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Document listing the top 50 highest-paid employees in the city of Superior with job titles and salaries.

Top 50 Highest-Paid Public Workers: 2023 Government Salaries & Benefits

in City Hall City of Superior Fire Department Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Police Department Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on March 5, 2025 March 26, 2025 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Explore key financial metrics of the top 50 payrolls over $5 million and benefits over $7.7 million. Discover visual insights that reveal these important figures for the industry.

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in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Fire Department Police Department on December 23, 2024 March 13, 2025 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

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A young man standing in front of a police car while officers are present on a street at night.

Unpacking the Cuypers Case: The Dangers of Municipal Prosecutions and Misjudged Furtive Movements in Policing

in City Hall City of Superior Police Department on December 16, 2024 December 21, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Discover the Cuypers case, where a routine traffic stop spiraled into a controversial municipal prosecution, raising critical questions about policing practices.

Police officers surrounding a person with hands behind their back near a car on a dimly lit street.

Unpacking the Superior Wisconsin Taser Incident: A Deep Dive into Ian Cuypers’ Controversial Case and Its Implications for Police Accountability

in City Hall City of Superior Police Department on December 9, 2024 December 18, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Discover the shocking Taser incident in Superior, Wisconsin, where a DoorDash driver faced unjust prosecution and humiliation. Uncover the accountability crisis now.

A humorous digital illustration depicting a chaotic city council meeting. The setting is a generic government chamber with mismatched furniture and scattered papers, emphasizing disorganization. At the center, a mayor in a disheveled suit leans back in a chair, shrugging, with a speech bubble reading, "I got nothing." Nearby, council members appear distracted: one is flipping through an empty notebook, another is staring at a laptop showing a game of solitaire. A stack of untouched budget books sits on a table labeled "2024 Goals." In the background, a bulletin board lists half-finished agendas like "Museum Contract: TBD" and "Fiber Expansion: Dig Holes?" Above the scene, a banner humorously reads, "Superior's Common Circus." The overall tone is comedic, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

Superior City Clowncil Meeting: A Farcical Display of Governance on November 19th

in City Hall City of Superior Fire Department Police Department on November 27, 2024 December 9, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

The November 19th Superior Common Council meeting turned governance into a comedic spectacle, highlighting incompetence and absurdity in local leadership.

A detailed table listing the top 50 earners from the City of Superior, WI, for the year 2022. The table includes two columns: employee names (last name, first name) and their respective earnings for the year. The salaries range from approximately $82,000 to $130,000, showcasing a variety of roles and compensation levels within the city's payroll. The document emphasizes payroll figures only, excluding benefits, with an estimated additional $20,000 per employee for benefits, increasing the total compensation significantly. The data highlights the financial investment in the city's workforce and its impact on the overall budget.

Uncovering Payroll Inequities in Superior: The Burden of Disproportionate Salaries on Taxpayer Dollars

in City Hall City of Superior Fire Department Police Department on November 25, 2024 December 18, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Superior’s payroll system reveals a concerning imbalance, with top earners consuming 18% of the city budget. Explore the implications for community funding and accountability.

Illustration of a police officer in uniform showing an injured arm with a humorous expression.

Scandal Erupts in Superior, WI: Officer’s Fabricated Report Triggers Mass Case Dismissals

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Police Department on November 11, 2024 November 27, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

Douglas County DA Mark Fruehauf has dismissed 40 criminal cases due to credibility issues linked to ex-officer Jarid Rankila, raising public integrity concerns in law enforcement.

A powerful, gritty visual scene capturing the essence of systemic injustice. A police officer in uniform, his face shadowed and expression cold, stands beside a badly mangled car wreck under harsh streetlights. In the foreground, empty alcohol containers lie discarded, starkly contrasting the flashing red and blue police lights. Nearby, grieving family members cling to one another in anguish, holding a photo of a young father and infant. In the background, a judge’s bench looms, with scales of justice tipped grotesquely toward a pile of money marked “Bail $15,000.” The officer smirks slightly, a badge and pension papers visible in his hand, while a police chief offers a dismissive shrug, labeled with the words “stain on the badge.” Above the scene, a dark sky looms with the phrase “Justice is blind” etched in the clouds, half-erased by a seeing-eye dog with selective vision.

Outrage Over Former Officer’s Drunken Hit-and-Run: A Deep Dive into Justice System Failures

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Police Department on August 18, 2024 December 18, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

A former police officer’s reckless hit-and-run exposes deep flaws in our justice system, raising questions about accountability and corruption within law enforcement.

Police officer engaging with an individual sitting on the hood of a patrol car at night.

Inside the Controversy: Exploring the $50,000 Settlement in Superior City’s Officer Assault Case and Calls for Accountability

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Police Department on October 16, 2016 November 27, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

In October 2016, Superior paid $50,000 to silence a lawsuit over police brutality, sparking outrage and raising questions about accountability and justice.

A somber, detailed image captures a courtroom scene in a small, dimly lit municipal building. Officer Kirk Michael Babic, middle-aged with a tired expression, stands at the defendant’s table, facing charges of felony theft. He is dressed in a formal civilian outfit, contrasting with the presence of uniformed officers observing the proceedings from behind. The courtroom is modest, with a wood-paneled interior and an air of subdued tension. At the prosecutor’s table sits District Attorney Kelly J. McKnight, his expression determined as he holds a file with evidence against Babic. In the background, a few citizens look on, their faces a mix of disappointment and curiosity. The atmosphere conveys the weight of repeated corruption scandals, as shadows and low lighting highlight the gravity of the proceedings and the tarnished reputation of local government.

Superior Police Officer Accused of Felony Theft: A Deepening Crisis of Corruption in Law Enforcement

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Police Department on November 10, 2011 November 25, 2024 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email

A veteran Superior Police officer faces felony theft charges, accused of misappropriating $11,000 from a fitness fund, amidst ongoing local corruption issues.

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