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Superior’s 2026 mayor’s office budget shows $312,168 for 2 FTE with Mayor Jim Paine and Chief of Staff Becky Scherf, including benefits, overtime, and telephone.

Soupnutz Add-On: The Weird Stuff In Mayor Jim’s Office Budget

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on May 15, 2026 May 21, 2026

Superior’s mayor’s office budget is costly, featuring unique line items like overtime and a Chief of Staff, raising questions about taxpayer value.

“Honk if Your Wallet Got Pained” on a yellow car with Mayor Jim Pain, City Hall signs, tax-budget money, and bold red-and-white grunge text.

Pick The Bumper Sticker That Hurts City Hall’s Feelings

in Chief of Staff City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Jack "Lead Pipes" Sweeney Lindsey "Open Meetings" Graskey Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Sarah Anderson Tylor Elm on May 14, 2026 May 21, 2026

We’re putting the bumper stickers to a vote, because democracy should occasionally do something useful between potholes and press releases. Pick the one you’d actually slap on your car, truck, laptop, beer fridge, or emotionally…

A detective examining a bulletin board filled with documents and notes related to The Receipt Hunter.

FOIA: Mayor James Paine Salary Hits $100K – 2018-2025

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on April 28, 2026 May 14, 2026

Discover how Mayor James W. Paine’s consistent salary growth and daily work entries reflect a stable compensation structure funded by taxpayers.

A student with a worried expression holding a notebook with 'HELP ME' written on it in a classroom setting.

Kid Still in the Superior School District? Blink Twice

in City Hall City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine on February 12, 2026 March 17, 2026

As enrollment plummets, schools face crisis while teachers battle budget cuts. Millennials are rethinking raising families in a shrinking city.

Man in a plaid suit holding a sign that reads 'For Sale Tax Increase' on a snowy street with parked vehicles.

Jim Paine and the City Clowncil’s Two New Superior Industries: Levy Hikes, and Federal Lawsuits

in City of Superior Mayor Jim Paine Superior School District on August 11, 2025 April 30, 2026

Superior, WI faces rising taxes, population decline, and civil rights lawsuits, creating a cycle of challenges and missed opportunities for recovery.

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