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Local governments save on snow removal after record winter
EAU CLAIRE — One of the primary jobs for counties in the winter is to remove snow from the roads. It’s expensive and time consuming. But when winter takes the year off how much do they save? According to Eau Claire County Highway Commissioner Jon Johnson, between January 1 and February 21 the cost for snow plowing was $89,227. That is around $157,000 less than the cost of operations in the winter in 2023. ...
Your Candidate: Regina Bataineh District 29
EAU CLAIRE — Candidate Regina Bataineh said as someone who has lived in the community for 25 years, she wants to help address its problems. Bataineh is a candidate for the Eau Claire County District 29 supervisor seat. She is running against Bob Swanson. District 29 is made up of Ward 1 in the Town of Washington, wards 30, 33, and 66 in the City of Eau Claire, and wards...
Your Candidate: Sam Owens District 28
EAU CLAIRE — Candidate Sam Owens said he has had issues with what has been happening in the county and the city thought this was a chance for him to do something. Owens is a candidate for the Eau Claire County District 28 supervisor seat. He is running against Jim Schumacher. District 28 is made up of wards 31, 32, and 51 in the City of Eau Claire. ...
Your Candidate: Randal J. Hill District 25
EAU CLAIRE — Candidate Randal J. Hill said it was awful that his district didn’t have anyone on the ballot in the last week of December. Hill is a candidate for the Eau Claire County District 25 supervisor seat. He is running against Christy Tomczak. District 25 is made up of wards 14, 55, and 62 in the City of Eau Claire. ...
Your Candidate: Josh Zeug District 24
EAU CLAIRE — Candidate Josh Zeug said representing the people in his district is his “civic duty” and it is something everyone should try to do. Zeug is a candidate for the Eau Claire County District 24 supervisor seat. He is running against the current supervisor, Heather DeLuka. District 24 is made up of wards 8, 12, and 13 in the City of Eau Claire. ...
Your Candidate: Katherine Schneider District 22
EAU CLAIRE — Candidate Katherine Schneider said she thinks the county board might find an experienced board member useful right now. Schneider is a candidate for the Eau Claire County District 22 supervisor seat in the April 2 election. She is the current supervisor and is running against Matthew Lehner. District 22 is made up of Wards 3, 24, and 50 in the City of Eau Claire. ...
Community sustainability plan recognized by county
EAU CLAIRE — The county has started to take steps to achieve its carbon neutrality and renewable energy goals, and a new county plan has strategies for the community to do the same. The county recognized the Community Climate Action and Resilience Plan in a 21 to 3 vote. Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator Regan Watts said this community plan will allow them to address community climate change concerns and leverage...
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