Random Monday Morning thoughts
Gender, City's Hiring Practices, Schools, Affordable Housing and more . . .Gender - Paul Soglin has some comments about a news article about the...
Another week: Come, And Gone. 33 days left.
So, remember when the Mayor let Inclusionary Zoning die? He promised a committee that was charged to come up with new answers by...
TiVo’d Council Meeting, Part II
The important/juicy part . . . Check here for part 1.PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONAlder Solomon clarified his motion was to figure out the implications...
Housing: What’s Next?
Anyone who lives in Madison knows that finding a good place to live that you can afford is a bit of a struggle, even...
Council Recap: December 4
The council meeting was a short 1.5 hours, with little to report. Here's what happened of note:1. Dick Wagner received the Jeff...
The "Problem" with the Homeless
Has war been declared on the homeless? Should we fence off our parks, prevent people from getting food from food pantries and prevent...
Property Tax Exemption Tonight At Council!
So, the once meaningful resolution has become a feel good resolution, with major modifications that change its intent.1. Originally, the resolution directed the...
Lottery for Low-Income Housing
Just as Dane County Housing Authority opened their Section 8 waiting list (now closed since October 12, 2007) for the first time in 5...
Property Tax Exemption: Where’s the "Out"?
So, Attorney Tim Radelet has suggested how the City can get out of this situation. The Property Tax Exemption Subcommittee of the Housing...
Rent Going UP – $1-1.5 Million!
What happens when over 1,000 affordable housing units that were previous tax exempt suddenly have to pay property taxes? Evictions, rent increases, affordable...
Downtown Affordable Housing to be Demolished
Ugh . . .Ok, this is part of my demolition watch, which I hardly ever comment on, but . . . boarding houses and...
Ask a question . . . and let the chaos begin . ..
So, I asked a question in a private meeting the other day . . . and I've had people ask me the silliest questions...