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Poll Workers Still Needed for Tomorrow

Kinda surprised - but I guess there is no sense of urgency since there is only a judges primary and a primary in District 2 in the City of Madison.

Community Gardens on the Library?

Staff report says no. Community group has a lot of good information and a different opinion. Council votes tonight.

Have Bike Projects You’d Like to see done?

Mine are, finish the bike boulevard on E Mifflin and fix the bike issue with the one way traffic on the Ist block of E Mifflin off the square. What are yours?

Overture Rebuffed.

Yeah, that didn't go so well. This is the quintessential show down, the elected officials who think they know what is best, verses the people with the money. Can't wait to see who wins!

Blogger is BACK!!!!

Yippeeee!!! I think my 60 hour work weeks are over . . . kinda.

Lawton and Lautenschlager Endorse Soglin

Soglin Campaign: Barbara Lawton and Peg Lautenschlager endorse Paul Soglin for Madison mayor plus Terese Berceau commercial. Former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton and former Attorney...

Urban Land Interests to Meet with Neighborhood

Ok, so Willy St. Coop has said they have been discussing a new location and now Urban Land will be meeting with the neighborhood. Guess they need to get caught up on their marketing since Metcalfe's grocery stole the show!

City Property Values Higher Than Expected

By $11M. So even with the Board of Estimate changes, that's an increase of 4.93%, not 4.99% so the council has more room to raise taxes if they are going to stay within the 5% limit the Mayor unilaterally set for them. It should help the county and school board a bit too. Here's the details:

Random Round Up

Lots of things in my inbox to share . . .

Soglin Fighting for One-Way Johnson and Gorham

Over neighborhood objections.

Future of the City Could Be Decided Here

Input needed by February 1 regarding a potential Community Services/Development reorganization. I'm so glad the this Mayor is asking, "how can we do better?" As opposed to Mayor Dave who asked "how can I get these people off my back?"

Police Chief and City Attorney Respond

See any inconsistencies here?