John Andersen: Looking closely at the proposed fire department 'merger"
I have been following the proposed 'merger' between the City of Eau Claire Fire Department and the City of Altoona Fire Department with more than a...
February 6, 2023
1:34 AM
I have been following the proposed 'merger' between the City of Eau Claire Fire Department and the City of Altoona Fire Department with more than a passing interest. These proposals come and go with amazing frequency. The Wisconsin Policy Forum is a prime mover in many of these mergers so a closer look is in order. The definition of 'merger' is not quite as simple as people believe. Investopedia defines a merger this way: 'a merger is an agreement that unites two existing companies into one new company.
John Andersen