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 grew nearly 50% in six years, even as the city’s population shrank. Per-resident government spending jumped from $1,947 in 2018 to $2,908 in 2024, leaving taxpayers carrying about $1,000 more government per year than they did just a few years ago. Property tax revenue barely moved during the same period, meaning much of the spending surge has been fueled by outside funding, borrowing, and one-time aid. When spending rises while the population falls, the math gets uncomfortable fast — and eventually the bill comes due.
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.
THE GREAT SUPERIOR MONEY CIRCUS: 74 FUNDS, ONE GIANT TAXPAYER SHELL GAME!
Before re-electing council members, voters must ask tough questions about city audits, spending priorities, and long-term liabilities.
Is Superior Safe for Drivers? Upcoming Bridge Detour Sparks Driver Safety Debate!
Superior’s bridge detour raises accountability concerns as silence surrounds police conduct and traffic enforcement. Will drivers navigate safely?
Civil Rights Lawsuits in Superior Hit Record—Nick “LockStep” Ledin Up for Re-Election ‘Nothing to See Here’
Is Nick Ledin’s quiet partnership with Mayor Jim Paine a sign of stability or endorsement? As civil rights lawsuits rise, the South End must decide.
COURT DOCS – Cuypers v. Taylor et al – Opinion and Order on Excessive Force (Feb. 9, 2026)
Court rules on excessive force in Cuypers v. Superior officers, allowing claims against police after questionable taser use.