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Glendale authorizes mandamus suit to challenge county placement of Chapter 980‑designated residents
Summary
The Common Council voted to authorize the city attorney to file a mandamus action after staff said county placement of two individuals near Silver Spring Drive appeared to violate Chapter 980’s 1,500‑foot restriction; a resident urged the action during remote public comment.
Mayor Kennedy and city attorneys briefed the Common Council on a recommended legal step to compel the county to follow state placement rules for individuals designated under Chapter 980 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
City Attorney Mr. Baer said the city previously asked the county‑appointed committee to avoid placing the two people within 1,500 feet of designated areas — including park space and trail…
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