residents.“We won’t have to take out any more loans for this project, and the overall amount of loans that we’re taking out is going to be substantially less than what we projected when we started,” he maintains. LOOKING AHEAD As for what is on the horizon, Mauston’s focus on growth and development remains a priority. As the county seat, partnerships with Juneau County are vital in this future vision, and the city values its regional partnerships, which include law enforcement, the Public Works department, and the Mauston School District. Haugh emphasizes, “There is just a lot of back and forth, and mutual partnerships that benefit everybody as a community.” Going forward, a zoning code rewrite tops the list for Haugh, creating a more inviting environment for developers who want to build homes in the city. “Another priority I have is the overall growth of our community and that involves three things. One is business growth, two is jobs, and three is census. I’d like to grow our population for the city. Some cities aren’t meant to grow. They’re never going to grow. But we are centrally located to where we have the ability and the needs to grow.” Mayor Teske concludes,“People are really our biggest asset. We have a large group of people who care very deeply about our community. We want to make it better for residents, but we also want to invite people in.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Greater Mauston Tourism Assoc. (GMTA) www.mauston.com/tourism GMTA promotes the Mauston, Wisconsin area by highlighting its natural beauty, extensive outdoor recreation options, cozy downtown area, and welcoming small-town charm. We utilize social media, a comprehensive community event calendar, radio, and print ads to market the area, knowing that others will enjoy it as much as we do. Photo Credit: Todd M Galbrecht of TMG Photography 128 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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