Mayor Jim’s crew faces backlash over union job losses tied to the NTEC plant. Hard hats demand real support, not empty speeches.
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Mayor Jim “Petty” Paine Stars in “Honey, I Shrunk Accountability”
Superior’s appeal hints at a courtroom farce where accountability is absent, and taxpayers bear the brunt of the spectacle.
City Hall Blows $1.3 MILLION Past Budget Limits
City departments exceeded budgets significantly, raising questions about fiscal oversight. Discover which departments are over budget and by how much.
Legal Bills – Legal Invoice for NTEC Battle (February 2024)
City of Superior pays Stafford Rosenbaum LLP $186 for legal services on NTEC’s environmental issues, promoting transparency in municipal expenses.
Are Superior Streets Safe During Upcoming Bridge Detour?
Superior’s bridge detour raises accountability concerns as silence surrounds police conduct and traffic enforcement. Will drivers navigate safely?
COURT DOCS – Cuypers v. Taylor et al – Opinion and Order on Excessive Force (Feb. 9, 2026)
Court rules on excessive force in Cuypers v. Superior officers, allowing claims against police after questionable taser use.
Examining Taser Policies in Federal Court
In a federal court deposition, former Officer Taylor Gaard confirms that tasers shouldn’t be used on passively resisting suspects. Key policies highlighted.
COURT DOCS – Ian Cuypers v. Superior Police Department Officers and City of Superior – Federal Civil Rights Complaint (October 24, 2024)
Ian Cuypers sues Superior Police for excessive force during a February 2024 traffic stop, seeking damages after wrongful charges and emotional trauma.
COURT DOC – Police Chief Talks to Press Controversial Stop
Police Chief Winterscheidt meets with reporter Maria Lockwood to discuss a controversial traffic stop involving Ian Cuypers, emphasizing accountability.
COURT DOCS – Police Chief Explains Taser Use(April 2024)
Explore how citizen concerns led to a detailed police response in Cuypers v Taylor, highlighting transparency and accountability.