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Mayor Diny officially vetoes Wausau city budget

Mayor Doug Diny vetoed the 2026 budget citing 7.5% staff growth, reliance on ending grants, and a $1.4 million referendum tied to firefighter-paramedic positions.

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One day after the Wausau City Council approved the 2026 budget with nearly unanimous (11-1) support, Mayor Doug Diny has officially vetoed it.

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Wausau Mayor Diny unveils ‘veto-proof’ plan to save firefighters, avoid tax hike

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Mayor Diny officially vetoes Wausau city budget

One day after the Wausau City Council approved the 2026 budget with nearly unanimous (11-1) support, Mayor Doug Diny has officially vetoed it.

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Mayor’s ‘veto-proof’ plan ignores facts, contracts and community needs

By Wausau City Council President Lisa Rasmussen While no one is surprised by the Mayor’s budget veto, readers may not realize the budget that was

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Wausau budget: Passed. Then vetoed.

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WAOW broke the news in on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
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