Shorewood Citizen Advocates

Building positive change through communication, education and advocacy
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Track the 2026 Hummingbird Migration

Who doesn’t enjoy a hummingbird?
 
These little creatures defy the odds as they migrate from Mexico to Canada, while entertaining bird watchers along the way.
 
Track their progress courtesy of Hummingbird Central.

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Excelsior Fire District Chief Mackey Terminated

The Excelsior Fire District Joint Powers Authority board convened over multiple sessions to review independent investigation reports and consider disciplinary action against Fire Chief Curt Mackey.
 
On April 8, they voted 3–2 to terminate Chief Mackey, effective immediately.

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Mill Street Mire: Will You Pay for the Water Main?

Mill Street trail construction has started as part of a larger Hennepin County job. Shorewood owns a segment of the trail. As is now common with recent Shorewood projects, the council agreed it made sense to install the pipe.
 
But, the real question remains: Who pays and when?

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Death Debt & Taxes

  $34.5M Debt!   117% Tax Increase!
 
Shorewood is headed for a tsunami of debt. Based on city council’s approval of the 2026 Long-Term Financial Management and Capital Improvement Plans the city is continuing an unprecedented spending spree never seen before.

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