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Changing Four Laws to make B-Cycle Legal

You knew it was coming. 4 laws "Thus far" need to be changed. The bikes aren't allowed where they want to put them, the signs don't comply with the sign code, a charter ordinance is needed to advertise in the Right of Way and something about the permit process. You can't make this stuff up.

Budget Reflects our Values?

Yesterday I tried to speak to the common council about how a budget is allegedly a reflection of our values, and I had concerns that this budget is all about the Overture and Edgewater and not what struggling people in the community need. I asked if that really reflected our values, a luxury hotel and high end arts facility. I wasn't that articulate, I was tired and burned out and emotional about it after working too many hours listening to people's stories with so few answers. Fortunately, Heidi Wegleitner said it much, much better than I, so . . . um, what she said.

County Board Budget Meetings

Now, more than ever, we need to get creative. But, we can't do that at the expense of the most needy in our community. This is no longer just for budget geeks, this impacts everyone!

City Council Operating Budget – Live Blogged

Here we go again . . .

Council Operating Budget – Part III, Vetoed, Not Vetoed

Sorry, computer malfunction and I didn't get finished last night, but here's what happened after the Mayor said he would veto the budget and they reconsidered the offending amendment. It's all the drama

Tonight, the Social Justice Center Unveils . . .

The Nan Cheney Community Room! Stop by and see the improvements! Today would be Nan Cheney's 80th birthday, and we're going to celebrate by...

Neighborhood Issue Resolved?

Well, the developer is once again communicating with the neighborhood and the meeting will go on. Here's the details.

Goodman Pool Opens Tomorrow

Just in time for the hot weather this weekend.

Alder Races Rundown, Rumors and 2 New Candidates

Deadline for Alders to Declare they are not running is past, 6 alders out. A new candidate in District One (Sanborn) and Sixteen (Compton) a run down of who has filed at least some papers. And where there are rumors of additional candidates running.

Live Blog of the Common Council Meeting, Part I (Final)

Well, I'm attempting a live blog, because after 11 hours or so of meeting, which is what I am predicting, I suspect I won't...

Changes to this Week’s City Schedule

Yeah, they didn't disappoint me, plenty of changes.

Foreclosure Victory!

So many people in foreclosure don't know what to do, this story is inspiring, because it is a story of victory!