My Neighborhood Is a Nightmare
Politically, that is. My alder, at the last minute and without consultations with anyone, wants to up-zone it tonight at the plan commission . . . which is making me think again what a disaster this situation is. It's definitely an only-in-Madison situation.
Demolition Updates
I'm working on a history of demolitions, looking for trends, but for now, here are all the (31) demolition proposals since my last update . . . in September.
First Casualty of New Policy
Not enough time to get liquor permit, event cancelled. Bummer, because Tenant Resource Center would have gotten part of the proceeds
Things Going On Around Town Round Up
Not a media round up - but a round up of various emails I get about events, presentations, input sessions, etc.
Where Should the Homeless Go?
Madison still wants to know! Coming soon to a neighborhood near you?
Complain About Alternative Transportation on Leap Day!
With this being a leap-year, and the great day fast approaching, I hereby declare February 29th as "Complain about alternative transportation day."
So how about...
What is the City Changing in their Approach to Snow?
Here's the unedited version of the recommendations that were discussed at and the notes from the final meeting of the snow committee with [bk comments.].
Dane County Week Ahead 6/22/20
Court's impact on jail population and COVID-19 response, an in person meeting!!!, drama over eviction prevention money (white supremacy in action!) and more.
Overture Round Up (Updated!)
This is one of the many meetings I didn't make it to last night, but here's some of the information you might be interested...
Mayor’s Capital Budget Message
Sounds a bit familiar, but a bit of a twist. The mayor's capital budget does the typical "no new projects" but there is more talk of climate change, equity, planning, priorities and ranking and more narrative justifications.
Committee Members and Staff Needed
Soglin is looking for you! Women and People of Color, now encouraged to apply!
Porchlight Homeless Day Center Issues
I'm not really sure the drop in center was the right thing to do, but given the time constraints I didn't have a better answer, but here's my issues with the project.