RACINE – City of Racine leaders, including Mayor Cory Mason and a majority of the Racine Common Council, have gone on record in opposition to the proposed location of a youth detention facility within the city limits. In a letter to Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and the Racine County Board issued Monday, the city […]
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Readers react to the face-covering ordinance
Racine residents have much to say about the City of Racine’s Common Council 8-7 decision to require masks in all public places. Some are pleased with this decision, while others not so much. The majority of people who commented on RCE’s announcement seem to not be in favor of the decision. They feel it will […]
City, Lutheran Social Services launch Racine emergency eviction prevention program
With a goal to keep up to 300 families in their homes and prevent homelessness, the City of Racine has partnered with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) to launch the Racine Emergency Eviction Prevention Program. The City of Racine officially launched the program to help low-income City residents avoid eviction and […]
Here’s Who Is Running For Common Council
RACINE, WI – Some City of Racine residents will have candidates to choose from while others will not among the aldermanic races on the ballot on April 7 for the seven district seats up for re-election. Of the even-numbered seven seats up for grabs on the 14-member Common Council, four are contested races. Two incumbents […]
Mayor Mason Announces “Renters Roundtable” Public Meeting
City of Racine – Mayor Cory Mason will be hosting the first “Renters Roundtable” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5th at the Racine Public Library. The Mayor, who will be joined by members of the Common Council, want to hear directly from Racine’s renters about their experiences renting in the City. Before the City […]
City of Racine residents to vote on five Common Council races
The Spring election will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018. In total, there are nine candidates running for Common Council districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, with one district’s incumbent running unopposed. We reached out to all but the unopposed candidate. Follow the links to read their responses. District 2 Candidates: Mollie Jones, […]
Sandy Weidner: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 6
Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. 1. I see it as vitally important that we return fiscal responsibility to our local government. Racine taxpayers are among the most heavily taxed in Wisconsin yet we have seen services reduced while our debt load has increased. We are on […]
Carrie Glenn: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 10
Carrie Glenn Name three long-term goals you have for the city and why you chose them. 1. Racine has become known as a crime-ridden, failing community. We must repair that image for the emotional well-being of those who live here and to show others that Racine is a safe and welcoming community to locate to. […]
Dennis Montey: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 4
Dennis Montey Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Reduce debt by reducing overall operating expenses and debt service costs, thus reducing property taxes. Decrease the number of demands made on new start-ups for occupancy permits to encourage and assist faster track to occupancy and beginning of the […]
Dennis Wiser: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 10
Dennis Wiser Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. I would like to (1) attract more families and businesses to Racine, (2) broaden the tax base to lessen the burden on taxpayers, and (3) broaden the transportation options for accessing the city of Racine. What are the three […]
Q.A. Shakoor II: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 8
Q.A. Shakoor II Name three long-term goals you have for the city and why you chose them. Support fire, emergency medical service & police protection that citizens deserve family-supporting jobs redevelopment & economic growth these three items are a few of many that will enhance and improve the quality of life in wonderful Racine thus, […]
Jen Adamski-Torres: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 6
Jennifer Adamski-Torres Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. 1) Economic Development – We need to alleviate the burden on regular working people and retirees, and identify alternatives to growing our local economy and diversify our tax base. 2) Equal Representation – For too long, some of my […]
Malcolm Platt: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 8
Malcolm Platt Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Lower taxes, more efficient government services, and complete governmental transparency. Simply put, the people deserve to have the best government for the lowest cost, and they have a right to be fully informed of the plans and actions of […]
Tracey Larrin: Candidate Interview for Common Council District 4
Name three long-term goals you have for the City and why you chose them. Home Ownership/Affordable good housing. Employment. Education/Skill Trade All 3 are essential to providing a more vibrant community to forward. What are the three biggest challenges Racine faces, and how would you address them? Underemployment/Unemployed. Transportation. Equity. I have looked at what […]
6th District Residents Face 2016 Election Rematch
When residents living in the 6th aldermanic district head to the polls in April, they’ll see two familiar names on the ballot. Incumbent Sandy Weidner and Jen Adamski-Torres have both announced that they are running for the seat, creating a re-match from the Spring 2016 election. Weidner told The Journal Times on the night she […]
