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City Manager's Update: Budget Process, Forestry News, and Community Engagement

The City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, released its weekly update on May 3, 2024, covering various aspects of city operations and community involvement.The update highlighted the ongoing budget development for 2025, with a focus on the Capital Improvement Plan and Operating Budget. City Manager emphasized the challenges of balancing expenses with limited revenue sources and encouraged public participation in the decision-making process.In forestry updates, DryLock Industries' tree planting initiative was praised for planting 300 trees, and a successful forestry presentation...

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 3, 2024

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City Council Public Hearing Meeting Time to Change June 2024

In a move aimed at boosting resident engagement, the City Council has announced a shift in the timing of its public hearings starting from June 2024. The decision, as stated by the Council, is to commence the meetings one hour earlier than their previous schedule.The Council's reasoning behind this adjustment is clear, with a focus on enhancing and encouraging resident participation in these crucial public hearings. By starting earlier, the Council hopes to see fewer meetings running late into the evening, potentially making it more convenient for residents to attend and...

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 25, 2024

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City Council Encourages Public Participation Through Electronic Comment Form

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 18, 2024

In the City Council Packet dated April 23, 2024, it was highlighted that individuals who are unable to attend the next City Council meeting or prefer not to speak at the meeting have an alternative way to voice their opinions on agenda items. The Council Members have encouraged the use of the Electronic Comment Form for this purpose.The Packet emphasized, "If you are unable to attend the next City Council meeting, or do not wish to speak at the meeting, but wish to let Council Members know how you feel on a particular agenda item, you can use the Electronic Comment Form."...

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City of Eau Claire Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Alert Eau Claire Notifications

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 11, 2024

The City of Eau Claire has announced the launch of Alert Eau Claire, a vital service aimed at providing residents with essential alerts and emergency notifications. Jasmine Dutton, Risk Manager for the City of Eau Claire, emphasized the importance of subscribing to these notifications, stating, “By subscribing to Alert Eau Claire, residents are directly connected to essential alerts and emergency notifications.”Alert Eau Claire offers a range of notification options, including text, phone call (cell and/or landline), and email. Dutton highlighted the significance of these...

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City Manager's Weekly Update 04/05/24: New Office Park, Plan Commission Member Needed, Urban Wildlife

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 6, 2024

The City of Eau Claire recently announced several developments and updates for the community. City Manager Stephanie Hirsch shared information on various projects and events during the past week.One significant update is the approval of a new business park along I-94 on the City's southside called The Sevens. Hoeft Builders will establish their regional development company headquarters in the first phase of the project, with plans to add residential housing in the second phase. Hirsch expressed gratitude to Hoeft Builders for investing in the community and highlighted the...

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Upcoming City Council Meetings Provide Opportunities for Public Participation

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 4, 2024

The upcoming City Council meetings on April 8th and April 9th, 2024, present opportunities for public engagement and participation. In light of this, the City Council has provided avenues for community members to share their opinions and stay informed on agenda items.According to a statement released on April 4, 2024, individuals who are unable to attend the meetings in person or prefer not to speak directly to the Council members have the option to utilize the Electronic Comment Form. The form allows residents to express their views on specific agenda items, ensuring...

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City Manager's Weekly Update 3/29/24: New Housing Division Manager, Plowing Decision, Easter Egg Hunt Memories, and More

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 30, 2024

The City of Eau Claire has recently welcomed Jessica Oleson-Bue as the new Housing Division Manager, following the retirement of Keith Johnathan. Jessica, who has a background in social work and extensive experience in the housing sector, expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity to address the challenges of affordable housing in the community. She shared, "I look forward to developing partnerships and finding opportunities to expand affordable housing in the City of Eau Claire."In response to the recent mixed precipitation, the City's decision not to do a full plow...

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Upcoming City Council Meeting Allows Electronic Comments and Online Viewing

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 21, 2024

The upcoming City Council meeting scheduled for 3/25/2024 and 3/26/2024 provides an opportunity for community members to engage with the Council without needing to be physically present. According to a statement released on Mar 21 2024, individuals who are unable to attend or prefer not to speak during the meeting can still express their opinions on agenda items by utilizing the Electronic Comment Form."If you are unable to attend the next City Council meeting, or do not wish to speak at the meeting, but wish to let Council Members know how you feel on a particular agenda...

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3-11-2024 and 3-12-2024 City Council Packets

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 11, 2024

The packets for the 3-11-2024 and 3-12-2024 City Council meetings are available for review.

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Spring Community Engagement Efforts - District Discussions

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 11, 2024

Council President Emily Berge and City Manager Stephanie Hirsch are happy to announce the launch of a new engagement effort, which they plan to undertake each spring and fall.

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City of Eau Claire Liquor License Available

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 11, 2024

Notice is hereby given that applications will be accepted in the office of the Licensing Specialist until noon on Monday, April 29, 2024, for one available Combination “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license for the current licensing period to sell and serve beer, wine and liquor in the City of Eau Claire.

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Spring Cemetery Clean-Up

By Chippewa Valley Times Report | Mar 4, 2024

The City of Eau Claire Cemeteries staff will be performing their semi-annual clean-up of Eau Claire’s two cemeteries on Monday, March 18, 2024, and wanted to remind everyone that personal items and winter decorations that they wish to keep should be removed from grave sites on or before March 18, items remaining after that date will be removed by staff.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Chippewa County

By Chippewa Valley Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Chippewa County received $8.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Dunn County in 2021

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dunn County received $14.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Eau Claire County in 2021

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Eau Claire County received $2.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Croix County rise or fall in 2021?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Croix County received $10.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to St. Croix County farmers in 2021 reached $8,263,673

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in St. Croix County received $8,263,673 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Chippewa County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Chippewa County received $10,850,851 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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2,308 Dunn County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Dunn County received $8,749,088 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Eau Claire County receive in 2021?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Eau Claire County received $3,979,018 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.