Posts tagged public trust

A man in a blazer and orange pants running outdoors with flames on his pants while holding a piece of paper.

This Memorial Day, We Remember Sacrifice—And Forget Mayor Paine’s Integrity

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on May 22, 2025 May 29, 2025

Mayor Jim Paine’s testimony at the Public Service Commission showed a troubling lack of truthfulness, sparking concerns about accountability in Wisconsin’s politics and undermining integrity.

Illustration depicting a tense council meeting in a steamy room with attendees looking concerned.

Trading Bays and Catching Rays: How Superior’s City Council Mistook City Hall for a Sauna

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Lindsey Graskey Mayor Jim Paine on May 12, 2025 May 28, 2025

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.

Illustration depicting a conservation violation with documents and a map in the background.

Superior City Faces Criticism for Overlooking DNR Warnings on Land Development

in City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on February 17, 2025 April 2, 2025

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.

Examining Mayor Jim Paine’s Environmental Policies: A Disconnect Between Green Ambitions and Fiscal Responsibility in Superior

in City Hall City of Superior on December 2, 2024 December 18, 2024

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.

A somber, medium-sized conference room setting, with an empty chair at a long table featuring nameplates for “Superior’s Tourism Commission” members. The room has a slightly dim atmosphere, with soft, cool lighting casting shadows over empty folders and a stack of unreviewed documents at the end of the table. A clock on the wall reads "11:00," a subtle nod to urgency and time constraints. Near the table, a laptop is visible, with a paused virtual meeting screen showing blurred faces, symbolizing partial transparency. In the background, a window offers a view of a cloudy, small-town cityscape, alluding to the tight-knit, yet scrutinized environment in Superior. This image subtly communicates secrecy, missed transparency, and an urgent call for accountability.

Breaking Down Barriers: How Superior’s Tourism Commission Violated Open Meetings Law and the Fight for Transparency

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County on July 25, 2023 November 17, 2024

In Superior, a government oversight reveals troubling lapses in transparency. As the city grapples with accountability issues, citizens demand change for a better future.