I just joined this group, but I joined with the understanding that it was pretty active. Did everyone go out of town? Or is there just nothing to talk about? I...
mahoolihan: Thank you for joining...at one time, this was an extremely active place. In recent months, it has been anything but that. Regarding Mr. Hendricks'...
It's about time we owned our own municipal water supply! But what to do and how to do it? I'm surprised we don't buy the water utility in its entirety and ...
I'm sorry to say that not everyone agrees with you about Bev Nelson. But...everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. No, I do not agree with everything that Bev...
Since I haven't posted in a while, here are my takes on certain issues: Bev Nelson: Bev is one of those councilors that you either love or hate. Usually there...
... and ... there. OK, but doesn't the new manager run into the same problem? I wonder if it's fair to hire a manager at all, since any person perceived as an...
It seems to me the city is in the sme kind of fix my family was in when we wanted to buy a new car. We didn't have the money, and our debt load was such that...
Here we go again. Another public figure singing the praises of our city manager. What puzzles me is that they can't seem to do that without bashing someone ...
Sorry,Plk,guess I'm always disagreeing with you. You said Nelson should be professional and accountable. I agree . I have to tell you,and please listen and...
... city ... purchase? ... I would agree that the city does not have a strong financial position right now, but this is going to be the only time the water...
... First of all...to Belwah and all others who have posted here recently, thank you from one who enjoys mixing it up here a bit. Belwah...I don't know if we...
... one ... The County only provides a basic level of services through its Health Department. Beloit provides an inhanced varity. Almost 75% of the City's...
... Health ... I understand that Beloit has a higher quality health department, but I think the question comes down to can we afford the extra $223,000 that...
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One of the things that has always "irked" me about Hendricks...is the fact that he originally got his money by being one of Beloit's biggest slumlords! It is...
... leave the city ... Every city in the nation "gives away" land and buildings for economic development. Janesville does sell many older buildings and excess ...
... the "good 'ol ... So, Mr. nsimps, are you throwing your hat in the ring? After all, one would think that if someone has a complaint about the lack of ...
Plk, Thank you for your response. You said that when I call my councilors they are being honest with me and they are not game playing. You may be right. They...
Point of clarification here... The pension plan for public employees is based on years of service and salary. There is no health insurance unless you pay the...
Wouldn't Nelson be part of the good old boy network? She has been on the council for years. Yes and so has Mr. Watson,who usually sits at the head of the team....
... Watson,who ... one ... This is true. She is only one of seven people on the council, and therefore it is hard for her to be an agent of change, but the ...
nsimps, You make some good points. You are probably right that the same old bunch would be running things. But if they did at least we could vote them out.I...
The only two forms of government allowed by the Wisconsin constitution are mayor/alderman or manager/city council. Beloit is not allowed to have alderman in...
... The other thing I would worry about having an alderman system is having enough candidates from each ward. There are defenitley ways that alderman could run...
Actually Zak there is a third form of city government in Wisconsin. That is the commission form with a mayor and commissioners elected at large. This would be...
Hello everyone: I thought it was time I introduced myself and my business to the Beloit community. I'm Genia Stevens, a Georgia native and 2000 Beloit...
... win ... So be it. If each district were forced to come up with a candidate, it will happen. If not, then does the process allow for a district to go...
Dear All: First, this may seem like a small and minute clarification about the forms of government in Wisconsin. There are technically four forms of local...
