Browsing Category Mayor Jim Paine

This is your front-row seat to the political theater starring Mayor Jim Paine, a man who treats transparency like it’s optional DLC. Around here, announcements come polished, photo-ops come frequent, and explanations… well, those are still stuck in committee.

From eyebrow-raising easement deals to FOIA requests that read like rejected X-Files scripts, this section pulls back the curtain on how decisions get made—and who really benefits when the dust settles. (Spoiler: it’s rarely the folks fixing potholes or teaching your kids.)

Expect sharp breakdowns of city council votes, where phrases like “economic development” translate roughly to “trust us, it’ll make sense later.” Watch as familiar faces like Rebecca Scherf—sorry, Chief of Staff—help steer the narrative while the public plays catch-up.

Jim Paine at a cluttered desk with a vintage computer, papers flying around, orange-tinted lighting, SoupNutz context and a focused expression
Jim Paine at a cluttered desk with a vintage computer and flying papers in a SoupNutz scene

A student with a worried expression holding a notebook with 'HELP ME' written on it in a classroom setting.

Kid Still in the Superior School District? Blink Twice

in City Hall City of Superior Kathryn Guimond – Board Member Laura Gapske – Vice President Mayor Jim Paine Nick Olson – Treasurer Nick Schumacher – Clerk Shelly Moen – Board Member Steve Olson Superior School District on Share

As enrollment plummets, schools face crisis while teachers battle budget cuts. Millennials are rethinking raising families in a shrinking city.

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Illustration depicting the concept of qualified immunity with a judge and police officers in a courtroom setting.

Judge Challenges Qualified Immunity Cops Excessive Force

in Brent Fennessey City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Police Department Ruth Ludwig Sarah Anderson Tylor Elm on Share

Judge rules against qualified immunity for officers tasing an unarmed DoorDash driver, highlighting failures in law enforcement accountability.

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