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Council urges state and federal lawmakers to avoid Medicaid cuts; resolution passes with one abstention
Summary
The Common Council passed a resolution opposing proposed federal or state cuts to Medicaid, citing local reliance on the program and potential strain on local services. The motion passed 10-0 with one abstention.
The Wausau Common Council unanimously approved a resolution urging state and federal representatives to oppose proposed cuts to Medicaid, with one alder abstaining for a conflict of interest.
Alder Watson, who moved the resolution, said nearly “23% of our residents rely on Medicaid for health care, medical mental health support, and long term care,” and argued that reductions would place residents at risk and increase burdens on local hospitals and emergency services. Watson said a unanimous council message would be a stronger signal to state and federal legislators.
Alder McElhaney announced an abstention because of an employer conflict; the motion passed 10-0 with one abstention. Several alderpersons said the city should send the resolution to U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and state representatives so the council’s view is known to higher levels of government.
What passed: resolution expressing opposition to federal or state cuts to Medicaid (motion from Watson, second Larson; outcome: approved 10-0 with 1 abstention).
