Common Council - Regular Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Common Council meeting on January 15, 2026, was primarily a test of the audio equipment, with various microphones being checked for functionality and static. One council member made a motion to have Fridays and Mondays off, which was seconded.

About this meeting

Government Body: Common Council
Meeting Type: Common Council
Location: La Crosse, WI
Meeting Date: January 15, 2026

6 sections (from 7 segments)

2:29•Speaker 1

This is Sandra Craig, and I am calling this test meeting of council to order.

2:39 – 2:54•Speaker 2

This is a test. This is a test for the council meeting. I do not like that it is eight degrees outside right now. I wish I was in, well, anywhere further south. Testing. Testing. Can you hear any static? Testing.

3:12 – 3:29•Speaker 1

This is the podium mic. Test. Test. Test. We gotta have it pretty close to your face.

4:02•Speaker 2

Testing. Testing. Is there any static on the line? This is a test for the council chambers. Today is Thursday, January 15.

4:14•Speaker 1

This is the chair mic Testing. Testing.

4:29•Speaker 2

I'd like to make a motion that we have off every Friday and Monday. Is there a second? I second that.

This transcript was automatically generated from the official public meeting video and is presented unedited. It reflects remarks made on the public record by elected officials, staff, and public commenters. Transcript accuracy may vary; view the original recording for reference.