Editor’s Note: This letter was written by Bill Earley, a member of the Wisconsin United To Amend Project. It does not reflect the beliefs of this news organization. Donald Trump pledged to “drain the swamp” during the presidential campaign. It’s an effective metaphor which captures the widespread frustration people have with our current political system. […]
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Video: 2017 Racine Aldermanic District Forum
Candidates for the Racine Common Council attended a candidate forum at Gateway Technical College Thursday night. They answered questions about development, jobs and housing.
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Letter To The Editor: DeGroot Answers Garski’s Complaints
Editor’s Note: This editorial was written by Dave DeGroot. On March 12th, 2017, Village of Mt. Pleasant President, Jerry Garski, placed an opinion letter on the ‘Racine County Eye’ website. Several of Mr. Garski’s comments in the piece are what I believe to be exaggerations and falsehoods. I would like to provide some counterpoint […]
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Trump Signs Order Sweeping Away Climate Change Regulations
By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to undo a slew of Obama-era climate change regulations that his administration says is hobbling oil drillers and coal miners, a move environmental groups have vowed to take to court. The decree’s main target is former […]
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Mt Pleasant Board Meeting March 27 2017
A Recording of Mt Pleasant Village Board Meeting for March 27, 2017 at 6:30pm Previous recordings may be found at this link. Bookmark this link if you wish future access to this recording and all others. Public Comment A number of citizens of Mt. Pleasant spoke concerning the alleged egging of Trustee […]
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Dickert Announces Resignation Plans, Taking Job In Chicago
Mayor John Dickert plans to resign at the end of the summer to become the president and chief administrative officer of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. Dickert announced his decision at a press conference held Monday morning at Racine City Hall. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative focuses on protecting the Great […]
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Village President Notified Of Property Violations
An inspector’s report released Friday by the Village of Mount Pleasant outlines several property violations on Mount Pleasant Village President Jerry Garski’s property. Village authorities were alerted to violations on Nov. 9 and 10, 2016 when some known political rivals of Garski filed complaints alleging the zoning and parking violations. Garski is up for re-election […]
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DeGroot Goes Solo At Candidate Forum
Mount Pleasant Village Trustee Dave DeGroot had a candidate forum all to himself Wednesday night after Village President Jerry Garski declined to participate in the event. DeGroot is running this year for both his trustee position and president. In his responses to the questions Wednesday night he indicated how he would have handled past issues […]
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Common Council Approves City Administrator Contract
In a 10 to 3 vote, the Racine Common Council voted to hire on James Palenick as its new city administrator in a three-year contract. He replacec Tom Freidel, who is retiring at the end of March. Palenick was attracted to Racine’s potential, he said. “There’s so much here that an outsider sees that maybe insider’s […]
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City Approves Ban The Box Ordinance
The City of Racine passed an ordinance that officially bans it from asking if a person has been convicted of a felony on its job application for most positions. In a 14-0 vote, the measure was passed Tuesday night at a Common Council meeting. City officials removed the question weeks ago from the job application, but […]
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Regency Mall Area Eye’d For TIF District Improvements
After Sears, Kmart and JC Penney left Racine, a 134-acre parcel that includes Regency Mall, surrounding out lots and High Ridge Center has become the target of a potential tax incremental finance district in Racine. The city plans to propose forming a tax incremental finance (TIF) district to help spur development by offering incentives and […]
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Public Input Needed For Bicycle Route Master Plan
A master plan for bicycle and pedestrian routes in the Racine area will be open for public input and comment from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Festival Hall, 5 5th St in Racine. The plan is still at the proposal stage, but this will be the final opportunity for the public to offer input […]
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City Eyes Starting Courtesy Building Inspection Program
The City of Racine is considering starting a courtesy building inspection program. The goal of the program: help businesses learn about what codes will apply to their building before planning and construction begins. A draft ordinance was drafted by the city’s chief building inspector and is being referred to the Public Works and Services Committee […]
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Sturtevant Considers Opening Its Own Library
A Sturtevant library may be on the horizon. The Sturtevant Village Board is considering a library cooperative as they continue to explore various funding options. Steve Ohs, an administrator with Lakeshore Library System, presented information to the board about what they could expect if they joined the co-operative library system As a member of the […]
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Mount Pleasant Lifts Public Comment Restriction
An ordinance many thought to be unconstitutional was repealed by the Mount Pleasant Village Board Monday after 11 years of being on the books. The rule, which dates back to Mount Pleasant’s establishment as a village, barred people running for public office from speaking during the public comment section of village board meetings. Board members, […]
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