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New Richmond officials review mayor–council and council–manager government models
Summary
City officials in New Richmond are discussing whether to keep the longtime mayor–council structure or adopt a council–manager model; the choice would change who oversees police and fire operations, how ballots are cast and how council leadership is selected.
New Richmond City officials have been discussing whether to continue the city’s longtime mayor–council system or adopt a council–manager form of government, an informational video says.
The video, presented by an unidentified city narrator, explained the practical differences between the two models and why the choice matters locally. Under the current mayor–council form, New Richmond elects a mayor to a two‑year term who chairs meetings, votes only to break ties and — under Wisconsin practice — serves as the statutory…
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