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La Crosse Today
By the People, for the People
La Crosse City Council to Discuss Campbell Incorporation
Potential village incorporation could impact French Island water access
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:42am
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The La Crosse City Council's decision on Campbell's incorporation could reshape the political landscape and water access for French Island residents.La Crosse TodayThe La Crosse City Council is set to consider whether to allow the Town of Campbell to incorporate as a separate village. This long-running dispute centers on French Island residents seeking to establish their own water system due to PFAS contamination in local wells.
Why it matters
The incorporation effort has been contentious, with the city previously fighting attempts by French Island to break away. Allowing Campbell to incorporate could enable the town to set up its own municipal water infrastructure, but would also reduce La Crosse's tax base and jurisdiction.
The details
Last month, state officials approved the incorporation petition filed by Campbell residents. This could lead to a referendum where voters would make the final decision on whether to establish the Town of Campbell as an independent village. The council will discuss the matter in a special session before their regular April meeting.
- The La Crosse City Council will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
- State officials approved Campbell's incorporation petition last month.
The players
Town of Campbell
A community on French Island that is seeking to incorporate as an independent village, in part to address PFAS contamination in local wells.
La Crosse City Council
The governing body of the City of La Crosse, which has previously fought efforts by French Island residents to incorporate separately.
What’s next
If the council approves the incorporation, it would then go to a referendum where Campbell residents would make the final decision.
The takeaway
This long-running dispute over French Island's political status highlights the complex issues surrounding water access and municipal boundaries, with both the city and town seeking to protect their interests.
