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Things Going on Around Town

Still trying to clear out my email . . . here's a bit, I have a bunch more!

Spring 2011 Election Endorsements

The Spring 2011 sample Ballot is out and its time for my spring endorsements for the local election. 1. Wisconsin State Supreme...

Give $300K to Trek to Rent Bikes in Madison Parks?

Wait, we're going to pay Trek $100,000 for three years so they can make money renting bikes in our parks? a. This is money...

Why Cottage Grove Desperately Needs a Library!

So the people in the village who so adamantly oppose the library, will not make a fool of themselves when they try and write...

Talkin’ Taxes

3 Polish guys named Dave (hey, the Mayor said it, not me) and the tiff between the City and County on quarterly tax payments for the City of Madison and the E word. Talking to Lucy Mathiak about the Schools and the Edgewater TIF.
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Mo’ Meetings!

So, 6 more meeting notices came out at the city today . . . yes, SIX! And I believe, more to come this week.

Hey, Let’s Change TIF Policy . . . AGAIN!

I've been hearing rumors of this, saw an email that went out last week, and now we have the official word from the mayor . . .

Occupy vs. Dane Co. Parks = Mischief Managed

Ok, I guess all is good now. ?

City’s Anti-Recycling/Homeless Harassment Program

Yeah, county problem resolved, city's turn! I swear, I don't know why my head isn't bloody from beating it against the walls the city and county governments keep putting up . . . and why? What is the point? Today's not insignificant problem . . . that needs to be resolved, today. We're a public nuisance!

Will CDA Raid the Affordable Housing Trust Fund?

CDBG is considering this issue again tonight, and I'm not the only one concerned about the CDA raiding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. I'll try to catch you up on the issue.

What is Going on With The City Chief Planning Director?!

Hmmm . . . last night the council meeting really only dealt with one (or two) issues. The main issue of the night was a development on Iota Court. What was stunning - was what the Director of Planning and Community and Economic Development had to say about planning in our city! (with bk comments)

Details on Free Cab Rides to the Polls!

Thank you Union Cab! And now Badger Cab too! I'm sending in my donation!