History
In November 1909 a movement to change the city government from Aldermanic to the commission form was launched by the West Side Boosters, the forerunners of the Water Street, Eau Claire Business Men. The campaign that preceded the February 15 election was a heated one. Local rallies were held in various sections of the city and mass meetings in the Opera House. The 20 members of the old common council were about equally split about the change. The final vote was 1867 for change and 995 against.
Since switching from a mayoral system in 1948, Eau Claire has had a city manager-city council form of government. Eau Claire City Council presidents are elected at-large to serve as head of the council. They are elected in odd-numbered years.
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