City Week Ahead
If you work until 5:00 you'll be able to make it on time for public comment for 6 of the 22 meetings. 5 if it takes you more than 15 minutes to get there.
Dynamic Duo
divide and conquer
Scott Walker has effectively created the biggest partisan divide in our state's history. His goal was to "divide and conquer"...
Get Deputized to Register Voters
Special Registration Deputy Training -5 PM Wed. June 11
Section 8 Lottery Starts Today
That right, step on up, a lottery to get an application to be on the waiting list . . . it doesn't get more absurd than that! But hey, no affordable housing problem here!
County Week Ahead
3 of 9 meetings after 5:00. 33%, a failing grade.
City Week Ahead
Only 2 of 16 (12%) meetings start after 5:00. These statistics just get worse and worse and worse. I guess people who work til 5:00 are not welcome at city meetings. Or, they just want to make sure public comment is done before you get there.
Random Updates/Events
Lots of random items of interest, but not a complete blog post. Using all my best cut and paste skills! :)
Budget Time!
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County Week Ahead
Now with Actual Information about what they will be voting on! 3 of 10 (30%) meetings at 5:00 or before. Big difference from the city this week.
City Week Ahead
13 of 18 (72%) meetings at 5:00 or below, making it difficult for working people, who don't happen too be paid lobbyists, to attend or give input.
Something To Think About
On October 28th 2013, Democrat Mary Burke launched her campaign to be the next Governor of the great state of Wisconsin.
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Insert Blog Post Here
I really wanted to have something relevant to say about the Health and Human Needs discussion about the POS (Purchase of Service - ok, that means nonprofits funded by the county) Audit, but . . . .
Free Compost
County to Offer Free Compost Giveaway in Advance of Closing Compost Sites This Summer