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Shorewood “Reserve Funds” Scheme to Grab Your Tax Dollars
Read and watch Barry Brown’s presentation to the Shorewood council regarding his analysis, and the impact to Shorewood taxpayers, of the city’s growing Reserve Funds.
Three New Things This Week
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
Another Resident Voices Concerns About Fee Increases
Long time Shorewood resident Rick Stromberg raised concerns about the proposed Shorewood fee increases in an email to the Shorewood City Council. He asked SCA to publish it here.
The opinions expressed here are solely his own.
Shorewood Resident Calls for Action
Long time Shorewood resident Dale Newberg raises concerns about the proposed Shorewood fee increases.
The opinions expressed here are solely his own.
Summary of Shorewood City Council Meeting September 8, 2025
To increase transparency and resident education, below is a quick summary of the Shorewood City Council meeting of September 8, 2025.
Three New Things
Here are three new, quick and informative articles for readers this week.
Speak Up or the Shorewood Water Fees Will Bite You
Guest Column by Dale Newberg. Dale is a longtime Shorewood resident. The opinions expressed here are solely his own.
Shorewood City Council Never Says “NO” to spending YOUR MONEY
In 4 short years since 2022 Shorewood’s Administrative budget has increase $314,670 or 35.19% to a whopping $1,208,620 in 2025.
The city’s debt has more than tripled in the last 7 years.
Continuing on this spending spree will drive long-term residents and retirees out of the city.
Lobbyist Scholarship: "Out of the Blue"
The Shorewood City Council voted to authorize travel to Washington D.C. by Mayor Jennifer Labadie, contingent on funding provided from a private lobbying group, Minnesota Transportation Alliance (MTA).
That decision is a mistake and that money should be refused.
