What Will the Council Talk About Tonght?
According to their consent agenda, only the things listed below and the items that people show up to talk about . . .
What is going on with our Bus Shelters/Stops?
Seems like extreme mixed messages . . . replace and remove?
What do you think of Madison’s Community Policing?
Having learned all about community policing as an undergraduate with a Criminal Justice degree - I have lots of opinions. Madison was always held up as the model police department - but when I got on the council and watched us erode our community policing efforts, it was horribly sad to me. Now, you all have the opportunity to let the police department know what you think about their "community policing".
Soglin Says More Capital Budget Cuts Needed
Last year it was easier . . . since there was so much that Mayor Dave was putting in the budget that never got built . . . this year, more cuts . . . this ought to be interesting.
Homeless Men to get 90 days in Shelter this Year
The May extension to accommodate Occupy has resulted in all men getting an extra 30 days in shelter - this year only. Details below.
City Week Ahead
My sleeping schedule has not changed yet to accommodate my blogging, so sorry this is late, will work on getting back to blogging properly.
Soglin’s Anti-Poverty Plan
Pat Schneider did a good article on Soglin and his anti-poverty plan. The Mayor is sounding a little defensive, which is a bummer,...
Wisconsin State Journal a Division of the MacIver Institute
We all remember what happened last year, the teachers of the state, led by MTI, stormed the Capitol when ACT10 was introduced. Their...
Bus Stop Voter Registration!
More volunteers needed . . . League of Women Voters and City Clerks office is registering people at bus stops . . .. the process to get qualified to do so it outlined here as well. Remember, there is only one week to get people registered! Starting yesterday . . .
City Snubs Tenants – 50% of its residents
Last November, 6 months ago, the state passed a law removing many of the tenant protections in Madison. In March, they passed another bill eliminating tenant rights and increasing landlord rights. With a 2% vacancy rate right now, its a housing crisis for people looking for housing, rents are increasing at alarming rates and the city is doing what?
Upcoming Parks & Community Events
Olin Turville, Warner and others!
Olin-Turville Park Events
Join the Friends of Olin-Turville Park (FOOT), Madison Police Department, and Madison Parks for some fun, free, family...
Social Justice Center Turns 12 years old!
12 years . . . seems like only yesterday. Gives awards to Chuck & Connie Smalley and the TAA!