Homeless Services vs. Economic Development
What a ridiculous choice to have to make! Your input needed tonight! I believe the federal law and intent dictate what the...
Speaking of Friendly . . .
Um, if you're homeless, you're not allowed to be!That's right. Downtown Madison, Inc. and Mayor Dave don't want the homeless talking to people....
Housing & Homelessness: Cuts plus no new City funding.
In a year when we have heard all about adding 30 police officers to our City budget and the police department budget went from...
Mixed Messages about the Homeless
On the one hand, there was a meeting on campus to help people understand homelessness and that people who are homeless are human beings...
Two Americas
I'm not a Democrat. I'm a member of the Green Party but . . . it's hard to ignore this. When is...
Hardball.
I had heard about this from a church member, but was surprised and somewhat pleased to see it in the paper. Good churches...
Homeless Meters?
You're kidding me. Is this a serious proposal?Ok - its an interesting idea. There are ways to make it more interesting, but...
End of the Third Week in May, We are Busy Bees, Cross-Pollinating.
This past week was another full one. I was very grateful for the grey and cold days at the earlier part of the week,...
Board of Estimates Budget meeting! Part II: Operating Budget
To read in chronological order, you'll want to read the post below about the Board of Estimates Capital Budget amendments first. After...
FISH – Next Homelessness Event!
The Dane County Coalition to Fight Poverty and End Homelessness (DCCFHEP - possibly the worst name ever) has changed its name to FISH (Fighting...
Homelessness and How the City Treats People.
Is this acceptable behavior? The article is here, but you have to watch the video. That was the article done a week...
Friday Round Up . . .
Ex-alder gives advice to colleagues, Olinger leaving the city, kudos to public health, Kailin service, Brews for WYOU, Homeless Memorial Day, composting, and more,...