Tour des Chicken Coops and Art In
Events on near east side this weekend - a little different than the other side of E Wash and La Fete . . .
Big Brother is Watching you . . .
Police install almost 40 new cameras downtown in 2013 . . .
Capital Budget Amendments at Board of Estimates
Discussions were a little over 2 hours, including public testimony. 17 amendments. And the capital budget is done now until November. Hope you didn't blink, it's pretty much over. The most time was spend on the (lack of) a daytime resource center for the homeless - supported by advocates and the business community and proposed by Alder Palm. And of course, the amendment failed due to the city/county struggle over who pays.
Library Costs Incurred to Date
We seem to have consultants and experts and lots of activities, and surprisingly low "costs incurred to date". Somehow, I think she...
Billboards – Can They Reconsider A Failed Mayoral Override
We're goin' into the weeds folks! Sure to be scintillating debate.
Will CDA Raid the Affordable Housing Trust Fund?
CDBG is considering this issue again tonight, and I'm not the only one concerned about the CDA raiding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. I'll try to catch you up on the issue.
Tell Alders and Mayor to Provide Equity for People without Homes
Is the mayor saying that he thinks it is ok for landlords to refuse to rent to people who were homeless, or that employers could refuse to hire them, that businesses can lock their doors to them and government and refuse them services that everyone else can use? And that they can do that based on the fact or perception that they are homeless? How in the world will that help people stop being homeless? What happened to the commitment to racial equity and social justice? What happened to the work on poverty he touts?
Capitol Watch: Wisconsin the New Arizona?
The all republican capitol is sure to set the state back centuries . . . so I'm starting a new Capitol Watch feature to point out my outrage of the day. There will be many, I had to choose one for today. Should Wisconsin be the new Arizona when it comes to immigration policy?
What is wrong with people?
Who planned this?! Are they completely unaware of what happens on August 15th every year? And yet connected to the University? Seriously peop0le.
Thursday: Police Policy and Mental Health
Another Stolen Post: Thanks Nino Rodriguez!
On Which Committees Will Alders Serve?
What a nice Mayor, not holding the appointments til hours before the meeting.
City Week Ahead
6 of the 17 meetings start after 5:00. Many of the meetings start at 8am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, 3:30pm. How is the public supposed to be able to attend or participate in these meetings? I know I'll be at work during these meetings, and I bet you will be too. Alot of meetings with no links too . . . :(