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Personnel Board Doesn’t Approve Common Council Policy Analyst Position

And, apparently, no one say it coming.

Not Publicly Noticed?

Last night the alders were all invited to a meeting by the mayor's office - but the public wasn't! Well, the "business community" was invited, but the meeting wasn't publicly noticed for the general public.

Three Important Events This Week

Ok, besides the event at the Labor Temple (see details below) . . . that makes four.

2 Demolitions for Large Project on Planned Parenthood Site

Their old site, on 400 W Mifflin . . . the heart of Miffland . . .

Nevermind, You’re still on that committee! For Now.

So annoying when the council members don't do their jobs and ask questions - in advance. Luckily, they are fixing this one and the people I blogged about will NOT be kicked off the committee - yet! Here's two explanations.

Housing Committee FAIL!

How long is the Mayor going to let this continue . . . why can't his appointees seem to show up? Could this be by design? Or just an indication of its priority?

6 changes to the City Week Ahead This Morning

I think they should change the name of the "Weekly Schedule" to the "Kinda, Maybe, Not Really Weekly Schedule".

Overture Updates

This is from yesterday . . . update on Thursday, Friday and Saturday meetings . . .

City Attorney’s Advice Has Chilling Impact on Public Information

Cap Times reporter Abby Becker did a great story on where elected officials stood on F-35s. But the City Attorney advised alders not to respond.  Why?  He also issued a formal opinion on "negative" and "walking" quorum.  

Thinking you need a Union?

Well, learn how to do it yourself! As "management" I probably shouldn't be encouraging this . . . but it would...

Maniaci Wants Steak Not Salad

She wants her free trips worth "thousands of dollars" and hundred dollar meals cuz the alternatives are a "nightmare". Health care, I could at least understand, this, is just, wow.

Dec. 21 – Homeless Person’s Memorial Service

The longest day of the year . . . also one of the saddest.