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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
Superior Spent $50,000 So Mayor Jim Paine Could Nap in Peace
Mayor Jim Paine claims transparency over a known conflict in promotions, but this scandal reveals a troubling lack of accountability in City Hall.
Milwaukee Officer Misuses Surveillance A Warning on Abuse and Trust
Milwaukee officer charged for misusing surveillance tech highlights growing concerns over mass surveillance and public trust issues in Wisconsin.
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.
Court Docs – LeRette v. City of Superior (March 7, 2025)
Mikayla LeRette sues the City of Superior for warrantless GPS tracking and inadequate lactation space, alleging civil rights violations.
Mayor Jim Paines Texts Read Like City Hall Tried to Workshop a Coup
Mayor Jim Paine’s texts raise questions of political integrity, suggesting a scripted public meeting rather than true reform. Taxpayers should be alert!
Legal Bills – General Mills Dock and Ldgrwd Mndy(March 2024)
City of Superior paid $3,869.85 for legal services on key development projects, ensuring transparency in public funding and infrastructure improvements.
Did Mayor Jim Paine’s Decision Turn Into a Federal Lawsuit?”
Mayor Jim Paine faces scrutiny as a flawed investigation overlaps with a federal civil rights lawsuit, raising questions about discipline and accountability.
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.
Can Lockstep Ledin’s Leadership Withstand Civil Rights ?
Is Nick Ledin’s quiet partnership with Mayor Jim Paine a sign of stability or endorsement? As civil rights lawsuits rise, the South End must decide.