Deficit | 77 Square Miles

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...

Alex Saloutos

Oct 2310 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...

Alex Saloutos

Oct 217 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...