Marshfield Council Preview: Budget Workshop and October Meeting

By David Ballerstein – Marshfield Now!
MARSHFIELD – The City of Marshfield’s Council Preview Program returned with host Tom Loucks, joined by Mayor Lois TeStrake and City Administrator Steve Barg, to highlight what’s ahead for the Common Council in October.
Double Meeting on October 14Barg noted that October 14 will be a “double header” evening for city leaders. At 5:00 p.m., the council will convene its second budget workshop, followed by the regular monthly council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Budget Workshop Focus
The workshop continues the city’s review of the proposed 2026 budget, giving council members a chance to dig deeper into department requests and overall priorities. Barg emphasized the importance of these discussions as the city works to align financial resources with community needs.

Council Meeting Agenda
At 7:00 p.m., the council will transition into its regular meeting. Among the items on the agenda are departmental updates, licensing and permitting requests, and routine city business.

Mayor’s Perspective
Mayor TeStrake highlighted how October meetings carry added weight as the city moves toward finalizing its budget later in the year. She encouraged residents to follow along with the process and stay connected to the decisions that impact local services.
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Watch the Program
The full discussion can be seen on Marshfield Now! Channel 990 and streamed through the Marshfield Broadcasting Smart TV app (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV). Episodes are also available on demand at www.marshfieldbroadcasting.com.

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