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Has Facebook and other social media successfully replaced local print news coverage, to keep the public informed on local government?  My answer is no. We no longer have regular and consistent coverage of local government from the print media. Coverage of what Alex S. Jones calls the “iron core” of news, including news of theContinue reading “Facebook Won’t Cut It – March 2”

People ask me why I am always talking about local history, buildings and preservation.   Here are three often talked about benefits of historic preservation: Local Uniqueness.   Historic commercial buildings, churches, schools and homes provide connections to the city’s past which add to our quality of life.  I think of that every time I drive pastContinue reading “Local History and Economics – Feb. 9”

As a candidate for City Council, I need to share some thoughts about law enforcement. City Budget I have looked at the city budget.  Public Safety is a large operation. Public Safety takes up 53% of year 2022 general fund and special revenue fund expenditures.   The 2022 general fund budget numbers are $12,294,104 for policeContinue reading “Law Enforcement – Jan. 27”

People ask what issues face the city which the City Council will need to deal with soon.  One issue is use of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act money.   Last April,  city staff informed that the city would receive $14.2 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds.  These funds can be used to respond to theContinue reading “American Rescue Plan Funds – Jan. 16”

I’m glad that Fond du Lac is a Bird City, as you see  here: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/parks/bird-city-usa/ Thanks to Fdl City parks staff and to parks and habitat volunteers for making it happen.I got this wonderful book for Christmas and am reading from it now. … The bird feeder near the creek is busy this windy morning, withContinue reading “Bird City – Jan. 9”

Congrats to Fdl Noon Rotary and City staff for making quick repairs to bring back the light show after last week’s storm damage. Many thanks! I’ve had a great time visiting with people while I have been knocking on doors for nomination signatures, and now I’m done. I just have to collect sheets from friendsContinue reading “First post Dec. 20 – Light show – nomination papers”