We asked ChatGPT to review Shorewood’s Reserve Policy. In its simplest term, reserves are a savings account that the city holds in case of emergency.
Shorewood City Council has adopted a Reserve Policy of 35% – 50% of next year’s expenses.
Those are just three of the adjectives that come to mind when describing the behavior of Shorewood Mayor Jennifer Labadie at the Sept. 14, 2026 council meeting.
What should have been a routine clarification of the rules for Matters From the Floor became a demonstration of high-handedness by Labadie.
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– 2027 Preliminary Budget & Tax Levy
– SCEC Operational Analysis
– Galpin Lake Trail Grant
Shorewood’s 10-year financial plan provides a detailed look at where City finances are headed.
The numbers raise an important question for residents: “Are we planning to spend what we need—or simply planning to find the money to pay for what we want?”
Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting:
– Shorewood Community & Event Center Support
– SLMPD Coordinating Committee Discussion
– Fire Department Amendment Review
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