Wausau Police & Fire Commission - 10/19/26

The Wausau Police and Fire Commission meeting on October 19, 2026, included updates on the proposed 2027 department budgets. Police budget changes include ending the All City Management adult crossing-guard contract and bringing oversight in-house, with about $40,000 in projected savings; reducing the Community Service Officer budget by 50%, saving about $45,000; and maintaining a reduced Humane Society stray-animal contract level. An upcoming School Resource Officer contract renewal is expected to produce about $50,000 in annual savings. The department also expects to restore certain one-time cuts, including ammunition purchases. No new contract awards or procurement votes were taken.