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A Silenced Resident Speaks Out

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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.

Confusion vs. Clarity

Confusion vs. Clarity
Arborvitae and a fence “erroneously” built in the city right-of-way (ROW) took up considerable time and energy at two Shorewood council meetings.   On May 28, because of vague language in the ordinance, the Council engaged in a confusing conversation, followed by an unusual 43 seconds of silence, when no motion was made to correct the issue of the matter.

Public Process Matters

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What started as just another Shorewood City Council meeting on Apr. 22, quickly became questionable for what was said, and not said.   Before the Council could approve the agenda, administrator Nevinski removed items 2H and 6C. He did not explain what those items were for the audience. He only said there were “notice issues and concerns.”

Shorewood: Chain Link or Picket Fence Model?

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Policy Changes Without Process

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Opinion: When All Neighbors Don’t Count

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Many among us remember a candidate for a Shorewood office running on the brand “All Neighbors Count.” All neighbors may have "counted" 25 years ago.   What has happened  since that mantra rang true with the voters of Shorewood?

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