentee ballots must be requested by March 28th, 2024 and turned in no later than 8:00 p.m. on April 4th either by mail or dropped off in-person.…
Read MoreFebruary Eggs & Issues: State of the City
February Eggs & Issues The February edition of Eggs & Issues featured officials from the city on February 15th, 7:00 a.m. at CVTC. City Manager Stephanie Hirsch, Deputy City Manager Dave Solberg, and City Council President Emily Berge led the presentation. Growth Berge started off the presentation discussing the growth the city has seen.…
Read MoreState Of The County – January Eggs & Issues
January Eggs & Issues Pictured from left to right: Judge Michael Schumacher, Sheriff Dave Riewestahl, Eau Claire County Human Services Deputy Director Ron Schmidt, Criminal Justice Services Director Tiana Glenna, Moderator Scott Rogers, Moderator Jennifer McHugh, Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf and County Board Chair Nancy Coffey. January 19th, 2024 The January edition…
Read MoreOffices on the Ballot in Spring 2024
Spring elections are coming up on April 2, 2024. The last day to file for candidacy was January 2nd. Here are the local offices that have positions with terms ending in the spring. Eau Claire City Council Eau Claire City council’s Aldermanic districts are up for election this year. Jeremy Gragert and Jill Christopherson have…
Read MoreDecember Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast
December Eggs & Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast December 15, 2023 December’s Eggs & Issues was the popular Holiday Legislative Breakfast. Local state legislators were present December 15th, 7:00 a.m. at CVTC to answer questions about policies impacting the state and Chippewa Valley region. In attendance were Senators Jesse James (R-Altoona, Dist. 23) and Jeff Smith…
Read MoreNovember Eggs & Issues: Charles Franklin Marquette Law School Poll
November Eggs and Issues: Charles Franklin Marquette Law School Poll November 17th, 2023 Charles Franklin (pictured above) mentions the margin of error on each poll and how that compares to the results. The November edition of Eggs & Issues featured Charles Franklin from Marquette Law School on November 17th, 7:00 a.m. at CVTC. Franklin…
Read MoreOctober Eggs & Issues: Keeping Talent Local
October Eggs & Issues: Keeping Talent Local Billy Felz – UWEC (left) spoke about current local retention rates from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and how to increase numbers. Other panelists include from left to right: Anne Thurmer (CVTC), Courtney Olsom (Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce), Scott Rogers (Co-moderator), Julie Thoney (Xcel…
Read MoreSeptember Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast
September Eggs & Issues: Legislative Breakfast Sept. 29, 2023 The September edition of Eggs & Issues featured local state legislators on September 29th, 7:00 a.m. at CTVC. Present were Senators Jesse James (R-Altoona, Dist. 23)and Jeff Smith (D-town of Brunswick, Dist. 31) and Representatives Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek, Dist. 68), Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake, Dist.…
Read More2023-2024 Governmental Affairs Interns
2023-2024 Governmental Affairs Interns September 28, 2023 The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed interns, Mallory Williams and Leah Brawdy, who will assist with the implementation of the organizations’ Governmental Affairs programs through the 2023-2024 academic year. Mallory is continuing her second year interning while Leah is new. Both are political science majors at…
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