The debate on taking control of Superior Water Light and Power has been messy, with concerns like lead pipes. Superior needs a transparent water system focused on public welfare, but bottled water may be safer for now.
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Superior’s City Clowncil—Lawsuits, Lead, DIY Alleys, and an HR Dumpster Fire
(SoupNutz’s guide to the ten-ring circus where residents chip-in for asphalt while City Hall chips-in excuses.)
Meet the Cast of Chaos
- Nicholas Ledin
- Sarah Anderson
- Garner Moffat
- Jack Sweeney
- Joseph Radtke
- Tylor Elm
- Ruth Ludwig
- Mike Herrick
- Robert Hering
- Lindsey Graskey
(Official roster: City Councilor Information page.)
Civil-Rights Lawsuits Keep Piling Up
| Case | What Happened | Clowncil Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cuypers v. Taylor | DoorDash driver tased. | “We’ll review.” |
| Brown Deposition | SPD brass grilled. | “We’ll study.” |
| Lerette v. City | Lactating officer tracked. | “We’ll webinar.” |
Three federal suits, zero city-wide re-training. HR’s latest brainstorm? A mindfulness lunch-and-learn.
Lead Pipes Flow, Grants Go
Council rejected free federal cash to replace toxic lines—paperwork “too hard.” Kids still sip metal tea while golf-course turf enjoys $4 million in crystal-clear irrigation. Priorities!
DIY Alley Paving—Bring Your Checkbook
Want a smooth alley? The city says get your neighbors together, pass the hat, and pay Public Works to blacktop it. Infrastructure now runs on GoFundMe vibes.
HR = “Haphazardly Rostered”
No bias, de-escalation, or open-meetings refreshers. Maybe outsource HR to someone who can spell Title VII without Google.
Forefather Reality Check
“A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” — Thomas Jefferson
Translation: If City Hall won’t fix itself, voters will.
Mic-Drop
Civil-rights payouts, poisoned taps, crowd-funded alleys, and an HR office asleep at the switch. Outsource the training, pave the streets on city dime, replace the pipes, and maybe the next settlement check won’t need a comma.
Skyrocketing Property Taxes: Mayor Jim Paine’s Overspending Forces Residents to Foot the Bill
Mayor Jim Paine’s reckless spending and unwavering council support are driving Superior taxpayers to the breaking point amid soaring property tax hikes.