No More Spending Like Drunken Sailors (On Credit)
The Mayor has all his bright shiny toys, now, he says, its time to cut back. It's about time.May 18, 2010TO: Department &...
Last Chance to speak to County Human Services Budget (Part II)
Who knows what amendments might come up tonight or at the county board, you need to be psychic in order to testify on the county budget apparently. They will tell you after you testify, if they let you, what they will be voting on, maybe.
Back to Summer Round Up
Sunny and 80 degrees today, a little different than yesterday. Today is Friday for me, I'm off to Sturgeon Bay for the Steel Bridge Music Festival tomorrow morning. Bringing my computer (and work) with me and intend to be on-line to keep blogging, but the schedule might be a little off. I'll be mostly hanging out at the Ladder House if you make it up that way.
Mayor Grabs More Power
In response to questions about how and when the latest committee to look at the houses in James Madison Park was formed and appointed, we get this from the city attorney's office - unlike the past 12 - 15 years that I have been paying attention - now, the Mayor just is making appointments without Council approval. Even when the staff who ordered it doesn't know what I'm talking about.
Teacher Pay – Part 2 – Solutions!
I have been accused of just complaining and offering up no solutions. Since I offered up we need to pay teachers what they...
AHAA Endorsement: District 3
Lauren Cnare v Barbara Davis
Holy. Edgewater. Mess.
The conditional use appeal gets interesting . . .and it isn't even Friday. Here's the City Attorney's memo and attachments. 8 pages of...
Policy on Undergrounding Utility Wires in a Flash!
Board of Estimates today, Board of Public Works Wednesday and probably approved by council a week from tomorrow. So, if you're interested in how much you pay and how and when and why, you might want to read this.
Human Services Still Facing Drastic Cuts
It seemed like good news when County Executive Parisi announced he would "restore" $1.9M in funds. But here's the what still isn't funded . . . the list is extensive and breathtaking.
Common Council Recap (Part 1)
I know I don't have it in me tonight to really do this, so its going to be brief.
Overture Deal Explained
No TV cameras, major Overture parties not here, just the alders, and its 10 after 5:00 - perhaps they are holding their own press conference elsewhere?
Tuesday (Everything but the Recall) Round Up
It will be short. Very short.