Declining Council Decorum
The last few council meetings have been something just short of chaotic. I've been trying to put my finger on just exactly why...
Getting Things Done
I guess elected officials can try to legislate through the media, or they can do the actual work to create and introduce resolutions and...
Brief Plan Commission Recap
So, I watched it on TV, therefore missed a little, and there wasn't all that much to report. Just a few interesting points...
Resisting . . . Urge . . .To . . .
Spend another day off at Morningwood Farms . . . Two weeks ago I spent the day there with my mom and...
More to come . . .
I have the next two days off, and lots to blog, it just won't be on my regular schedule. So check back.
Compost Bin Sale Saturday
From the lovely George Dreckman . . . (with a few corrections and tidying up the links)The City of Madison will be hosting...
Neighborhoods Denied.
The struggle over neighborhood grants continues. I've worked with others to try to increase funding for neighborhood grants over the years. And...
Another demolition
Another house bites the dust.From the demolition listserve:Please be advised that Deborah Smith will be filing a demolition permit application on May 15, 2009...
A Dilemma – Aldermanic Courtesy vs. Wasting Time
Alder Thuy Pham-Remmele is trying to shake things up again. And it creates an interesting dilemma for the council members. To reconsider,...
The Week Ahead.
Here's what's interesting to me . . . full schedule here. It usually changes throughout the week so check back!Monday, May 4, 20094:30...
What is the Role of the City Attorney?
Michael Basford asked a good question: When was the City Attorney given judicial powers to void Common Council decisions?Answer: He wasn't.Here's what...
Gallery Night Tonight!
Many of you may be attending Gallery Night, I'd suggest stopping by two places in particular:SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER/ART SURGE III: GLOBAL INSTIGATIONSThe Social...