
State Rep. Rob Swearingen speaks to a group of concerned citizens during a listening session Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at the Rhinelander District Library. (Photo by Beckie Gaskill/Lakeland Times)
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Legislators hold series of listening sessions in Northwoods
Wake boat controversy dominates discussion
The boating season is over for the year but the health and future of local lakes is on the minds of many as three listening sessions hosted by state Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Rep. Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) this week drew standing-room only crowds who were focused primarily on the issue of wake boats and enhanced wakes.