Madison: What will the Council talk about tonight? 9/15/20
Here's the "consent agenda" meaning all items on the agenda pass in one motion with the following exceptions and changes.
Week of 9/14/20
The nearly didn't happen week ahead with WORT . . . thank you Jonah!
MPD costs to pepper spray and tear gas protesters over 3 days = $$18,619
I don't feel the response to my open records request from June was satisfactory, but near as I can tell, it cost at least that much!
Monday, 9/14/20 Daily Round Up
DNR news on drinking water and PFAS, music as economic recovery and the local government news rundown.
Madison Police Department had big increase in “no knock”/”high risk” warrants in 2019
At the end of June I asked for a list of "no knock" warrants for the past 5 years, Friday I got the request back.
Which departments were aiding Madison during the May 31-June 2 initial protests?
You'd think the answer would have been forthcoming sooner than this, but I finally, 3 months later, got the answer.
Friday/Weekend Round Up 9/11-9/13
Friday usually has a dump of relevant information, and the weekends are usually very quiet. Here's what I have!
Alleged “Daily” Round Up/Catch Up
Well, that was a fail this week! Life took over and I have hardly no time for blogging . . . here's what you missed.
City of Madison Week Ahead 9/14/20
This week has it all - spending room taxes, public market, council meeting, plan commission, economic development, transportation, affordable housing, etc.
Details on UW quarantine and shift to on-line classes for 2 weeks
Here are the details from Chancellor Rebecca Blank on what is being ordered.
What you need to know about the CDC Eviction Moratorium
Good news, all properties covered, not just federally financed properties. Bad news, you have to take action to be protected and there are some limits.
City Week Ahead 9/8/20
Short week, but still 18 meetings! Starting at 8am Tuesday morning, several are in closed session.