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$52.88 a Day Might Buy More Than Ads
Is taxpayer funding influencing local journalism? Explore how city ads shape newspaper coverage and accountability. #LocalNews #JournalismIntegrity
📺 Coming Soon to YouTube—Hide Your Expectations
Join us this summer for The Council Clown Show on YouTube, blending reality with laughs as we animate Jim Paine’s wildest moments!
Court Docs – Amended – LeRette v. City of Superior(Jan 2026)
Mikayla LeRette sues the City of Superior for civil rights violations, including warrantless tracking and discrimination during pregnancy.
Mayor Jim “Petty” Paine Stars in “Honey, I Shrunk Accountability”
Superior’s appeal hints at a courtroom farce where accountability is absent, and taxpayers bear the brunt of the spectacle.
Mayor Jim Paine Rips SWL&P Spending—Then Volunteers to Be Their Chief Money-Spender
Mayor Jim Paine is criticized for mishandling federal utility funds, raising concerns about his financial understanding and accountability in local governance as residents struggle with bills.
Superior WI City Council: Why Manage Streets When Owning a Museum is Easier?
Superior City Council takes over the museum, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and management. Can local history survive city politics?
Superior Outsources Transparency—And Possibly Your Internet History—to a Florida Startup
Learn how Superior’s link with JustFOIA might impact your privacy while promoting transparency. Mayor Jim’s team may be tracking citizens, raising questions about government actions and who’s really monitoring you.
Trading Bays and Catching Rays: How Superior’s City Council Mistook City Hall for a Sauna
In a hot meeting, Mayor Jim Paine joked that attendees were practically marinated. Meanwhile, the Parks and Recreation Committee proposed a $1 million budget for a new skate park.
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.