Failed plan to cut Wausau council committees could return as rules review begins

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review A failed plan to cut the number of Wausau council committees could resurface as the council’s rules committee begins a broad review of how alders do business. Alder Matt Hoenecke told the Rules Review Committee on Monday that he plans to bring the idea back at the committee’s next meeting. He cited complaints about the number of meetings and about items that pass through several committees before reaching the full council. “I think it warrants a closer look to see if more alders on fewer committees means more efficient city business, means more eyes on the issues before it comes to council,” Hoenecke said, adding that he was not yet saying consolidation is the answer. Mayor Doug Diny proposed shrinking the council’s committee structure at the start of the term in April. The plan drew a 6-5 majority but fell short of the two-thirds needed to change the standing rules.

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