City of Superior’s email hints at strategies to delay FOIA responses, raising serious transparency and accountability concerns.
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
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.
003-DNR FOIA-DNR Flags Easement Violations in Superior
DNR warns City of Superior over easement violations on Barker’s Island, urging immediate resolution to protect wildlife habitat and uphold conservation laws.
002-DNR FOIA–Superior Easement Offset Plan Emerges
Explore intergovernmental efforts in Superior to address a compromised land-use easement, showcasing collaboration for environmental compliance.
001-DNR FOIA-Barker’s Island Easement Violation Wisconsin
DNR raises concerns over potential violations of conservation easement on Barker’s Island by the City of Superior, urging compliance and collaboration.
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.
Browser History Suggests City Hall Is in a Toxic Relationship With SoupNutz
City Hall’s focus on silencing critics distracts from budget duties. They should prioritize genuine civic engagement and financial responsibility instead.
Mayor Jim Paines Echo Chamber Loses Labor Support
Mayor Jim’s crew faces backlash over union job losses tied to the NTEC plant. Hard hats demand real support, not empty speeches.
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.