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La Crosse committee recommends denying mayor's proposed operations director, citing process and cost concerns
Summary
The Finance & Personnel Committee voted 5-1 to recommend denial of a mayoral reorganization that would add a Director of Operations reporting to the mayor, after public opposition and council members said the measure short‑circuited a separate city administrator working group.
The Finance & Personnel Committee on Sept. 4 recommended denying a mayoral reorganization that would create a mayoral operations director position, voting 5-1 after public comment and extended council debate.
Residents and members of the public urged caution or opposed the proposal at a public hearing. Kenneth Johnson told the committee the change would hand mayoral duties to a new hire and carry a substantial cost: "You're looking at a quarter of a million dollars to do what we've elected a mayor to…
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