City Week Ahead
Sorry the city website stopped cooperating for the council agenda, but the rest is here.
MRFY: Doing Great Work Around Homeless Youth
I continue to be surprised by the numbers of homeless people on the streets, hidden all over the city. Perhaps some of the most compelling stories come from the young people - many of them out there on their own. Check this out.
Manski Out.
Groan.
Um, would have been nice to know this three days ago - in the interest of "honesty and transparency". And democracy. And...
What an Honor
These just got posted to Facebook, so I am just seeing them now, but it is one of the best compliments . . .
Rhythm & Booms Bad for the Environment
I'm not an environmentalist activist or well versed in the issues - but this one seems kinda obvious. I'm surprised we had to spend so much time (and money) getting studies done.
EANR: Let Occupiers Stay At Token Creek Til May 1 (Part I)
It was unanimous, with the conservatives leading the way! Wiggy was phenomenal - meaning he really understands what is going on at Token Creek and articulated it well. Such a bizarro world.
AHAA Endorsement: District 2
This race still upsets me that two good candidates were kicked off the ballot.
AHAA Endorsement: District 13
Incumbent didn't answer the questions, very frustrating - I guess Sue Ellingson doesn't think we have housing issues in this city?
AHAA Endorsement: District 15
Affordable Housing Action Alliance asked 8 questions to all the candidates and then did endorsement interviews in most of the races or will be doing them.
Primary Day!!
Tuesday February 19, 2013 is Wisconsin Primary Day! There are only a couple races on the ballot, but these races are very important!...
Who is doing more for Homelessness and Poverty?
Well, the city has their heads buried in the sand and are busy pointing fingers at the county . . . the county is working a little harder at the legislative level (head buried in sand at executive level). Check out just this week's meeting schedules for an example.
Stunning Housing News
Wait lists are so long for public housing they are closing the housing lists as of March 1st. I haven't seen it this bad in the 20 years I've been working in housing.