Dive into Soup Nutz as Mick and Angela dissect Mayor Paine’s claims on Superior’s water rates and reveal the truth behind his $1 sewage savings!
Browsing Category Mayor Jim Paine
Mayor Jim Paine—The “Self-Care” Mayor Who Sends You the Bill
(SoupNutz fires up the snark furnace for Superior’s top seat-warmer.)
42 % Raise, 0 % Added Value
Since 2018, the Mayor’s Office ballooned 42 percent—no new staff, no new services, just fatter paychecks for two people. That’s administrative inflation even Weimar would side-eye.
$50K “Nap Money”
The city spent $50,000 on a “neutral” investigation so Mayor Jim could—his words—“sleep well at night.” Call it taxpayer-funded melatonin.
Text-Gate: Scripted Democracy
Leaked messages read like City Hall rehearsing a coup. Apparently the mayor prefers his public forums pre-taped and spoiler-free.
Budget Extras: Champagne Taste, Two-Person Crew
2026 budget lists $312,168 for just Mayor Paine and his “Chief of Overtime.” Extras jumped 17 percent in one year, mostly health insurance. Nice benefits—shame about the roads.
Wetlands & Family Deals
Emails hint the mayor may have used city muscle to smooth a family property project. If true, that’s not public service— that’s home-improvement–with-benefits.
Tourism Titanic
Under his watch, Superior’s visitor numbers sank like the Edmund Fitzgerald. Leadership? More like absence-ship. tourism flop column
“I Can Sleep at Night”—We Can’t
When residents crowd-fund alley repairs and sip lead-flavored water, hearing the mayor brag about shut-eye feels like a lullaby played on our last nerve.
Mic-Drop
Hey, Jim Paine: Self-care is cool, but maybe try self-funding next time. Superior doesn’t need another mission-statement mug; it needs paved streets and pipes that won’t pickle the kids.
#SelfCareMayor
#BudgetBloat
#TourismTank
Mayor Jimnocchio Paine’s Water Rate Claims: A Comedy of Errors and Political Theater!
In a bizarre twist at a Public Service Commission hearing, Mayor Jim Paine claims Superior’s water rates are the highest in Wisconsin—backed by questionable evidence.
City Hall’s Thirst for Power: Will Superior’s Water Become Jim’s Latest Blunder?
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.
Marriage and Governance: Ethical Concerns Emerge in Superior’s City Hall
Mayor Jim Paine’s marriage to Councilor Jenny Van Sickle raises ethics concerns in Superior amid discussions on conflicts of interest and transparency.
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.
Mayor Paine’s Forest Land Swap: A Controversial Deal Favoring Family Interests in Superior, WI
Mayor Paine’s forest preservation plan raises eyebrows as it benefits his family, revealing potential cronyism in Superior’s conservation efforts.
Mayor Jim Paine and Councilor Jenny Van Sickle’s Marriage Sparks Local Controversy
Concerns over conflicts of interest arise as Superior Mayor Jim Paine and Councilor Jenny Van Sickle’s marriage prompts legal scrutiny and ethical debates.
Superior City’s Free Speech Battle: Councilor Van Sickle vs. City Attorney Prell
In Superior, tensions rise as Councilor Jenny Van Sickle faces a defamation claim from City Attorney Frog Prell over accused misconduct, sparking a free speech debate.