Bus Fare Increase Hearing Tonight
This is the real hearing, the one that matters, since the Transit and Parking Commission is the one that makes these decisions unless it is appealed to the council.
Stand Up or Stand Aside?
New Madison Metro military recruiting ads . . .
County Board Budget Amendments – Personnel and Finance Recap
Part one today, the rest on Wednesday. These were all capital budget amendments.
Where Should the Homeless Go?
Madison still wants to know! Coming soon to a neighborhood near you?
Occupy Needs . . .
Ok - people keep asking me what they can do for Occupy, and here's the list . . .
City Week Ahead
Completed! Sorry about last week - I taught a seminar, attended one and took a day off an there just wasn't enough time in the week!
Desperate Times, Call for Desperate Measures!
Summer 2012, the Wisconsin republicans had the world by the balls. They had control over the State Assembly, the State Senate, the...
Council Recap I
Was at Occupy meeting last night, but here's what I got off Tivo this morning.
An Apology and Some Assistance!
Police Chief Noble Wary apologizes to the homeless people who had their things thrown out by the city, says they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. County Executive Moe Parisi and Mayor Paul Soglin allow Occupy to stay and are sending staff to help them find housing.
Occupy Update
Today is day four of being back at the 800 E Washington site and the police or other city departments have not been back to ask people to leave or inspect the camp.
A Better Occupy
All summer long we searched for better options, but we found none. So, we're back at 800 E. Washington, but hopefully have learned from past experiences and remain open to better locations - but there is no doubt, there is a need for somewhere to provide limited shelter, minimal heat and a sense of community.
Financing Voodoo for the Edgewater – $66 Million!
No big deal, don't pay attention. Won't effect us.