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When the Fox Guards the Henhouse: Madison’s $150,000 Handout to Downtown Developers
Key Points DMI ’ s consultants began work in July—two months before tonight ’ s Council vote on the $150,000 contract The actual contract...
Alex Saloutos
Sep 26 min read


Madison Officials Gut Voter-Approved Lakefront Protections for $320M Project
Key Points City officials knew about the referendum requirement “from the beginning” but kept it hidden through 8 years of planning Less...
Alex Saloutos
Jul 1411 min read


The Public’s Right to Be Heard: Why Madison’s Ban on Public Comment at the Remand Hearing Violates Wisconsin Law
In my previous post, I explained how Madison’s city attorney appears to be violating Wisconsin law by providing substantive legal...
Alex Saloutos
Jun 1714 min read


When “Educational Materials” Become Legal Advocacy: How Madison’s Remand Memo Violates Court Orders and Wisconsin Law
Key Points The contradiction revealed: Court bans “new evidence,” city provides substantive legal advocacy disguised as “education." The...
Alex Saloutos
Jun 1512 min read
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