Madison

It's no secret, I don't like cops. The institution not the people. But I've always thought that I was for the most part, treated in a manner that was at least borderline acceptable - until yesterday . . .

So, early voting has started . . . and continues through March 31st. When and where varies . . . here's the list at the moment.

Last week I think only 2 committees met - this week it looks like 23 at the moment - of course that will change. The Common Council will try again to meet - for the third time. Water Utility will be talking PFAS, and more . ..

Thank goodness someone will be fighting for this young student repeatedly punched in the head by the police.  More on this on Monday, but here's the news.

Wondering just what's changed in the Downtown plan since November? Thankfully, we have very helpful City Staff who've made it easier to figure it out.

Capital Budget, Judge Doyle Square, Snow Emergency Zone changes, Water Utility position on F-35s, Government Structure Open Housing,  Visions alcohol license revocation hearing, Dogs in Parks,  relocating Intercity Bus Stop (Memorial Union -> Lake Street), Equitable Development report, banning plastic straws and more!

The Common Council Executive Committee is considering the Task Force on Equity in Music and Entertainment report today, the last stop before it goes to the council. This has already gone to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC), Transportation Policy and Planning Board (TPPB), Public Safety Review Committee (PSRC) and the Madison Arts Commission (MAC). In the past month and a half they all have recommended to either accept or adopt the report. Accept means they receive it and don't commit to actually doing it, adopt means it becomes policy. The title says accept, the resolution says adopt so I think there might be some confusion. Anyways, here's their 31 Recommendations!

Quite frankly, it's quite hard to tell. It's quite the mess and there is more information missing than available. There is very little information about who paid whom and how much to lobby for which matters.

Council meets this week. Top of State St., PFAS Committee, Office of Resident Engagement, Independent Auditor for police, Salt Usage, Salvation Army Redevelopment/Shelter and more.

A few random thoughts on Maniaci's recent open records request to "determine who ratted her out to the press", in regards to her health-care...

30 minutes.

Nothing apparent. Meeting stars at 7:00, not 6:30 due to Rosh Hashanah.