Reconisderation . . .
I've been getting lots of questions about how reconsideration works. Luckily, Michael May just resent an old memo on reconsideration, which, unlike more...
The (City) Week Ahead
Back to the rat race . . . Monday, November 30, 200911:30 AM TIF REVIEW BOARD ROOM 313 MMB- Considering using the...
New Poll: Response?
So, I thought I should explain my new poll for those who may not know what its about. First of all, its just...
Hammes/Edgewater Appeals Landmarks Decision
Get Ready for a Loooooooonnnnnnngggggg Tuesday Night . . . .Here's the letter sent to the clerk.
Hmmm . . . Rescheduled (Edgewater) Council Meeting?
This, could be interesting . . . and convenient. Perhaps Palm and Schumacher will be back . . . but who else might...
Aldermanic Appointments
Unlike the ugly actions by the Mayor two years ago, the appointments for alders for this year came out with the agenda. Here's...
All Aboard the Thuy Rollercoaster Council Recap
When the consent agenda came out with only Pham-Remmele separating items for discussion, I got several "Thuy Alert!" emails. I struggled with whether...
Fact Checking the N. Sherman Critics.
Madison’s Common Council voted to reconfigure N. Sherman Ave from a four-lane to a two-way with a center left turn lane. During the testimony, several issues were raised by opponents, and rehashed later on talk radio that I would like to fact-check for posterity.
Breaking Down How the Council Decides if they Should Overturn the Landmarks Commission
The decision before the council on Tuesday in NOT whether they should approve the Edgewater project, it is only a question of if they...
Are You Sick of This Yet Round Up
I am. I really want the final vote to be tonight (as long as it is safe for everyone involved) and I really...