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Eggs & Issues: Affordable Housing in Altoona March 5, 2026 Housing supply and affordability have been a top priority for the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, necessary for a growing economy and ensuring people have a place to live. On Friday, February 27th, the Chamber hosted an Eggs and Issues program that peered into the…

Altoona Taking a Thoughtful Approach to Housing Fund February 23, 2026 Overview    On February 27th, the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce is proud to take a look at Altoona’s innovative housing initiatives. At this Eggs and Issues, the discussion centers on the $6 million affordable housing fund, recent developments with Altoona’s 80-acre east side…

An Explanation of Mill Rates (2026) January 15, 2026 Mill Rates Explanation Property taxes are the responsibility of anyone owning property, such as land, buildings, and commercial areas, but how are these taxes calculated? Mill rates are a type of levy set by local governments every year to calculate property taxes. A single mill is…

Overview of Altoona’s Budget (2026) December 1, 2025 Overview of Altoona’s Budget:  A look into mill rates, economic development, and construction projects. A budget committee composed of the Mayor and City Council members prepared a comprehensive budget document detailing proposed revenue and expenditures for the City of Altoona (2026). The budget included renovations to expand…

An Overview of the Eau Claire County Budget November 16, 2025 A County Budget in Focus: Priorities in community services, addressing growing debt, and expenditure shifts. On November 12th, 2025, the County Budget passed with twenty-seven for and only two votes against. The Committee of Finance and Budget worked with the county administrator (and all…