Expect New Voting Procedures Today
Bring your ID . . . a photo ID.
Fruits and Nuts Victory Challenged
Fruits and nuts decision being challenged based on open meetings laws . . . but when similar issues are raised elsewhere, there are no violations that they are concerned about . . . I'm tired of double standards in this fair city.
Occupy will Move by December 9th if . . .
Another long day yesterday, but probably one of the most significant things that the group decided is that they can move by the second Sunday in December if . . .
“Broken” Process Primer for Tonight
The Economic Development Committee is holding its only public hearing on this topic tonight at the Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas. Here's the background info you might be interested in! No shortage of opinions here!
An Apology and Some Assistance!
Police Chief Noble Wary apologizes to the homeless people who had their things thrown out by the city, says they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. County Executive Moe Parisi and Mayor Paul Soglin allow Occupy to stay and are sending staff to help them find housing.
Round Up Resumes
The holidays made for weird news, so I didn't want to resume yesterday with the rounds, so I'm starting today and will try to do it several times a week if not daily. I'm only going to do local politics, so until the student papers resume printing, it might be a little sparse.
HUD Wants Us To . . . Part III: Coordinated Assessment
Community Action Coalition and the Tenant Resource Center both applied for this funding. CAC was awarded $146,500 to provide this service starting October 1 through the end of next year and are planning to serve 450 people.
Vote Oct 11th!
Just another way Voter ID or the Voter Suppression Act is costing us more money.
Board of Estimates Recap – Sans Budget (w/ Union Contracts)
This part is short and sweet . . .
Getting Started
Shiva Bidar Sielaff calls the meeting to order. They do roll call -...
Police Report on Mifflin St: End. It. Now.
Here's the findings and recommendations from their report. I'd like to see a longer comparison besides 2008 to 2011, I'm sure they have the data, the very limited comparison seems strange and seems to leave out a big piece of the picture.
Council Recap
Sorta live blogged again - this time, with a giant cup of diet Mountain Dew! (Yes, not Diet Coke, so watch out!)
Monday Morning Round Up
Here's my weekend round up of local news and other items. Enjoy!