Union claims retaliation against officer, alleges media leak harmed reputation, calls for mayor’s intervention to address low morale.
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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.
FEDERAL COURT – Mayor Paine Takes Over Police Grievance
Mayor Jim Paine addresses a sensitive police grievance, highlighting the intricate relationship between authority and personnel issues.
FEDERAL COURT: Police Union Letter to the Mayor Paine
Union disputes over police discipline in Superior raise concerns about trust and morale within the department, impacting taxpayers.
FEDERAL COURT:Written Warning Paine in the LeRette Case
Investigation reveals serious policy violations by Officer LeRette, raising accountability concerns for taxpayers in Superior, Wisconsin.
FEDERAL COURT: LeRette Forces City to Produce Records
City of Superior faces scrutiny over public records in LeRette case, raising key questions on GPS data and transparency in police operations.
This Memorial Day City Hall Gets a Legal Sunburn
Memorial Day weekend reveals dramatic union tensions in Superior, WI, amid LeRette case filings and controversial city actions.
Superior’s Civil Rights Storm Clouds Are Gathering
Examining patterns in police actions reveals a troubling trend in accountability and transparency that demands urgent attention.
Soupnutz Add-On: The Weird Stuff In Mayor Jim’s Office Budget
Superior’s mayor’s office budget is costly, featuring unique line items like overtime and a Chief of Staff, raising questions about taxpayer value.
Superior’s Paine Premium Strikes Again
Superior’s mayor’s office budget outpaces peers, costing residents more for less. Explore the spending disparity and its implications.
Mayor Jim Paines Re-Election Platform Is Direct Deposit
Local politics morph into a lifestyle as teachers and city workers keep communities running while politicians evade regular life.