Advice from the Lorax
Phew, that was an arduous election season. But even though we've barely caught our collective breath, another one is just around the...
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Oct 276 min read
Monona at a Crossroads: Time for Change, Not Just Cuts
Rumors and stress are running high in Monona with the referendum decision looming. I've been hearing from a lot of you, many who are...
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Oct 176 min read
Setting the Record Straight: The Real Debt Behind the Referendum
In my last post that illustrated why I believe Monona's referendum is premature, I erroneously thought we had $3 million in debt. I was...
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Oct 138 min read
Rethinking the Rush: Why Our City Needs Stronger Financial Foundations Before the Referendum
I'm watching the city's PR campaign urging us to approve the operational referendum to permanently increase our property taxes by a...
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Apr 2, 20233 min read
The finish line is in sight!
This is the point in the program where I start to get all weepy. The months of hard work, knocking 1,216 of your doors, fundraising,...
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Mar 22, 20232 min read
The tragedy at Monona Hills on March 18, 2023
On Saturday, March 18th, 70 people who lived at Monona Hills lost their homes and most of their belongings. One person, Annette Dorenzo,...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
Monona's Candidate forums and election information
On Sunday, March 19th, the League of Women Voters and Monona Community Media hosted our candidate forums. They are available online for...
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Mar 13, 20232 min read
A tribute to a City Council superhero
It is with a heavy heart that I type this message about the passing of City Council member, Kathy Thomas. Kathy passed away after...
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Mar 13, 20231 min read
So honored to have the exclusive endorsements of these organizations!
AND A DUAL ENDORSEMENT FROM THE FOLLOWING
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
February update: The Bloom, Transit Survey, Street Parking Changes at the Dog Park, In-Person Voting
The Bloom - 91 apartments at Monona Drive and Dean Avenue As a reminder, the City Council is expected to vote on Monona's newest...
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Feb 11, 20237 min read
The Bloom – one way to kill a small town neighborhood
**On Monday, Feb. 20 at 7pm, The Bloom will be voted on at City Council.** Please attend if you can. If you cannot, please contact City...
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Feb 11, 20236 min read
The big decision: What to Do About Monona's Public Transit
It’s clear that the BIG issue this election cycle will be what to do about public transit in Monona. I would find it hard to believe that...
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Jan 16, 20232 min read
Sharing My Dream With You
Kristie presenting on her tribe, the Sault Tribe of Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indians, to the 2nd grade class at Winnequah School for Native...
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Jan 8, 20233 min read
AirBnB and how to regulate it in Monona
There's a new issue being discussed in Monona (and in cities across the country) and it's regarding AirBnB rentals. Maybe you have one in...
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Jan 4, 20232 min read
I'll be on the ballot on April 4, 2023!
Step one is complete. I will be on the ballot for the spring election on April 4, 2023! Miigwech and thank you to the 100 of you who...
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Dec 11, 20225 min read
All I Want for Christmas is...
I am wishing you all good health and happiness for the holidays! All I want for Christmas is less divisiveness and more working together....
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Dec 3, 20224 min read
I am honored and excited to announce my run for Monona Mayor in 2023
There are so many wonderful things to love about living in Monona. My days in this amazing community have been filled with a steady...
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May 23, 20221 min read
Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment informational session
On Sunday, May 22nd, I hosted an informational session to help people understand how their property tax assessments are derived for the...
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Mar 9, 20226 min read
March 9, 2022 Alder Update
I hope my last message to you as an Alder finds you well and excited for spring! My kids and I have been getting lots of walks in with...
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Feb 5, 20226 min read
February 5, 2022 Alder Update
I hope you are staying warm and staying well! We added a canine family member in January and he is keeping us warm...and busy! We've been...
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