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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.

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Editorial opinion

The Opposite of Transparency

On February 18, 2024 the Shorewood City Council, along with key city staffers, held what they referred to as a “retreat” at the Shorewood Community & Event Center. This was essentially an all-day work session to discuss strategic priorities and several other key topics.
 
What made this different from any other work session was that it was structured to discourage public attendance and the ability to review the meeting after the fact.

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Editorial opinion

Let’s Step Up: A Challenge to the City Council

The SCA Editors support city organized trash collection in Shorewood.
 
Now, we challenge the city council to be proactive, and have the courage to make the decision that protects the expensive taxpayer funded infrastructure and the environment, while providing the most efficiency in service.

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Rockwell Freedom of Speech

A Silenced Resident Speaks Out

Long-time Resident Greg Larson, who has volunteered and advocated for many issues over the years, attempted to speak at the July 9 park commission meeting.
 
What followed caused him to react with the following letter to the commission members. See his response.

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