Planning & Development

The mission of the City of La Crosse Planning & Department is to improve the conditions of life in La Crosse through expert advisement of economic, environmental, and social data, through recommendations to the public, policymakers, and partners, and to foster a civic spirit that desires a condition of sustained improvement to the city for future generations.

Please contact Staff using the contact information provided below.

Andrea Trane
Director of Planning & Development
(608) 789-8321

Tim Acklin, AICP
Deputy Director
(608) 789-7391

Lewis Kuhlman, AICP
Environmental & Sustainability Planner
(608) 789-7361

Julie Emslie
Economic Development Administrator
(608) 789-7393

Mara Keyes
Community Development Manager
(608) 789-7362

Brian Sampson
Homeless Services Coordinator
(608) 789-8687

Linzi Washtock
Program Compliance Specialist 
(608) 789-8311

Jenna Dinkel
Associate Planner
(608) 789-8676

Jonah Denson
Neighborhood Housing Development Associate
(608) 789-7360

Carly Kessler
Planning and Development Administrative Specialist
(608) 789-7526