In a hot meeting, Mayor Jim Paine joked that attendees were practically marinated. Meanwhile, the Parks and Recreation Committee proposed a $1 million budget for a new skate park.
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In this February 9, 2026 Opinion and Order, the Western District of Wisconsin granted partial summary judgment to Ian Cuypers on his excessive force claim after a City of Superior officer tased him during a traffic stop. The court held that video evidence showed he was not actively resisting and allowed multiple claims, including malicious prosecution and punitive damages, to proceed to trial.
In April 2024, City of Superior officials and the police chief exchanged emails with a concerned resident regarding a traffic stop where a driver was tased. The correspondence details police use-of-force policies and offers further public discussion.
At its October 7, 2025 meeting, the Superior Common Council received the Mayor’s 2026 budget presentation and voted to postpone action pending a November 4 public hearing. Highlights included a 1.55% levy decrease driven by reduced debt service, seed funding for part-time Community Service Officers and firefighter mental-health checkups, and CIP placeholders for clerk archiving and expanded DTA service.
Defendants Paine, Serck, and the City of Superior move to dismiss 2700 Winter, LLC’s suit over a rezoning-agenda dispute and alleged contract interference. They argue mandamus is the proper remedy for any refusal to act and that §1983 cannot support a state-law interference claim.
An October 2024 invoice shows the City of Superior owes $278,882.64 for Phase 1 of its fiber network. As major infrastructure projects like this continue, city expenditures are rising faster than revenues—deepening budget deficits and increasing the likelihood of property tax hikes in 2025 to sustain municipal operations.
Voting for Accountability: Why Superior Can’t Afford The Van Sickle & Elm Show Again
In Superior, voters face a choice between transparency and budget issues. Don’t miss your chance to vote this April—accountability matters for your taxes!
Exposing Broadband Lies: Taxpayer Funds Drive Expensive Non-Competition
The City of Superior is misleading taxpayers about its broadband project’s costs, hiding millions in expenses and perpetuating old telecom issues, leading to higher bills and taxes for residents.
Top 50 Highest-Paid Public Workers: 2023 Government Salaries & Benefits
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.
City Leaders Turn Down Free Money for Lead Poisoning – Your Water Remains Toxic
The Superior City Council rejected a resolution for free federal funds to replace toxic lead pipes, risking residents’ health and prompting calls for accountability from local leaders.