Summary
La Crosse’s Common Council voted to put $90,000 toward a court fight over French Island’s push to incorporate. That means local tax dollars are now funding a legal battle over who gets to govern the island. If you live in the city, this is your money and your local government’s boundary fight.
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Impact analysis
The city is spending $90,000 of taxpayer money on the legal appeal, so residents are footing the bill for the court fight.
City officials and residents who want La Crosse to keep control over French Island get the legal backing they asked for.
French Island residents pursuing incorporation—and city taxpayers who may not want their money spent on the lawsuit—are on the losing end.
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La Crosse Common Council approves $90,000 to appeal French Island incorporation - news8000.com
La Crosse Common Council approves $90,000 to appeal French Island incorporation news8000.com
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