Wausau Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting Pt.1 - 10/19/26

The City of Wausau Public Health & Safety Committee meeting on October 19, 2026, focused primarily on the city’s Flock Group Inc. automated license plate reader (ALPR) contract. Public commenters urged the committee to end or not fund the system, citing privacy, misuse, and oversight concerns; one speaker referenced approximately $50,000 in payments or funding. Speakers also proposed restricting data sharing and searches, requiring case numbers, and improving audits. A commenter cited Section 11.16 of the contract, which they said permits termination on 30 days’ written notice without penalty if the council does not fund it. The police captain defended the cameras and described limits on their coverage and improvements to auditing, while acknowledging the committee’s authority to decide whether to continue funding. The transcript does not show a decision on the contract or its funding.

The committee approved the preceding meeting’s minutes and approved and denied licenses as presented. It then voted unanimously to adjourn to closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) to discuss the contract with Flock Group Inc.; the transcript ends before any closed-session outcome or further action is reported.