Progressive Dane: City Must Act Swiftly to Address Police Killing
The press release sent out last night calling on the council to act.
Dane Co. Tonight: Pot Possession Fines drop from $150 to $10
If you are carrying 25 grams or less and you get a cop that gives you a county ordinance violation instead of a city ticket or state charge.
Council Agenda Amended: To Hear Testimony About Tony Robinson
TONIGHT! But . . . since it is only for "public comment", the alders will not be able to speak to the issue. Here's more on the developments in the last 24 hours, since yesterday's blog.
“Stuff” in front of the City-County Building
Here are the temporary plans, more permanent plans in the works, I hope we finally figured something out . . . not exactly permanent, but a solution nonetheless. Hope to be able to say more soon.
Jail Resolution moves Forward Tomorrow Night
Public Protection and Judiciary and Health and Human Needs expected to vote tomorrow night. Personnel and Finance to meet and vote the 23rd and the full county board to vote on Thursday, March 26
Council Takes No Official Action on Shooting of Tony Robinson?
I was pretty surprised to see nothing on the council agenda addressing the police shooting of an unarmed black teen. No opportunity for community . . . well, community anything . . . input, outrage, suggestions, expressions of grief, raising concerns, etc.
What Should be in the City’s New Economic Development Plan?
The city council will be briefed on it tonight, and have a chance to ask questions and give input.
I struggle to see...
Philosopher’s Grove/Changes to Top of State St. Meeting Today
4:30 - 6:00 Downtown Public Library.
County Week Ahead
Again, about half the meetings held before 5:00 . . . slightly better than the city, but very little.
70% or so of the City Week Ahead
Expect 4 - 10 meetings to be added throughout the week. You might ask "What's the point of a "weekly schedule"?" Should be called the weekly "misleading attempt to cloud government transparency". More than half the meetings are before 5pm.
Iron Chef Tonight!
5 - 7 Brink Lounge
Friday: A commUNITY Forum
What: A commUNITY Forum
When: Friday, March 13th, 2015
Where: The Faith Place Church
211 E. Linnerud Dr.
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590
Time: 6:00 PM