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Behind on Demolition Updates

Here's the latest, from the last month for so, for what it is worth. 11 notices, mostly downtown.

Reporters! Ask the Question! (Updated Twice)

Sigh . . . lovely stories about no one being turned away from shelter . . . but no mention of the following:

City Week Ahead

Sorry the city website stopped cooperating for the council agenda, but the rest is here.

A Billboard Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?

Yup - billboards, which have been essentially phased out of the city are making a resurgence of sorts. And at least one is getting bigger as a result of a lost lawsuit. And, while it resolves some issues, the Don Miller lot seems to have been forgotten in the deal. And when they site the 5 new billboards, there will be no city process.

Occupy Updates

Well, they have a new location. The neighborhood is up in arms, of course. And public officials are scrambling to figure out what they want to do. Here's the story.

TIF Primer for City Staff, New Alders and YOU!

Board of Estimates started out last night with a TIF presentation . . . and it wasn't by the you-just-love-to-hate-him TIF Coordinator Joe Gromacki,...

What would an Equity Impact Statement Tell Us?

Or what should it tell us? The council is working on a resolution to declare their intent to . . . do something that sounds good, but what is it?

Can people stay at Token Creek this winter?

I had to ask.

City Week Ahead

Not at all confident this list is the actual list of meetings this week. Last week there was a rash of added meetings, may well be again this week. So check the Weekly Meeting Schedule for additions.

Board of Estimates Recap – Without Budget

Live blogged - only 4 members present to start.

What the People of Wisconsin Want to Cut

I have brought up this poll before, but it is worth repeating as we brace for the Governor's Budget speech Tuesday at 4pm. A November...

What the City Council Will Talk About Tonight

Unless we show up and have the at least listen to us on other topics . . .