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Alex Saloutos
Jan 85 min read
Why Aren’t Ice Arena Users Paying Their Fair Share?
"This is the line for free money, right?" Highlights Despite consistent large surpluses, Madison Ice, Inc. has failed to make a single...
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Alex Saloutos
Nov 2, 20243 min read
Madison Says It’s Broke, Auditors and Investors Disagree
Key Points Madison's budget has historically shown overestimated expenses and underestimated revenues. Madison’s revenues have outpaced...
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Alex Saloutos
Oct 31, 20247 min read
Is the Infrastructure Special Charge Actually a Tax? Mayor's Proposal Could Face Legal Challenge According to Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Key Points The Wisconsin Policy Forum flagged the Infrastructure Special Charge (ISC) in the mayor’s budget as vulnerable to legal...
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Alex Saloutos
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Mayor Sponsored Resolution Recommending $110,000 for Printing and Mailing Postcard on Property Tax Referendum
The City of Madison’s postcard notifying residents about the upcoming referendum to permanently increase the property tax levy by $22...
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Alex Saloutos
Oct 23, 202410 min read
The Untold Story: What the Wisconsin State Journal Missed About Madison's Lobbying and Fiscal Challenges
Key Takeaways From This Post Madison's growing structural deficit appears to be exacerbated by weak lobbying efforts under Mayor Satya...
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Alex Saloutos
Oct 21, 20247 min read
Public Market Fiasco: City Hall’s Costly Mistake Hits Taxpayers Hard
Illustration: Madison Public Market Foundation As I mentioned in a recent post, I’ll be sharing information with you between now and the...
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