Jim’s got charts, Jenny’s got spreadsheets, and Superior still doesn’t have the highest water rates in Wisconsin.
In this episode of Soup Nutz, Mick and Angela wade through the murky waters of Mayor Jim Paine’s August 30, 2024, testimony—a spectacle of charts, spreadsheets, and claims that don’t hold water. With his wife, Councilor Jenny Van Sickle, providing a questionable spreadsheet as his ace in the hole, Jim boldly declared Superior has the highest water rates in Wisconsin—a claim as flimsy as his grasp of the data. Spoiler alert: it’s not true. The duo breaks down Jim’s backpedaling, his “dollar-for-dollar” logic (whatever that means), and the legendary $1-a-month sewage savings Jenny brought to the table. It’s a deep dive into political theater, sprinkled with Excel wizardry and some hard-hitting laughs.
FEDERAL COURT – A Warning Letter Becomes a Public Record
Investigator Mikayla LeRette faced policy violations, but Mayor Jim Paine found no dishonesty, restoring her good standing after addressing schedule issues.
FEDERAL COURT – Emails Allege Police Retaliation
Union claims retaliation against officer, alleges media leak harmed reputation, calls for mayor’s intervention to address low morale.
FEDERAL COURT – Mayor Paine Takes Over Police Grievance
Mayor Jim Paine addresses a sensitive police grievance, highlighting the intricate relationship between authority and personnel issues.
FEDERAL COURT: Police Union Letter to the Mayor Paine
Union disputes over police discipline in Superior raise concerns about trust and morale within the department, impacting taxpayers.
FEDERAL COURT:Written Warning Paine in the LeRette Case
Investigation reveals serious policy violations by Officer LeRette, raising accountability concerns for taxpayers in Superior, Wisconsin.
