More Smoke . . .
The recent efforts by Heather Mees and the Citizens for Responsible Government to recall the mayor are just silly. I don't agree with their...
Dane County Education Meeting
The community wide education meeting was very much a success. With a solid crowd and great speakers, the Sunday afternoon meeting...
Unqualified.
Warning: This post might not be "nice", but after thinking about it for a few days, I believe it is right. Unfortunately,...
Water Utility Resignation Is A Start.
I gotta agree with Bill Leuders. Well, kinda. I'm not sad about seeing Gonzalez leave, in fact, it wasn't soon enough. ...
Cottage Grove is open for business….or is it?
After a long, secret and unsuccessful courtship of Walgreens which included a costly and controversial change from a roundabout to new stop lights. ...
Apologize?
No. I didn't accuse anyone of any official misconduct, the Mayor's office did. Apparently, the Mayor thinks I should apologize...
Board of Estimates (Preview of Issues to Come) Recap
Mark Clear violates ethics ordinance?, TIF falling out of favor with Madison School District and County (could future TIF districts and expansions . ....
Wake up and Smell the Coffee!
Especially if your in Verona, WI! Local Verona small business Tuvalu Coffeehouse has come under some scrutiny(both positive and negative) for...
An Alternative Plan for Brittingham
The Mayor released his plan for Brittingham Park last week. The Parks Commission "accepted" the plan, but was not allowed to modify it,...
Mixed Messages
Yesterday, I grabbed dinner and a beer at the Great Dane after a meeting. I happened to be facing the window and saw...
Why the Choice for County Clerk Matters
I believe that the appointment of the next Dane County Clerk will have a significant impact on the future direction of our State, our...
County Board Recap
It may have been short, but I'm glad Robin Schmidt and others did what they did. Once again, the most excitement was during...