More new housing, possible local sales tax are goals for La Crosse, set by departing Mayor Reynolds

Providing new housing in La Crosse is a goal being set for city government this year, and pretty much every year for the near future, according to Mayor Mitch Reynolds.

The mayor, who will be on WIZM’s La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, gave his final State of the City speech last week, during the January city council meeting. Reynolds, whose term ends in April, spoke about the projected need for additional homes.

“According to the recently completed housing study, our city needs to add upwards of 200 new homes annually to meet demand and insure economic vitality,” said Reynolds.

He cited the 5th Ward residences, the Collective on 4th, and the development at River Point District along Copeland Avenue as areas where new housing is being occupied or still being developed...

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Ken Notes: I live in the 5th Ward residences and may move the the new River Point District...