Round Up, Tuesday, 11/19/19
A bit overdue, but here's what I've got!
County Executive Signs Budget, Vetoes What?
On November 15th the County Executive sent out a press release saying he signed the 2020 Budget. However, the County Board Agenda is being amended to include a veto over-ride. Say what?
County Week Ahead
Computer woes slowed me down, so I missed 2 meetings this week, but there are 17 more! Including County Board meeting this week.
Homeless Bills Stalled in Legislature til January
Here is the update from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Homelessness. This is an initiative both the city and county have given a couple thousands of dollars a year to.
Big Dane County Budget Night Meeting!
County Board budget night lasted less than an hour . . . no discussion on the capital budget. Limited discussion on two amendments to the operating budget totalling $2,480. No public input. But plenty of speecifying.
Round Up – Monday, 11/11/19
Snow plowing updates, F-35 updates, Judge Doyle Square neighborhood meeting, upcoming events and neighborhood meetings and more!
Final Vote on County Budget Monday
Well, they have meetings scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, but I'll eat my hat (and my scarf and gloves) if they aren't done Monday.
County Week Ahead
County Budget scheduled for three nights, but it takes about an hour. Jail presentation at Public Works and Transportation, Journey Mental Health Update at Health and Human Needs, fines for illegal stormwater discharge and more.
Dane County Board Recap
A little discussion on if county board chairs should get paid $100 more a month, some technical corrections and a spat about what gets referred to committees. Lots of absences!
Round Up, Thursday 11/7/19
Various city updates, Cookies with a Cop (?!?), Occupy Madison 5 year Anniversary, Housing Openings at the YWCA and more!
2 County Board Supervisors Already Declared Not Running in the Spring
Nomination papers to run for county board can officially start being circulated on December 1st (about 3 weeks!) Rumors of multiple incumbents not running are circulating. Will you run for county board?
County Board Finance Committee 43 Budget Amendments, 9 Fee Changes in 45 Minutes
Now that's efficiency! And lacking in transparency and public accountability! Who did actually decide what made it in to the amendment packets and what didn't?