Accountability Articles
Public Process Matters
Background: What started as just another Shorewood City Council meeting on Apr. 22, quickly became questionable for what was said, and not said. Before the
6 Takeaways from the April 22 Shorewood Council meeting
View the full meeting here. (Links to video of each discussion for a deeper dive.) There were 11 items on the Consent agenda-9 passed without
Updated – Misuse of City Resources by Shorewood Mayor – Again!
Update April 25, 2024 On April 8, 2024, the City of Shorewood sent an email with the title “Message from the Mayor-April 2024”. The mundane
Shorewood City Water Report: “Forever Chemicals”
Note: Water quality, testing and standards are complicated. SCA recommends you contact any of the sources in this article for more clarity. Private wells are not
STAND-OFF: Government v. Process
At the Monday, April 8th Shorewood Council meeting, the 3 attending members, (Labadie, Zerby and Callies*), without discussion, voted to approve the blanket spraying of
Questions Swirl Around Shorewood’s “Closed Door” Hiring Policy
On March 25, the Council approved the hiring of Park & Recreation Manager Mitchell Czech on the council consent agenda. He will start at approximately
Do You Know About Shorewood’s Crisis Management Plan?
SCA editors view the city council meeting and work session videos. Our mission includes promoting transparency and accountability by evaluating council discussion and decisions. So,
The Fire Lane Discussion Fizzles Out
Update: As of March 31st, 2024, there has been no public discussion for implementing the commissions’ recommendations. Shorewood’s fire lanes are public-owned property currently intended
Get Smarter: Watch Your Council Members in Action
One of the best ways to see if a council member earned your vote is to watch them in action. Zoom has added another level
