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Topics related to Dane County. This includes county gov’t and places outside of Madison.

How’s It Going at Token Creek?

I get asked this question about 5 times a day, and I don't really know what to say. It sucks. I personally hate it. But some find a reason to like it. I don't.

Why Does the County Resist the Simplest of Issues

Laundry and showers could be put in the Warming Center with relative ease and low cost. Fire safety issues also need to be addressed. And isn't the county embarrassed about the porta-potty location? I don't understand their bizarre resistance to making people's lives just the slightest little itty bit better. Instead, they do and say the goofiest of things.

County Board Budget/RTA Week Ahead

Four RTA meetings this week. . . . and they might finish their budget tonight.
daily round up

More Timely, Improved Round Up

Ok - going old school, the way my round ups used to be.  Going to post more frequently with more news in here - things that could be their own posts if I had more time!

In Sharp Contrast to the City Council

City Council was anti-disclosure, County Board, pro-disclosure. However, they are years behind he City on the matter of electronic filing of campaign finance reports.

Who Pays to Bury Poor People?

The county used to have a fund, it became a state function in last year's budget, but seems like that is not working out so well. Check this out.

A moment of silence.

We have a lot to think about.
WORT

Week of August 10, 2020

Brenda Konkel and Dylan Brogan discuss what is up in the week ahead in local government meetings.

County Primary Week Ahead

A few county board primaries this week.
dane county week ahead

Dane County Week Ahead 1/13/20

Lame duck session in effect, last week the full county board cancelled their meeting, this week Public Protection and Judiciary and no agenda for Health and Human Needs.

“Plan B” for Overture?

Maybe. We'll consider it.

Long Overdue Round Up

You're probably wondering why I'm slacking . . . well, I've been sick for the last week. If you go to a...