True? It wouldn't surprise me.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Trump Behind 9/11?
True? It wouldn't surprise me.
Friday, October 12, 2018
The Holiday Train is again ready to light up Wisconsin in 2018
From JSOnline:
Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 4:20 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018 | Updated 5:08 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018
The 20th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is rolling through Wisconsin again this year, bringing cheer, Santa and live music at every stop.
The 14-car train decorated with thousands of lights will make stops in 13 Wisconsin communities in early December. Each stop lasts 30 minutes and features a concert from the Sam Roberts Band.
The event is free, but CP encourages attendees to bring nonperishable foods to donate to local food banks. There are no rides available, but the train is free to see.
See more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/2018/10/11/holiday-train-again-ready-light-up-wisconsin-2018-20th/1606352002/
Lainey Seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 4:20 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018 | Updated 5:08 p.m. CT Oct. 11, 2018
The 20th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is rolling through Wisconsin again this year, bringing cheer, Santa and live music at every stop.
The 14-car train decorated with thousands of lights will make stops in 13 Wisconsin communities in early December. Each stop lasts 30 minutes and features a concert from the Sam Roberts Band.
The event is free, but CP encourages attendees to bring nonperishable foods to donate to local food banks. There are no rides available, but the train is free to see.
Here are the stops in Wisconsin:
Dec. 6
7:20 p.m.: Amtrak Depot, 9900 East Exploration Ct., Sturtevant
8:35 p.m.: Amtrak Depot, 433 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee
Dec. 7
4:15 p.m.: Harwood Avenue crossing, Wauwatosa
5:45 p.m.: Level Crossing at Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland
6:55 p.m.: Silver Lake Street, north side of the tracks, Oconomowoc
7:55 p.m.: Brandt-Quirk Park parking lot (ball diamond), adjacent to track, Watertown
9:05 p.m.: Amtrak Depot, Columbus
Dec. 8
1:15 p.m.: 400 West Oneida Street, Amtrak Station, Portage
2:45 p.m.: 100 La Crosse Street, Amtrak Depot, Wisconsin Dells
4:15 p.m.: Division Street railway crossing, Mauston
5:30 p.m.: 205 North Superior Avenue, Amtrak Depot, Tomah
6:40 p.m.: Corner of South Water Street and Milwaukee Street, Sparta
8:45 p.m.: Amtrak Station, 601 Saint Andrew Street, La crosse
See more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/2018/10/11/holiday-train-again-ready-light-up-wisconsin-2018-20th/1606352002/
Shorewood High cancels 'To Kill a Mockingbird'; critics planned protest over use of racial slur
From JSOnline:
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Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood (Photo: C.T. Kruger, Staff Photo by C.T. Kruger)
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When Shorewood High School chose "To
Kill a Mockingbird" as this year's annual fall play, it seemed a
relevant commentary on the times.
Based
on the Harper Lee classic about a white southern lawyer defending an
innocent black man in the 1930s, it is a story about segregation and
racism, a broken criminal justice system and the sacrifices of those who
would stand up for what is right.
But Lee's book,
which has been banned by many schools across the country, remains as
controversial today as it did when she wrote it. On Thursday, just hours
before the curtain was to go up, Shorewood canceled the production in
response to a planned protest over the use of the 'N' word in some
scenes.
News of a protest had circulated on social
media early in the day. And by mid-afternoon, Superintendent Bryan
Davis pulled the plug, saying the district should have done a better job
engaging the community "about the sensitivity of this performance."
"We’ve concluded that the safest option is to cancel the play," Davis said in a statement.
The decision has angered and disappointed students and parents on both sides of the debate.
"That
was never our request. We asked for the word to be omitted," said
Patience Phillips, the mother of three African-American students
involved in the protest.
"I understand that the
children put a lot of work into this play," she said. "This doesn't
create dialogue. It causes more of a division."
I agree with the cancellation of the play. We have no right to edit someone else's work. Today it's the n-word; tomorrow it's the freedom word.
Corruption
Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,
In regards to making City of Racine - a "City of Choice" -
See RJT: "Making Racine the region's "Community of Choice"
I suggest:
1.
Fairly assessing Cory and Rebecca Masons lakefront house at 3907
Lighthouse Drive - from the low ball assessment of $400,000 to $ 800,000
Plus, so that they pay their fair share - see:
2. Firing (generally and regularly) incompetent and part time City Attorney (Geneva Village Judge) Scott Letteney - see:
3.
Defending Alderperson Sandy Weidner for doing the job she was elected
to do - payimg her complete legal bills - and having generally
questionably competent Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave demand
his removal!
Until then - it is clear that general incompetence and malfeasance is in charge of City of Racine!
Sincerely, Tim & Cindy
WSJ Editorial
Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,
When
even the Madison based Wisconsin State Journal is calling a Racine
County Judge - unbalanced and acting outside the bounds of his
authority - it is time to end the charade - and *FIRE* City Attorney
Scott Letteney and stop the purely political persecution of Alderperson
Sandy Weidner.
From WSJ:
The very fact that a court case exists
should not be shrouded in secrecy — especially when it centers on a
modest request for city documents under Wisconsin’s open records law.
Racine
Ald. Sandy Weidner asked for slides from a presentation her city
attorney, Scott Letteney, had shown at a closed-door meeting with city
officials last year. Many of the slides contained emails Weidner had
sent, using her city email account. Letteney thought information in the
emails should have been kept confidential, and he wanted a city ethics
panel to review whether Weidner’s transparency violated city rules.
Letteney refused Weidner’s request for the records, prompting Weidner’s legal challenge.
Enter
Judge Gasiorkiewicz. Rather than rule on the merits of the case in
public, he sealed the case from public view. It still doesn’t show up,
for example, on a public website providing citizens with information
about court cases. And, oddly, one of Gasiorkiewicz’s rationales for all
this secrecy is to protect Weidner’s privacy, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
But
Weidner is the one who wants the documents released. It makes no sense
to suggest her privacy is being protected. And it certainly should make
the public wonder what exactly Racine officials are trying to hide.https://madison.com/wsj/opinion/editorial/racine-county-judge-goes-overboard-with-secrecy/article_535ef24d-114d-511d-b957-35e2b8c413f6.html
Stop hiding the truth - Stop protecting an incompetent part-time City Attorney, Scott Letteney, - and STOP persecuting Alderperson Sandy Weidner who was just performing her duties as an Alderperson.
Sincerely,
Tim & Cindy
Four for Fridays!
Good morning everyone I am so sorry for the last two weeks of not posting Four for Fridays. I have been down sick with the flu and I am getting a little better each day. I just hope everyone stays nice and warm. Here are your questions.
1) Are you ready for this nasty cold weather?
2) What temperature would you rather have all year long?
3) Do you try to stay inside when it is cold outside?
4) Do you have your car ready for the cold weather?
Have a nice weekend and stay warm!
1) Are you ready for this nasty cold weather?
2) What temperature would you rather have all year long?
3) Do you try to stay inside when it is cold outside?
4) Do you have your car ready for the cold weather?
Have a nice weekend and stay warm!
MTP Relocation Promises
Dear Board of County Supervisors,
It is
very disconcerting when MTP Village President (David DeGroot) and Board
Members completely abrogate their promises, contracts, policies, and
procedures; which it has previously delivered/instituted in dealing with
Residents - especially in relation to the proposed Foxconn Development;
to deal in bad faith with displaced Residents, especially in regards to
those with disabilities/fixed incomes/minors.
To Wit:
FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES
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Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
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Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of
public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and
deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his
family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater
Playing
fair and by the rules is something which the questionably legal
government of MTP, which often operate in violation of State Statutes in
regards to Open Meeting and Records laws - just seems unable to adhere
to.
So why can't MTP Government operate transparently, truthfully, and adhere to State Statutes?
And
why Isn't Brad Schimel and his moribund WI AG office prosecuting
frequent offenders of WI State Statutes such as MTP Village President
Dave DeGroot and (retiring) Chief of Police Tim Zarzecki?
How
can Foxconn CEO Terry Gou expect MTP Government to deal in good faith
with him when MTP Government has already shown a proclivity to cheat and
beat Residents by breaking previously agreed upon contracts and
promises?
Sincerely,
Dear Village Board
Dear Village Board,
It is
very disconcerting when the Village President (David DeGroot) and Board
Members completely abrogate their promises, contracts, policies, and
procedures; which it has previously delivered/instituted in dealing with
Residents - especially in relation to the proposed Foxconn Development;
to deal in bad faith with displaced Residents, especially in regards to
those with disabilities/fixed incomes/minors.
To Wit:
FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of
public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and
deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his
family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater
Playing
fair and by the rules is something which the questionably legal
government of MTP, which often operate in violation of State Statutes in
regards to Open Meeting and Records laws - just seems unable to adhere
to.
So why can't MTP Government operate transparently, truthfully, and adhere to State Statutes?
And
why Isn't Brad Schimel and his moribund WI AG office prosecuting
frequent offenders of WI State Statutes such as MTP Village President
Dave DeGroot and (retiring) Chief of Police Tim Zarzecki?
How
can Foxconn CEO Terry Gou expect MTP Government to deal in good faith
with him when MTP Government has already shown a proclivity to cheat and
beat Residents by breaking previously agreed upon contracts and
promises?
Sincerely,
Tim & Cindy
FORMER MT. PLEASANT OFFICIALS CALL FOR RELOCATION BENEFITS TO BE REINSTATED FOR FOXCONN FAMILY - CONDEMN CRUEL BROKEN PROMISES
A Better Mount Pleasant Sends:
Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
Dear Mount Pleasant Village Trustees,
We, the below signed, have come together with our combined years of
public service to urge the village board to do the right thing and
deliver the promised relocation package to Sean McFarlane and his
family.
Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
https://www.facebook.com/abettermtpleasant/photos/a.219817938350408/766492470349616/?type=3&theater Mr. McFarlane and his family are suffering for no good reason. A landlord's relocation package is not tied to a tenant's relocation package, so the stance of village officials is both morally reprehensible and likely illegal, as evidenced by the investigation currently being conducted by the state Department of Administration.
Not only is the McFarlane family living in unsanitary conditions - mold, contaminated water - in a home the village provided, the village also reneged on a promise to make the home more accessible for Mr. McFarlane's wheelchair. More, the McFarlane's are now being evicted without another home to which they can move, a situation initiated by and only made possible because you - our village officials - are not following what's fair and outlined clearly under the law.
That Mr. McFarlane is disabled and has four children makes this situation especially egregious.
As elected representatives of the people of Mt. Pleasant, we wish to remind you that your primary duty is to ensure the interests of our residents. Reneging on village obligations and promises undermines the faith and trust of the public in local government.
Stop grandstanding and reinstate the McFarlane family's relocation package. Do the right - and legal - thing for them.
Sincerely,
Jerry Garski - Village President & Village Trustee (2015-2017 & 2010-2014)
Donald Schulz - Village Trustee & Town Supervisor (2013-2014 & 1993-2001)
Ken Otwaska - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Jon Hansen - Village Trustee (2015-2017)
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Bice: Brad Schimel's Wisconsin Justice Department launched probe of a former staffer after he criticized the agency in a news story
From JSOnline:
Schimel's office said it was looking into whether the retiree — Thomas Dawson, long the state's top environmental lawyer — provided confidential information to the press.
Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/daniel-bice/2018/10/11/ag-brad-schimels-office-launched-probe-retiree-over-criticism-news-story/1588482002/
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Brad Schimel, a Republican, is attorney general for the state of Wisconsin.(Photo: Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Attorney General Brad Schimel really doesn't like criticism.
His agency went after an ex-assistant attorney general last year after he made critical remarks in the Journal Sentinel over a deal the Department of Justice had struck with a polluter.
Schimel's office said it was looking into whether the retiree — Thomas Dawson, long the state's top environmental lawyer — provided confidential information to the press.
Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/daniel-bice/2018/10/11/ag-brad-schimels-office-launched-probe-retiree-over-criticism-news-story/1588482002/
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Dear Madame Zoltar
Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers are playing like some second string team. If Aaron Rodgers misses any more games, he should refund the team. And what's up with their field goal kicker? 0 for 4. My Lord.
Big news in the Irregular Football League: the Mighty Bears are now on top, having beaten the Half-Astrophysicists. My defeat of the Half-Astrophysicists has been called the blowout of the week:
The Orbliterators are one space above bottom. C'mon, Mr. OrbsCorbs, get your team moving!
The Journal Times carried an article sometime in the past week that looked at Mr. Cory Mason's first year as mayor. Ha-ha! All that he's done is make some speeches and issued a few directives. Puh-leez, these do not a mayor make. In fact, it's difficult to take Mr. Mason seriously. He's more like a teddy-bear. You want to hug him and squeeze him, but he could never be our leader, could he?
Here's another wek that Junior hasn't crashed his car. Hallelujah! I think that makes 2 or 3 in a row. Maybe Junior is finally growing up. Maube he's let whomever to inspect his wads pf clothing. The leather jacket that Junior wears has never been claimed. Please give a penny a week to feed and clothe your loved ones.
I finally got an Obama-phone. I figured I better be able to call home just in case somehting goes wrong with a client. Or whatever. It stays off but charged, Ready Freddy.
Thank you all for reading my blog today. Tell your relatives and friends.
madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
The tempoerature is supposed to drop soon. Get out and enjoy the weather while you can.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
EMINENT DOMAIN ACTIONS FILED AGAINST MT. PLEASANT RESIDENTS WITHOUT VILLAGE BOARD KNOWLEDGE OR APPROVAL
A Better Mount Pleasant Sends:
“Jurisdictional offers to take property and remove owners in Foxconn area were signed and filed by hired contractors - official legal actions never discussed with Village Trustees.”
MT. PLEASANT, WI OCTOBER 8, 2018 - On September 24, 2018, Mt. Pleasant village trustees voted to approve the Award of Damages on nine parcels of land representing $4,287,300 which resulted from Jurisdictional Offers signed and filed by contractors with the county clerk on behalf of the village without trustee knowledge or approval.
Five parcels on the agenda, representing $1,309,900 in damages, were the subject of current litigation and a pending restraining order by one family to block an order to vacate their home and business within days.
“Trustees heard from angry residents demanding to know why the village was taking their land and ordering them out of their home,” says Kelly Gallaher, a spokesperson for the local grassroots organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant. “The trustees didn’t seem to understand what was happening or even the meaning of the words being used. As it turns out, the orders had already been filed at the courthouse and never discussed or approved by them prior to that night. This was literally the first time they heard about it.”
Two Jurisdictional Offers were signed and filed in late July by Peter Meisbauer of G.J. Meisbauer, hired by the village to provide relocation services. Meisbauer represented himself in the documents as an “agent for the Village of Mt. Pleasant.” A third Jurisdictional Offer was signed and filed in September by Scott Dellenbach of Terra Ventures, hired by the village to provide property management. Dellenbach represented himself in the document as a “Village of Mt. Pleasant Real Estate Consultant.”
Jurisdictional Offers are the legal filings by a condemning authority which officially notify the occupant of the taking of their property for public use and date of expected occupancy when eminent domain negotiations fail.
“This is an official legal action taken against property owners,” says Gallaher. “These actions are taking place without the knowledge or approval of village trustees. It’s not clear these contractors have the authority to take these actions, but even if they do, why has it not been discussed with village officials?”
A Mt. Pleasant village trustee verified to A Better Mt. Pleasant on Friday, the Jurisdictional Offers which resulted in the Award of Damages voted on by trustees, were never discussed or approved with the Village Board prior to that date.
“What is the point of having elected officials at all? Residents came forward to appeal these actions directly to their local representatives, only to discover they were clueless,” says Gallaher. “Village trustees are required to approve all kinds of purchases and agreements - big and small. Actions to take property valued in the millions of dollars, and to remove people from their homes, seems like something trustees should know about. It makes us wonder exactly who is running this village?”
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A Better Mt. Pleasant is a nonpartisan, community organization dedicated to advancing a fair,
accountable and transparent local government in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
“Jurisdictional offers to take property and remove owners in Foxconn area were signed and filed by hired contractors - official legal actions never discussed with Village Trustees.”
MT. PLEASANT, WI OCTOBER 8, 2018 - On September 24, 2018, Mt. Pleasant village trustees voted to approve the Award of Damages on nine parcels of land representing $4,287,300 which resulted from Jurisdictional Offers signed and filed by contractors with the county clerk on behalf of the village without trustee knowledge or approval.
Five parcels on the agenda, representing $1,309,900 in damages, were the subject of current litigation and a pending restraining order by one family to block an order to vacate their home and business within days.
“Trustees heard from angry residents demanding to know why the village was taking their land and ordering them out of their home,” says Kelly Gallaher, a spokesperson for the local grassroots organization, A Better Mt. Pleasant. “The trustees didn’t seem to understand what was happening or even the meaning of the words being used. As it turns out, the orders had already been filed at the courthouse and never discussed or approved by them prior to that night. This was literally the first time they heard about it.”
Two Jurisdictional Offers were signed and filed in late July by Peter Meisbauer of G.J. Meisbauer, hired by the village to provide relocation services. Meisbauer represented himself in the documents as an “agent for the Village of Mt. Pleasant.” A third Jurisdictional Offer was signed and filed in September by Scott Dellenbach of Terra Ventures, hired by the village to provide property management. Dellenbach represented himself in the document as a “Village of Mt. Pleasant Real Estate Consultant.”
Jurisdictional Offers are the legal filings by a condemning authority which officially notify the occupant of the taking of their property for public use and date of expected occupancy when eminent domain negotiations fail.
“This is an official legal action taken against property owners,” says Gallaher. “These actions are taking place without the knowledge or approval of village trustees. It’s not clear these contractors have the authority to take these actions, but even if they do, why has it not been discussed with village officials?”
A Mt. Pleasant village trustee verified to A Better Mt. Pleasant on Friday, the Jurisdictional Offers which resulted in the Award of Damages voted on by trustees, were never discussed or approved with the Village Board prior to that date.
“What is the point of having elected officials at all? Residents came forward to appeal these actions directly to their local representatives, only to discover they were clueless,” says Gallaher. “Village trustees are required to approve all kinds of purchases and agreements - big and small. Actions to take property valued in the millions of dollars, and to remove people from their homes, seems like something trustees should know about. It makes us wonder exactly who is running this village?”
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A Better Mt. Pleasant is a nonpartisan, community organization dedicated to advancing a fair,
accountable and transparent local government in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Lodged Objects
Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,
In addition to the proposed legislation concerning LBGQT persons,
See: Amendment would expand LGBTQ protections in the City of Racine
I ask that that the Common Council seriously consider the question of "Lodged Objects"
Especially since Mayor Cory Mason wields Blue fists....
Let Sweden lead - and Racine follow:
Sweden plans to make sex toys safer because so many people get them stuck in their rectum
"Sex toys are used in the entire world and as far as I know there is no research which can state what is the most common injury. Since these products are used everywhere it is important that the standard now being developed becomes global," explained Anna Sjögren from SIS when contacted by The Local.
The most commonly lodged objects were dildos and butt plugs, which the study by a southern Stockholm hospital found were present in just over 40 percent of cases. In the remainder, a variety of other objects, including candles, bottles and vegetables were found, though the report noted that the incidents leading to the accidents were almost always linked to "sexual pleasure".
Those who sought treatments for lodged objects were disproportionately likely to be male, with a median age of 41, though the total age range spanned from 15 to 92.
What's more, the authors noted that the true figure of sex toy retention was likely even higher than the study suggests, "given reluctance to seek care for a potentially embarrassing condition". They also suggested that a "safety string or adequate-sized stopper" could have prevented many of the affected patients from retaining the items.
The SIS' proposal for sex toy standards will be submitted to the International Organization for Standardization in the hope that it will be adopted by other countries.
"Currently there are no international or Swedish standards for these types of products. Each manufacturer and retailer have their own test methods based on standards and rules from documents with similar material or safety perspective," Sjögren said.
"This works in many cases, but guidelines in the form of a standard can contribute to the quality ensures of the products in general, with requirements on safety, consumer information and risk analysis not only stopping injuries but can lead to a reduced number on incidents."
The most commonly lodged objects were dildos and butt plugs, which the study by a southern Stockholm hospital found were present in just over 40 percent of cases. In the remainder, a variety of other objects, including candles, bottles and vegetables were found, though the report noted that the incidents leading to the accidents were almost always linked to "sexual pleasure".
Those who sought treatments for lodged objects were disproportionately likely to be male, with a median age of 41, though the total age range spanned from 15 to 92.
What's more, the authors noted that the true figure of sex toy retention was likely even higher than the study suggests, "given reluctance to seek care for a potentially embarrassing condition". They also suggested that a "safety string or adequate-sized stopper" could have prevented many of the affected patients from retaining the items.
The SIS' proposal for sex toy standards will be submitted to the International Organization for Standardization in the hope that it will be adopted by other countries.
"Currently there are no international or Swedish standards for these types of products. Each manufacturer and retailer have their own test methods based on standards and rules from documents with similar material or safety perspective," Sjögren said.
"This works in many cases, but guidelines in the form of a standard can contribute to the quality ensures of the products in general, with requirements on safety, consumer information and risk analysis not only stopping injuries but can lead to a reduced number on incidents."
Sex toys lodged in the rectum is an embarrassment which should not be allowed to go public - and be covered by City provided health insurance.
I am asking that the City Council maintain safeguards and privacy for those that use sex toys and might find themselves in compromising positions from their use.
City of Racine Attorney Scott Letteney can provide appropriate legal guidance -
Sincerely,
Tim & Cindy
RDA Loses over $7M
Dear City of Racine Alderpersons,
The 2017 Audited Financial Statement reveals the following:
City of Racine Taxpayers who feel the burn that the ever increasing property taxes and fees imposed by City of Racine Mayors and Alderpersons are becomingly more and more onerous and out of line with the Consumer Price Index, aren’t just imagining that burning feeling – it is real, as the 2017 Audited Financial Statement reveals.
It is just Business as Usual in City of Racine, as the unaccountable Racine Development Authority lost $7,304,144 in TID collections, and passed that cost on to Residential taxpayers – with NO repayment schedule required – since the Residential taxpayers are on the hook and going to pay – through extortion – aka onerous property taxes, by any other name….
Former Mayor John Dickerts much bally-hooed Tid 18 – Machinery Row was the loss leader – costing taxpayers nearly $7,000,000 – not counting the destruction ,clean up costs and planning time wasted by the RDA in concocting yet another failed plan for the criminally led City of Racine:
Well, well, the spectacularly *FAILED* Machinery Row Project might actually COST taxpayers $65M when it is all done and settled…. instead of bring in Constructive and Productive Development. Residential Taxpayers will *NEVER* see any tax relief in criminally led Mayor Cory Mason’s Blue Fist Collective!
Meanwhile, Former Mayor John Dickert’s bestest personal friend – Micah Waters – continues to hold onto the former Porter’s Property while refusing to pay the property taxes due and shifting that burden to the much beleagured Residential Taxpayers living in City of Racine. City Officials plan on Residents being deaf, dumb, and blind – and they are correct!
Don't stop Believing.... (the lies of the Corporate Clowns leading Residents into never ending Debt and lies of future City led productive ventures)
Sincerely,