Discover how the city’s desk job transforms into a lucrative overtime role, turning public service into a money-making sitcom. Follow the money!
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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.
FOIA: Mayor James Paine Salary Hits $100K – 2018-2025
Discover how Mayor James W. Paine’s consistent salary growth and daily work entries reflect a stable compensation structure funded by taxpayers.
FOIA: Legal Bills Hit $1.9K – Walgreens Case (Feb 2025)
Review of a February invoice reveals fragmented legal work for the City of Superior, raising concerns about costs and accountability in public funds.
FOIA CITY-Superior Telegram Spending Breakdown 2025
Concerns arise over municipal spending on public notices, highlighting reliance on costly vendors and lack of competitive bidding. Transparency is essential.
$52.88 a Day Might Buy More Than Ads
Is taxpayer funding influencing local journalism? Explore how city ads shape newspaper coverage and accountability. #LocalNews #JournalismIntegrity
📺 Coming Soon to YouTube—Hide Your Expectations
Join us this summer for The Council Clown Show on YouTube, blending reality with laughs as we animate Jim Paine’s wildest moments!
FOIA City – City Attorney Suggests Delaying Response
City of Superior’s email hints at strategies to delay FOIA responses, raising serious transparency and accountability concerns.
005-DNR FOIA-Paine Easement Meeting Coordination Superior
City of Superior and DNR seek to resolve Paine property easement issues amid communication hurdles, raising concerns about compliance and local dynamics.
004-DNR FOIA-DNR Flags Paine Easement Violations
DNR alleges Paines violated conservation easement, demanding compliance and potential remedies for unauthorized improvements on the property.
Court Docs – Amended – LeRette v. City of Superior(Jan 2026)
Mikayla LeRette sues the City of Superior for civil rights violations, including warrantless tracking and discrimination during pregnancy.