Alex Saloutos40 minutes ago3 min readMadison Says It’s Broke, Auditors and Investors DisagreeKey Points Madison's budget has historically shown overestimated expenses and underestimated revenues. Madison’s revenues have outpaced...
Alex Saloutos2 days ago7 min readIs 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 SaloutosOct 252 min readMayor Sponsored Resolution Recommending $110,000 for Printing and Mailing Postcard on Property Tax ReferendumThe City of Madison’s postcard notifying residents about the upcoming referendum to permanently increase the property tax levy by $22...
Alex SaloutosOct 2310 min readThe Untold Story: What the Wisconsin State Journal Missed About Madison's Lobbying and Fiscal ChallengesKey Takeaways From This Post Madison's growing structural deficit appears to be exacerbated by weak lobbying efforts under Mayor Satya...
Alex SaloutosOct 217 min readPublic Market Fiasco: City Hall’s Costly Mistake Hits Taxpayers HardIllustration: Madison Public Market Foundation As I mentioned in a recent post, I’ll be sharing information with you between now and the...