Mitch Reynolds squeaks by Vicki Markussen for La Crosse mayoral seat, despite getting outraised during campaign Reynolds narrowly claimed victory with 4,655 votes compared to Markussen's 4,450 April 7, 2021 12:07 AM Tyler Job Updated: LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – Former journalist Mitch Reynolds was elected as the city’s next mayor Tuesday night. “I want to make sure that I thank the people who have helped us get us to where we are right now,” Reynolds said. Reynolds will be taking over for Tim Kabat, who announced in December he will not seek a third term. “I have countless volunteers who’ve been on the streets from the very beginning, but also through the Polar Vortex in February,” Reynolds said.