Lack of participation forces City to look elsewhere for commission, committee members

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Lack of participation forces City to look elsewhere for commission, committee members


Reedsburg Common Council members and City staff participate in a meeting at City Hall. (Photo by Heather Stanek)

Fewer and fewer people are interested in local government, and that behavior is having a problematic effect on the City of Reedsburg.

The municipality has been struggling to find volunteers for its commissions, committees and boards. The situation is so severe that the parameters have been changed to try and attract participants.

 

 


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