City Week Ahead
Stay warm this week!
Eight ideas for a snowy day
Apropos of nothing, here are a couple of ideas that could make life better for the less well-off in Madison. It is by no means exhaustive, nor is it meant to be a list that solves all problems. Not everyone is going to like all of them, so it’s worth reminding folks that Brenda is not the only person who blogs here, so don’t go blaming her for these.
Let’s GoGo!!!!!
Please help spread the word, it is just as important as donating at this point!
Men’s (and Women/Family) Shelter Services During Cold Snap(s)
Ok - here's what he have for the next few days, slightly confusing, so hopefully people can help pass the info along to everyone and everyone . . . bans lifted through Wednesday morning!
MLK Day at Grace Episocal Church
Thanks to Grace Episcopal Church for opening their doors, Karen Andro from First United Methodist Church for coordinating volunteers and Bethel Lutheran Church for helping staff the day. Z! (and board members) from Shine was there most of the day as well.
Lazy Council Update
I was going to type "Yawn, do they do anything any more" about half way into the less than an hour meeting, but I salvaged a few points.
1st & Last Pitch for Shared Open Spaces by Mary Jo Walters
First and LAST PITCH for SHARED OPEN SPACES in highly commercial areas of downtown Madison, Wisconsin.
What will the council talk about tonight? (+TIF Clarification)
Only three items?
No Link Tuesday City Week Ahead
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
8:30 AM SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE 25 S PINCKNEY ST
- Discussion regarding encouraging alternative modes of transportation (no link)
12:00 PM MADISON BOARD...
How to Celebrate MLK Day (Updated – 4)
Shut down all the city and county services and buildings without a plan for the most vulnerable. Nothing says social and economic justice like letting people spend the all day in freezing temperatures. (15 F forecast)
Neighborhood Remarks in Response to OM Tiny House Village
I'm skipping my presentation and the information from Zoning and Public Health for now, subject of another post. The important part is the bizarre remarks from the police department - also going to be the subject of another post - and what the neighbors had to say.