Hump Day Round Up . . .

For some, today is Friday . . .

OK, OK, WE’LL TEST YOUR WATER
They seem to have reluctantly agreed to test the water in January for carcinogens, but there is nothing wrong with it . . . geez, thanks.

LAZY, BAD MEDIA
Seriously, how do you write this story without mentioning the properties stolen from African American landlords? More just re-writing the Mayor’s press releases with inexperienced staff that doesn’t know about the controversy and that it should be in the story? “Affordable Housing for Seniors starting at $520 – $700/month. Is that really affordable for seniors on fixed incomes?

SECRET DONOR REVEALED
Ok, what was the big deal, why couldn’t they tell the council who it was when they passed the resolution?

BRING HOME THE BACON WALKER!
At least I think that is what this editorial is about . . .

UNIVERSITY AVENUE PROJECT CAN MAKE NOISE!
Interesting, why no restrictions on this new building, but restrictions on the Blue Moon? Watch for it to come to council so they can discuss it too. More here.

R PLACE LAWSUIT
The Isthmus story on it.

ELECTIONS NEWS
Check the “Spring Elections” tab for other updates, but here’s everything in the last 24 hours
Alders
TSOT 12/21/10 – 6th Alder Not Running
TSOT 12/22/10 – Rummel Is Running!
TSOT 12/21/10 – 4 new alders running
WSJ 12/21/10 – Compton not running

Mayor
Barry Orton 12/21/10 – Yup, Soglin is running, press conference today 11:00, Warner Park
WSJ 12/21/10 – Richard Allen drops out, supports Soglin
Emily Mills 12/21/10 – Soglin good for race, Cieslewicz should be made to answer

County Exec
WSJ 12/21/10 – Falk steps down temporarily
Sconz 12/21/10 – Barry, Back to the 80s!
Verona Press 12/22/10 – Wineke running
WP 12/21/10 – County Exec McDonell appoints Falk, pending Board Approval
Channel 27 12/21/10 – McDonell County Executive

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