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RandySF

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Sat Apr 4, 2026, 01:29 AM 8 hrs ago

Eau Claire City Council Candidates Make Final Push Ahead of Election

With just days until the election, the two candidates for Eau Claire City Council president - Scott Rogers and Jeremy Gragert - are making a final push to connect with voters this weekend. The winner will face the task of addressing a projected $2.2 million budget deficit for the city in 2027.

WHY IT MATTERS
The City Council president plays a key role in setting the agenda and priorities for Eau Claire, which is facing significant fiscal challenges in the coming years. The election outcome could have a major impact on how the city navigates these budgetary issues.

THE DETAILS
Both Rogers and Gragert plan to go door-to-door this weekend as part of their final campaign efforts before Tuesday's election. Eau Claire city officials have projected a $2.2 million budget deficit for 2027, which the new City Council president will need to help address.




https://nationaltoday.com/us/wi/eau-claire/news/2026/04/03/eau-claire-city-council-candidates-make-final-push-ahead-of-election/

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