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Oshkosh residents and volunteers urge delay after city signals end to community TV and radio
Summary
Residents, long‑time volunteers and the Friends of Oshkosh Community Media pressed the Common Council on March 10 to pause a planned May 15 end to most city support for Oshkosh Media, demanding clearer plans for studios, archives and a community‑led transition; city officials apologized for poor communication and said GovTV will continue.
City officials faced sustained public criticism on March 10 after the city signaled it would end most city support for Oshkosh Community Media programs, a change city staff said is part of a broader reorganization of communications.
City Manager Rebecca Grill told the Common Council the administration is reviewing how services, staffing and resources are aligned and said the council sets priorities while the city manager implements them. She emphasized the need for better communication with residents and the council as staff examine options for the city’s media platforms.
Drew Bailey, the newly hired communications and engagement manager, apologized to the audience for the way initial messages were shared.…
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