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Wausau council creates temporary shelter lead and advocate posts to cover service gap

2903176 · April 9, 2025
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Summary

A joint HR and finance resolution authorizes two temporary city positions — a shelter lead and shelter advocate — plus corresponding pay scales and budget changes to cover a gap in contracted shelter services starting May 1.

The Wausau Common Council on April 8 approved a joint HR and finance resolution (file 25-0420) creating two positions — a shelter lead and a shelter advocate — plus job descriptions, pay scales and related budget modifications. The measure passed by a 10-0 roll-call vote after committee approvals.

Alders and Police Chief Barnes said the positions are intended to fill an anticipated gap in contract shelter services beginning May 1 and to provide nightly…

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