Superior City’s governance faces criticism for prioritizing projects over civil rights, creating a Mayor-Ventriloquist System that silences public voices.
Superior Spent $50,000 So Mayor Jim Paine Could Nap in Peace
Mayor Jim Paine claims transparency over a known conflict in promotions, but this scandal reveals a troubling lack of accountability in City Hall.
Wisconsin News You Should Know: Milwaukee Cop Allegedly Used Flock Like a Creepy Ex With a Badge
Milwaukee officer charged for misusing surveillance tech highlights growing concerns over mass surveillance and public trust issues in Wisconsin.
BUDGETS? WHAT BUDGETS?! City Hall Blows $1.3 MILLION Past Budget Limits Like Taxpayer Money Grows on Lake Superior Ice
City departments exceeded budgets significantly, raising questions about fiscal oversight. Discover which departments are over budget and by how much.
Court Docs – Civil Rights and FLSA Complaint – LeRette v. City of Superior & Champaigne (March 7, 2025)
Mikayla LeRette sues the City of Superior for warrantless GPS tracking and inadequate lactation space, alleging civil rights violations.
Election 2026: Voters vs. the Budget That Ate Superior
Superior’s budget surged nearly 50% despite a shrinking population. Voters face key decisions in April impacting future city spending.
Mayor Jim Paines Texts Read Like City Hall Tried to Workshop a Coup
Mayor Jim Paine’s texts raise questions of political integrity, suggesting a scripted public meeting rather than true reform. Taxpayers should be alert!
Legal Bills – Superior Legal Invoices for General Mills Dock and Lidgerwood Mundy TID 16 (March 2024)
This document set dated March 14–22, 2024 records legal invoices and corresponding payments issued by the City of Superior, Wisconsin, to Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. The City Treasurer processed a total payment of…
“RETALIATION LAWSUIT BOMBSHELL! Did Mayor Jim Paine’s Decision Turn a Police Probe Into a Federal Lawsuit?”
Mayor Jim Paine faces scrutiny as a flawed investigation overlaps with a federal civil rights lawsuit, raising questions about discipline and accountability.
Legal Bills – City of Superior Legal Invoice for NTEC Environmental Issues – Stafford Rosenbaum (February 2024)
City of Superior pays Stafford Rosenbaum LLP $186 for legal services on NTEC’s environmental issues, promoting transparency in municipal expenses.