Unravel Mayor Jim Paine’s family connections amid questions on land deals and conflicts of interest. Join the debate on forest development and its impact on the St. Louis River community.
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Top 50 Highest-Paid Public Workers: 2023 Government Salaries & Benefits
Explore key financial metrics of the top 50 payrolls over $5 million and benefits over $7.7 million. Discover visual insights that reveal these important figures for the industry.
Revealed: The Scandalous Marriage of Jenny Van Sickle and Mayor Jim Paine
Mayor Jim Paine and Jenny Van Sickle’s seemingly perfect marriage masks a troubled past of ethical concerns. As Van Sickle serves on the City Council, a Supreme Court ruling raises questions about their political goals.
City Leaders Turn Down Free Money for Lead Poisoning – Your Water Remains Toxic
The Superior City Council rejected a resolution for free federal funds to replace toxic lead pipes, risking residents’ health and prompting calls for accountability from local leaders.
Mayor Jim Paine’s Controversial Wetlands Deal: Family Ties and Misconduct?
Emails show concerns that Mayor Paine may have misused city resources for family property issues, raising questions about conflict of interest and the need for transparency in municipal resource use.
Mayor Jim Paine’s Land Controversy: Public Trust vs. Private Gain?
Superior, WI Mayor Jim Paine involved in land easement controversy.
Mayor’s Family to Benefit from Controversial Conservation Easement Change
Emails show Superior Mayor Jim Paine and Councilor Jenny Van Sickle tried to change a conservation easement for the mayor’s family’s property, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Superior City Faces Criticism for Overlooking DNR Warnings on Land Development
Discover the serious easement violation in Superior, WI, where city officials permitted private development on protected land, prompting outrage. See how the Wisconsin DNR is handling this issue.
Exploring Superior’s Easement Issues: A Look at Government and Land Mismanagement
Examine the easement violation by the City of Superior and how private ownership harms protected lands. Learn about the neglect’s impact and state officials’ efforts to resolve these environmental issues.
Hidden Costs: Superior’s Ignored Efficiency Study Caused Taxes and Chaos
A recent study found significant problems in Superior’s government, like bloated budgets and outdated practices. Despite this, Mayor Jim Paine’s administration is ignoring the report, burdening taxpayers with rising property taxes.