Extra Meetings this Week
By 8:20 Monday morning, there were three new meetings . . . seriously . . . why can't these meetings get noticed by Friday afternoon along with everything else?
The City Week Ahead
The first full week in a while where there wasn't a holiday or date where meetings couldn't be scheduled.
What Should the City Do About the Emerald Ash Borer?
You have 7 options! What would you pick? Read this to learn what is a cambium, why you won't want to where purple, what those purple triangle things are that you see and about some likely nasty chemicals!
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!
The Low Down on Voting
You've probably been inundated with negative campaign ads and will be glad to get this day over. But, now that it is election day, you might still have questions. Here's some useful links for you!
The Council’s Overture Consultant
On Tuesday, the Council had a long discussion on hiring a consultant to review the AMS model for the Overture. They had previous rejected the same proposal. During the meeting there were doubts about the consultant. Here, we finally hear from the consultant.
Wineke Faux Pas
When running for County Executive in Dane County . . .
RTA Draft Plan for Transit
Some anti-RTA folks are trying to play up the lack of specifics in the RTA's plan that recently made the news. To assuage their...
Don’t forget to vote! . . . this Saturday?
Don't have time on Tuesday? You an absentee vote tomorrow morning 9 - noon.
Realtors “Embarassed by” Realtors Association
It's about time!
From the Marquette Neighborhood listserv:
Dear Neighbors,
Many of us Realtors have been very embarrassed by our state associations (WRA) endorsements and candidate contributions....
Housing and the Federal Budget
Not so good news . . . of course.
County Redistricting Update
They will also be having public hearings in May. Updates thanks to Melissa Sargent.