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Alex Saloutos

Nov 2311 min read

Rhodes-Conway and Guequierre Propose Forgiving $1.6 Million Debt Plus Interest Owed to City by Financially Successful Nonprofit

Key Points Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Alder John Guequierre (District 19) propose forgiving $1.6 million in debt, plus accrued...

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Alex Saloutos

Nov 23 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...

Alex Saloutos

Oct 317 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...

Alex Saloutos

Oct 252 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...