5 more changes to the alleged City Week Ahead
4 yesterday, 5 today, that would be what, a C or D if we were giving them a grade based on how well they are doing. Or maybe it should just be an incomplete.
Should the City Purchase Union Corners?
Are we sure that there isn't another willing buyer?
Verona Road Updates
The latest newsletter and upcoming meeting.
Restrict Conceal Carry = Landlord Discrimination Complaints?
The Apartment Association of South Central Wisconsin recently sent out an informational handout for landlords. I was going to pass it along as being useful, but I noted one glaring error.
Consent Agenda for Tonight’s Council Meeting
Here's what they say they want to talk about tonight, but you just never know what happens!
Bus Stop Snow Shoveling Ordinance Likely Dead
I feel bad, that was kind of apparent at the last council meeting the Council wouldn't pass this ordinance - I don't think it even has one vote, but I didn't blog it and somehow it was missed by many in the media. While the council pretty clearly said this was a bad idea and the Mayor should address it or they would in the budget, the media came out slamming the council for an idea they clearly were looking for a different solution for. So, hopefully, CCOC and the budget will put this issue to rest.
“Broken” Process Primer
For those of you looking for the background materials and information about the development process, here's a compilation of everything I could think of. It might be helpful to review if you're going to the Neighborhood Summit tomorrow! (Saturday, 9 - noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago).
What the hell does this mean . . .
If you have income, and it doesn't come from a job, you're apparently not worthy to live in Madison Development Corporation affordable housing unit. Um, I think that's discrimination based on (legal) source of income. Ahem, hope the Fair Housing Center is paying attention!
Get Involved to Take Back The Land!
Join those crazy radicals who have the audacity to believe that Housing is a Human Right! Events this weekend and next week!Take Back...
The Tree Butchers are Coming!
Is MG&E coming to V your tree? Will your lovely street trees get hacked this year and will you be stuck looking at V trees? Or will the trees be completely removed? Here's the list of the "lucky" folks who will get their street trees butchered by MG&E this year.
Is Today The Day Democracy Dies?
And then they came for democracy . . . Sounds dramatic and traumatic, but today is going to be an ugly day at the capital, perhaps worse than Act 10. While many people are focused on school vouchers, at the exact same time, something that has a much more far reaching effect, on everything, every issue that legislators and even local governments vote on.