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Lake Geneva

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Lake Geneva public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

50 topics

Zoning

Peller property joint hearing

1 commentLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Public Safety

Flock license plate reader budget line

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Zoning

Peller Road land use amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Budget

Avian committee funding

1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Zoning

Appointed city attorney proposal

1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Zoning

Appointed city attorney cost and accountability

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development

Land sale and council conduct

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Sidewalk accessibility and ice removal

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Parks Rec

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning

Conditional Use Permit — 4-foot fence at 533 Spring Street

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec

GLAS observatory project

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development

Symphony Bay gravel paths (Resolution 26-R55)

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development

Symphony Bay path erosion and property line (Res. 26-R55)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Taxes Budget

Finance and Operations Committee proposal (item 16)

1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development

Symphony Bay gravel path (Res. 26-R55)

1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Taxes Budget

Finance committee dissolution (Item 16)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development

140 Broad Street PD-GDP (Resolution 26-R50)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Development

Simple Cafe culinary campus GDP (Resolution 26-R53)

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Community

Ukraine humanitarian proclamation

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Public Safety

Townline Road public safety facility (item 18)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Development

Symphony Bay path surface and erosion concerns

1 supportive2 opposed4 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Environment

Waterway Classification at Hillmoor

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety

Federal program cuts and disability services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Comment

State Assembly candidacy and policy platform

1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Parks Rec

Friends of Hillmoor projects

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

July 3rd storm cleanup

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 27, 2026
Tourism

Bridal Expo grant

1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Environment

Native Plantings and Pollinator Health

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

736-738 Main Street facade project

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Water Utilities

1626 Evergreen Lane reconstruction

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Development

736-738 Main St facade renovations

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Taxes Budget

Tourism Commission ordinance

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Public Safety

Tree maintenance ordinance

1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Zoning

Scotney conditional use permit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Development

Scotney supper club traffic safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Development

Public safety facility and supper club CUP

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Development

Public safety facility siting

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Development

Supper club CUP / police-fire site

1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Capital improvements / Tourism Commission

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Development

Swan Creek Supper Club traffic

1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Public Safety

ADA accessibility at pedestrian signals

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Development

Simple Food Group purchase extension

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Public Safety

ADA access and city treatment of disabled residents

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Zoning

Swan Creek Supper Club CUP

10 supportive1 opposed
11 commentsLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Budget

Correspondence acknowledgment

1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Development

Simple Food Group easements

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Development

Scotney indoor entertainment facility CUP (12.c)

1 supportive9 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Development

Swan Creek Supper Club

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

Candidate introduction — Assembly District 33

1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Public Safety

Health and safety awareness

1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026

In the News

11 articles

Recent coverage of Lake Geneva from local and regional media.

WGN-TVfatal boating accident

New details released in Lake Geneva boating tragedy that killed 3 children

New details released in Lake Geneva boating tragedy that killed 3 children WGN-TV

Jul 6, 2026
Shaw Localstorm damage and boat capsize tragedy

Lake Geneva-area storms: 3 children dead when boat capsizes, widespread damage, hundreds of downed trees

Lake Geneva-area storms: 3 children dead when boat capsizes, widespread damage, hundreds of downed trees Shaw Local

Jul 4, 2026
NBC 5 Chicagosevere storm damage

‘It's bad': Deadly storms hit Lake Geneva area during busy tourism weekend

‘It's bad': Deadly storms hit Lake Geneva area during busy tourism weekend NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 3, 2026
WTMJlake boating tragedy and water safety

Three children dead and seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Lake Geneva

Three children dead and seven people rescued after boat capsizes in Lake Geneva WTMJ

Jul 3, 2026
KGANstorm-related boating fatality and rescue

Three dead, seven rescued after boat capsizes on Lake Geneva during storm

Three dead, seven rescued after boat capsizes on Lake Geneva during storm KGAN

Jul 3, 2026
TMJ4 NewsPride celebration event

Lake Geneva business leaders establish city's first-ever Pride celebration despite some online opposition

Lake Geneva business leaders establish city's first-ever Pride celebration despite some online opposition TMJ4 News

Jun 12, 2026
TMJ4 Newscouncil vote postponement on supper club development

Neighbors of proposed Lake Geneva supper club watch as city council postpones vote to approve it

Neighbors of proposed Lake Geneva supper club watch as city council postpones vote to approve it TMJ4 News

Jun 9, 2026
Spectrum Newsmayor's project vision

Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause shares vision for several projects

Lake Geneva Mayor Todd Krause shares vision for several projects Spectrum News

Feb 23, 2026
TMJ4 Newscommunity town hall event

People have lots to say about Lake Geneva ahead of Let's Talk event

People have lots to say about Lake Geneva ahead of Let's Talk event TMJ4 News

Jan 22, 2026
Spectrum NewsEMS staffing and response times

Study prompts Lake Geneva to staff Town of Linn, cutting EMS response times

Study prompts Lake Geneva to staff Town of Linn, cutting EMS response times Spectrum News

Dec 8, 2025
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Libertyshort-term rental fee reduction and refunds

Lake Geneva Lowers Short-Term Rental Fee, Property Owners Refunded

Lake Geneva Lowers Short-Term Rental Fee, Property Owners Refunded Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

Mar 2, 2022