In Superior, Wisconsin, homeowners must pay for alley paving while seeking grants for front yard improvements, raising concerns about city finances and infrastructure amid rising property taxes.
Posts tagged Mayor Jim Paine
SoupNutz Episode 13 – Soggy Math: Jim Paine and Jenny Van Sickle’s Spreadsheet Soap Opera Splashes Into Court!
Join Mick and Angela in the new Soup Nutz episode as they explore Mayor Jim Paine’s dubious claims and funny charts on Superior, WI water rates, including the $1-a-month sewage savings!
Mayor Jimnocchio Paine’s Water Rate Claims: A Comedy of Errors and Political Theater!
In a bizarre twist at a Public Service Commission hearing, Mayor Jim Paine claims Superior’s water rates are the highest in Wisconsin—backed by questionable evidence.
City Hall’s Thirst for Power: Will Superior’s Water Become Jim’s Latest Blunder?
The debate on taking control of Superior Water Light and Power has been messy, with concerns like lead pipes. Superior needs a transparent water system focused on public welfare, but bottled water may be safer for now.
Marriage and Governance: Ethical Concerns Emerge in Superior’s City Hall
Concerns are rising in Superior as Councilor Craig Sutherland questions potential conflicts of interest following Mayor Jim Paine’s marriage to Councilor Jenny Van Sickle.
SoupNutz Episode 12: Unwrapping Tax Hikes – A Satirical Look at Corporate Welfare and Budget Mismanagement
In the latest episode of Soupnutz, we dive into the absurdity of rising taxes and a city budget that favors big businesses over hardworking residents. Join us for a satirical take on how Superior’s mayor and council are shifting the tax burden, leaving everyday citizens to bear the brunt of fiscal mismanagement while corporate giants like Walmart reap the rewards.
Examining Mayor Jim Paine’s Environmental Policies: A Disconnect Between Green Ambitions and Fiscal Responsibility in Superior
In Superior, Wisconsin, Mayor Jim Paine’s environmental stance is contradicted by a troubling reliance on oil revenue, exposing deep fiscal vulnerabilities and questionable ethics.
Superior City Clowncil Meeting: A Farcical Display of Governance on November 19th
The November 19th Superior Common Council meeting turned governance into a comedic spectacle, highlighting incompetence and absurdity in local leadership.
The Mayor, the Power Plant, and the Family Forest Deal: Rights, Rhetoric, and Responsibility
The ongoing battle over the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center in Superior, Wisconsin, highlights the clash between corporate rights and environmental stewardship, raising critical questions about transparency, integrity, and the motivations of public officials like Mayor Jim Paine. As stakeholders weigh the environmental impacts against economic benefits, this complex dispute underscores the challenges of balancing clean energy initiatives with corporate constitutional protections.
Breaking Down Barriers: How Superior’s Tourism Commission Violated Open Meetings Law and the Fight for Transparency
In Superior, a government oversight reveals troubling lapses in transparency. As the city grapples with accountability issues, citizens demand change for a better future.