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Goats, Nepotism, and Meth Labs: You Won’t Believe What’s Happening at City Hall!

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on April 9, 2025 April 9, 2025

Join us for a wild look at the Superior City Council’s latest meeting, where bureaucratic blunders and small-town antics create a chaotic yet entertaining circus of governance!

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Political Ice Breaking in Superior—Is Mayor Paine Headed for a Frosty Exit ?

in City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jenny Van Sickle Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025

Last night’s election marked a turning point, delivering a decisive blow to the old political guard. Voters are demanding real change—will the momentum continue?

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Superior City Budget Crisis: Mismanagement and Growing Deficits Amid Decline

in City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on March 26, 2025 July 14, 2025

In Superior, Wisconsin, councilors Tylor Elm and Jenny Van Sickle face scrutiny after a million-dollar budgeting error. As they run for re-election, voters wonder if they’ll be held accountable.

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Exploring Jenny Van Sickle’s Endorsements: Political Bias and Connections

in City Hall City of Superior Jenny Van Sickle Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin on March 18, 2025 April 2, 2025

Explore the cozy network of political endorsements where connections are strong and impartiality is questionable, raising doubts about the candidates’ true independence.

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Exposing Broadband Lies: Taxpayer Funds Drive Expensive Non-Competition

in City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on March 16, 2025 March 18, 2025

The City of Superior is misleading taxpayers about its broadband project’s costs, hiding millions in expenses and perpetuating old telecom issues, leading to higher bills and taxes for residents.

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Top 50 Highest-Paid Public Workers: 2023 Government Salaries & Benefits

in City Hall City of Superior Fire Department Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Police Department Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on March 5, 2025 March 26, 2025

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.

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City Leaders Turn Down Free Money for Lead Poisoning – Your Water Remains Toxic

in City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack Sweeney Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig on February 24, 2025 March 11, 2025

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.

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Hidden Costs: Superior’s Ignored Efficiency Study Caused Taxes and Chaos

in City Hall City of Superior Jack Sweeney Jenny Van Sickle Mark Johnson Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on February 10, 2025 April 2, 2025

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.