Stop Wasteful Highway Expansions, No New Transportation Taxes, Fix Local Roads First
Concerned Residents of Cities, Towns Traveling to Capitol to Tell Gov. Walker:
Stop Wasteful Highway Expansions, No New Transportation Taxes, Fix Local Roads First
FOR IMMEDIATE...
County Board to Vote on their Budget Tonight?
This budget season at the county board has been harder to follow than ever, and that's saying something since its near impossible to figure out their budget. But it might all be over tonight.
Another Victim
Governor Scott Walker and his Wisconsin legislative cronies have claimed another victim in their war on the locally owned "Mom and Pop" store! ...
MPD’s Constant Need for More Officers – Why I’d vote no tonight.
It seems the police are constantly shifting the ground under the policy makers about why they need more officers. And because the elected officials change all the time, they don't see the tactics that have taken place over time. Let this old timer explain . . . I've been fighting "more police" since 2001 and during that time they have added 94 more sworn officers. We've gone from 1.6 officers per 1000 in 1994 to 1.9 officers per 1000 in 2016. The budget has grown from about $35,000,000 to $70,000,000 in that time. When will it stop? There is always an excuse or a reason usually based on fear - let me run them down for you.
When Will We Have a New Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development?
A little while longer.
What’s All the Fuss About
In my last post, I told you how the county parks staff sucks. Well, here's the resolution in question, the situation at Occu-Camp...
Council Recap Sans Walgreens and Overture
Sorry this is slow, more technical difficulties with the web hosting for our blog, making me very, very unhappy.
Corporate Prom!
Do you have your prom dress ready? Your tuxedo and flowers for your girl? Have you lobbied your friends to vote for you for prom king and queen? You only have until tomorrow!
Stunning Disrespect for a Neighborhood
It just gets worse and worse. Check this out - Alder Maniaci's last minute proposal for the James Madison Park Neighborhood was sent to EVERYONE, except the neighborhood.
Week 9 Homeless Day Center Update
Things going so much better than last year. Why? Staff attitude! Which created better attitudes all around. Oh, and check out the blog!
Changes to the Weekly (City) Schedule
Imagine that! Water Utility meeting for today canceled, not properly noticed.Nice job council office staff and leadership . . . ya gotta get...
Need a Neighborhood Center – Speak Up!
The city is taking a year off from making decisions about which neighborhoods get resources and doing a study. If you feel like your neighborhood has needs, now is the time to let them know.