The Way I See It!
I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.
Welcome Averitt Express to Cudahy!
I just want to welcome and thank Averitt Express for coming to Cudahy and taking over the old Road Runner terminal.
Missing Dog in Area
St. Francis and Cudahy friends. Zoey is missing! She is a 35 pound gray and white border collie. She has one blue eye and a pink collar. Last seen by St. Francis Brewery/Lake Drive area. If you spot her please contact the St.Francis Police! Thanks!
City of Cudahy Website Improvement Ideas
The City of Cudahy is looking at updating the City website and in doing so looking at making it more user-friendly and helpful.
5-7-13 Common Council Meeting Notes
These are not the official minutes and are just my notes of what happen at the meeting.
Cudahy Hit and Run
At approximately 03:00 pm on Monday, there was a roll over hit and run at the corners of Plankinton and Kirkwood. Two people fled the scene with CPD looking for them. A local resident and his granddaughter who were in the vehicle that was hit and flipped over, only had minor injuries, and refused conveyance. This is an open investigation by the Cudahy Police Department.
Looking At the Election and Blog
Below is a link to an article written by Erik Gunn, who is the Contributing Editor and Pressroom Buzz columnist Milwaukee Magazine, on the Cudahy District 3 Aldermanic Election and my use of the blog as the portal of information.
Cudahy Spring Cleanup Clarifications
It was brought to my attention that the dates didn’t correctly match for the Spring Cleanup in all places, emails, and posts. I have been passing the information as I get it from City Hall to the group. With that being said here are two clarifications.
Cudahy National Night Out Meeting Wednesday May 1st @ 6PM
Good morning National Night Out friends!
Reminder Today Is Cudahy's Arbor Day/ Earth Day Celebration
Please join us for the City of Cudahy’s Annual Arbor Day/ Earth Day Celebration today Saturday April 27th, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Questions from Residents - Answers from Department Managers
Mary Jo these are two questions I am hearing from residents. May I have answers to them?
Save This Saturday for Cudahy's Arbor Day/Earth Day Celebration
Please join us for the City of Cudahy’s Annual Arbor Day/ Earth Day Celebration this Saturday April 27th, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
This Saturday - If Cleaning Up and Trees Are Not Your Thing
This Saturday if you didn’t want to attend the City of Cudahy’s Annual Arbor Day/ Earth Day Celebration please give the Cudahy Historical Society Open House a visit!
Yep the Games Continue!
I believe that being informed on what's going on in the city and the neighborhood keeps a lot of misinformation and rumors at bay.
A Look At Elected Cudahy Governmental Ideologies
If hindsight has 20/20 vision forethought is like a hawks with 20/2 vision!
Time to Move Forward on Cudahy's Motto
I think we need to respectfully move from “Generations of Pride” to something newer and fresher.
Missed a Thank You!
While talking to one of my friends tonight they noticed I missed thanking Milwaukee 8th District Alderman Bob Donovan for all the help and advice he has given me.
Cudahy Water Rate Increase
At the April 18, 2013 meeting the Water Commission voted to authorize an application to WIPSC for a 3% water rate increase.
New Update on DPW response to Rain & Flooding Issues from Mary Jo Lange
This information provided by Mary Jo Lange, PE Director of Public Works City of Cudahy
An Update on Sanitary Lift Station - Emergency By-pass from Mary Jo Lange
This information is proved by Mary Jo Lange, PE Director of Public Works City of Cudahy
4-16-13 Common Council Meeting Notes
These are not the official minutes and are just my notes of what happen at the meeting.
The New South Milwaukee Wal-Mart
So I shopped the new South Milwaukee Wal-Mart this past weekend. I found the store very nice overall.
The Makeup of Cudahy City Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Some of you may be aware of how the City makeup of who are serving on the Cudahy City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. For those that do not, there are several boards, commissions, committees that are served on by citizen members, as well as members of the Common Council. These are called Standing Committees of the Common Council.
Attention Cudahy Residents - Did You Know The Spring Cleanup Has Changed?
Gone are doing it by District, instead the city will be cut into two pieces, North of Grange Ave and South of Grand Ave.
Cudahy District 3 Recount Friday April 12th @ 9am
I was told the petitioner (Zachary Wisniewski) has filed his petition with the City Hall Office not later than 5:00 pm on the third business day after the Board of Canvassers which was Monday April 8th @ 9:00am.
An Update on DPW Response to Rain & Flooding Issues from Mary Jo Lange
This information is provided by Cudahy Director of Public Works Mary Jo Lange
Thank you from Mayor Elect Hohenfeldt
I want to take this opportunity to thank the voters who have voted for me, and all citizens of Cudahy that I will represent while I serve as Mayor. I would also like to thank my family, all of the volunteers, supporters, residents who put up signs, talked to their friends, reminded everyone to vote, and those who gave me a few minutes of their time to listen to me, and share your concerns and ideas for the community.
Cudahy Election Canvasing Done
Only 1 absentee ballot that came in was valid and was in district 1.
Jay Weber's Cudahy Post-Election Thoughts
Jay Weber’s of WISN radio 1130 on Cudahy post-election thoughts on Mayoral Elect John Hohenfeldt and on my aldermanic race.
Congratulations!!!
I want to give congratulations to John Hohenfeldt, Justin Moralez, Mary Schissel, Jason Litkowiec, and Dick Bartoshevich.
Thank You!!
I want to thank all the volunteers, supporters, and citizens who put signs up in their yards, those that voted for me, those that listened to me and those that shared their concerns and ideas when I went door-to-door.
Vote Randy Hollenbeck for Cudahy Alderman Today
I hope that I EARNED your vote and would like nothing more than being able to serve you as alderman of the third district. I know it is your voice and agenda and NOT mine that matters. Not pushing my agenda, but the people’s agenda!
Vote Hollenbeck - Cudahy Middle School Forum Literature
This is the literature I was handing out at the Cudahy Middle School forum.
Why You Should Vote For Randy Hollenbeck
Randy Hollenbeck for Alderman - Bringing the POWER back to the PEOPLE!
Just an Election Question Part 2
Can someone, anyone tell me, tell us what my opponent’s campaign platform and plan is?
Just an Election Question Part 1
Can someone, anyone tell me, tell us what my opponent has done for Cudahy during his 3 years living in Cudahy?
Sign Loss This Weekend
3 more lost/missing signs. Odd how the “kiddies” only took out my signs at these 3 locations when other people who are running were all right next to them. Just odd!!!!
Jay Weber Weighing In on the Cudahy District 3 Alderman Race
I would like to point out that Jay Weber and I are friends. He has endorsed me and does have a history with my opponent Zachary Wisniewski which goes to Zachary Wisniewski's character and demonstrates the type of person, leader, and alderman Zachary Wisniewski would be. Jay would be called a character witness.
Cudahy District 1 Voters - Important Information
Cudahy District 1 Voters this April 2nd you have an opportunity to elect someone who has vision, fresh ideas, the spirit and heart that pairs well with drive and determination. By now you have seen Justin Moralez campaign; come to your door to talk about Cudahy and how he can help the issues we face. You have read his literature and possibly heard him speak.
Cudahy Ice and Snow Policy
I just wanted to share with everyone the Cudahy Ice and Snow Policy. While going door-to-door many of you have asked me why does it seem like this year the roads were not done as close to the curbs as possible, and you caught on that many of the roads were center lane plowing only.
Bob Grams' School Board Answers
I had a conversation with Bob Grams asking why he didn’t answer the questions from 2013 Cudahy School Board Election – Questions and Answers from the Candidates and inside it stated (Bob Grams did not participate in these questions.)
When You Open The Door This Election Season Do They Have A Mask On?
During this election season, when people come to your door, are they being genuine, open and honest or are they wearing a mask as if it is Halloween and hiding who they truly are?
Vote For Randy Hollenbeck
Randy Hollenbeck for Alderman - Bringing the POWER back to the PEOPLE!
Development and the 3-19-13 Joint CDA/Common Council Meeting Plus
It was nice to see Alderman Otto make it to the meeting so the Third District had representation. Now when he came in I did say hi Mr. Otto but he wouldn’t even look at me or acknowledge me or those people I was with who said hi as well.
Cudahy Alderman Candidate in Trouble with the Law
Information provided by WITI Channel Fox 6
Cudahy PD to Host 2013 Citizens Police Academy
I have to say, if you have not done the Citizens Police Academy you really need to. My wife and I both did it and we both walked away with a better understanding of things and a deeper appreciation for all the Cudahy Police do and are up against every day.
Losing Another Packard Plaza Business?
So I was told by a member of Get it Now’s management that their District Manager on Thursday March 7, 2013 made the decision that once the lease is up in 2 years they are moving!
Reader and Cudahy District 3 Resident Responds
This is an emailed response to my post “I Am Calling a Foul on This One Zachary Wisniewski”
I Am Calling a Foul on This One Zachary Wisniewski
So while canvasing at door-to-door meetings, I came across a house with a Zachary Wisniewski sign @ 3627 East Munkwitz Ave. Now I don’t shy away from the houses with the signs at all. I don’t find them intimidating, but do find them a welcomed challenge.
Randy Hollenbeck's Community Qualifications for Cudahy District 3 Alderman
Dear Cudahy Citizens of District 3,
Yes Zachary Wisniewski Also Did...
Yes Zachary Wisniewski also changed his moniker/handle name/user name on the Now blogs to conceal his name.
Cudahy Needs Some Focus
So many of you know I stated that Cudahy’s Economic Development Director Brian Biernat’s focus has not been on development but on his other job duties!
Informative Letters
One of the processes of running for election is seeking endorsements. Some people will grant them and sometimes they say no.
Missing Election Sign Count
Had 3 people let me know my election signs went missing this weekend. Replaced 2 of the 3 and will get the third today.
Why You Should Vote For Randy Hollenbeck
Randy Hollenbeck for Alderman - Bringing the POWER back to the PEOPLE!
Randy Hollenbeck's Election Literature/Brochure
As I go door-to-door I have been leaving this Literature/Brochure with people.
I See the First Flinch!
Well folks, I see a certain person has changed their campaign website to now reflect their blog. Before it just said blogging and now it has their blogs name and hyperlink to it!
Do We Want The Same Old Same Old Or Something Genuinely Different?
People are astonished by evolutionary that move to revolutionary and my take on bringing the people of the 3rd district back into power over our local government is just that!
Mayor Day You Have Failed This City!
I am NOT a Johnny Come Lately on Packard Plaza nor am I just now discovering development should have been one of Mayor Day’s top priorities. He is too little too late!
Repository of Information
We should all think of my blog as a repository of information, hopefully together with a description of City related things, when it appears and how to troubleshoot it.
City of Cudahy Fluoride Update
I was told that people are not interested in fluoride in the water and I should just drop it! Well I guess it was important enough and the City of Cudahy is getting questions that they updated the City Website for it.
Oh the Detractors!
If you have been reading the blog for a while you know we get into these patterns where people come out of the woodwork to attack and belittle me. These usually happen on the days or just after the days I write a blog post critical of someone or something they feel they need to defend.
Odds and Ends!
Some people have claimed it was a shock that I was running for alderman. I have taken all of this with great thought and anyone that has been reading the blog since 2010 knew I would be running for Alderman in 2013 as I talked about it in many blog posts.
We Need Fresh Ideas!
Let me start by saying, I think Justin Moralez’s idea are great! We need to start to try things outside the norm and outside the box. The same old same doesn’t work.
I Earned the Cudahy Police Department Union's Support and Endorsement
I would like to thank each and every one of the Cudahy Police Department Officers for the honor of your union’s endorsement. When I receive the official Endorsement letter, I will post it up for everyone to see.
Randy Hollenbeck's Community Qualifications for Cudahy District 3 Alderman
Dear Cudahy Citizens of District 3,
Vote for Randy Hollenbeck Cudahy Alderman Yard Signs Are Available
Dear Cudahy District 3 Residents,
Questions from the Art, Minds & Music Event
I would like to start this post by thanking District One Candidate Justin Moralez for thinking of me and including me to participate in this event. I would also like to thank Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski for his participating and ideas. As well as Mayor Day for participating in it.
Some Corrections on the Cudahy Wal-Mart
This last weekend, I heard something that was not exactly the truth but a revisionist who is a politician (Cudahy Mayor Day) hoping to get re-elected (fudging) and he was caught off guard when talking to another elected official (Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski) about Wal-Mart.
Office Space Fills As Rents Drop - Just NOT in Cudahy Packard Plaza
Office space fills as rents drop
Please Take Notice Of New Berlin's Mayor on Development
I want people to take notice that one of the Mayor’s JOBS is economic development and the pursuit of finding, attracting and bring (landing) them in!
Don't Forget To Check Out My Run For Alderman Facebook Page
As the April election is rapidly approaching, don’t forget to check out my run for Cudahy Alderman Facebook page for updates and conversations that are not on the blog website.
Come Join Us This Saturday @ 5-7PM
Here is your chance to be part of the solutions! I would like to ask my readers and those interested in discussions and idea sharing with Cudahy Aldermanic District One Candidate Justin Moralez, Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski and myself to continually enhance the South Shore area to stop down and talk with us.
Cudahy Has 2 of These - Eight Retailers That Will Close the Most Stores
Sears Holding Corp – Kmart
Common Council Meeting Today
Further below is the meeting agenda. As you all look at, notice Mayor Day is going to give updates to Packard Plaza. So do you think if I didn’t make this a big point and it wasn’t an election year he would be talking about it?
Questions to the Cudahy Mayoral Candidates on the State of the City Meetings
Candidate Mayor Day,
Let's Talk Some More on the Dysfunctional City of Cudahy
I have talked about that development is a major issue in Cudahy and that our different segments of City Government pertaining to it are not on the same page, no check that, not even in the same book. It is dysfunctional and with dysfunctional things it is spreading to other things. It spreads like cancer.
Is El Rey Coming to Packard Plaza?
So my wife was at the Franklin Wal-Mart checking out and two women in front of her were talking about the new South Milwaukee Wal-Mart opening in April.
A Reader Reacts With Their Story
I want to share with you a sad but typical Cudahy story. I have edited this so the person’s personal stuff is not there and fixed a few spelling errors and adjusted the formatting for the blog, but going door-to-door, I have been hearing this as well.
Now Everyone Is In Cudahy District 3
I find it funny that all these people who have been against me and commenting on the blog for the longest time are suddenly claiming they are in my district and suddenly they claim their minds are made up that I am a hot head and they are now NOT going to vote for me and they are talking to their neighbors about me!
Our Voice Was Heard!
Okay people, Mayor Day is finally talking publicly about Packard Plaza! The constant pressures we have placed on him and Brian Biernat have got them interested in the situation there.
Oh Look Here Is Some Development In Cudahy - Well Maybe!
So another “Condo” project is being proposed for Cudahy. This must be some of the Earth shattering Kaboom development we were promised!
Let's Pose a Few Questions
So retired Cudahy DPW personnel, Mike Clark, who is running for Alderman in the Cudahy 5th District race stated this:
As Cudahy District 3 Alderman
As Alderman for the 3rd District of Cudahy I will be pushing that Cudahy’s Economic Development Director Brian Biernat comes to one Common Council meeting a month and explain in meeting and during the open session what is going on.
A Reader Brought This City Website Flaw To Our Attention
Well I have talked about the City of Cudahy’s Economic Development website and how out of date it was. Basically untouched since Lara Fritts left in 2010.
Is Cudahy Going To Lose Another Business Soon - Datastore?
We will have to wait and find out if Iron Mountain is going to keep the Cudahy Datastore open.
Let's All Take A Look - Cudahy Public Works Minutes In Question
Under Mayor Day, Cudahy is Not Focused on Development
Cudahy’s Economic Development Director Brian Biernat is looking for an assistant at $40k plus benefits to make up for the work he cannot do given his focus is on inspection.
Cudahy Election Rumors
Well folks there are some rumors floating around and as you know I will air them out and see what happens.
John Hohenfeldt for Cudahy Mayor 2013
I would like to thank the Cudahy residents who gave me a few minutes of their time as we met at your door during the December holiday season as I kicked off my campaign for Mayor. I have listened closely to your concerns for our city, which I share with you.
One of Cudahy's Problems
The Cudahy Wal-Mart battle showed exactly why Cudahy is/has been on a downslope – NIMBY
Yes City Officials Play a Big Role in Development Especially the Mayor!
Mayors are to be the biggest cheerleader for the city.
So Again Cudahy Loses Another Business - Dunham's Sports at Packard Plaza
Thank you Dan Vnuk for letting people know about this!
2013 Cudahy Spring Elections Candidates
Information provided by City of Cudahy (Carolyn Toms-Neary)
Cudahy Police Need Your Help and Involvement
We as a community have issues in Cudahy and we need to face them before they will get better. The Cudahy Police need all of the residents of Cudahy to help them.
Things To Consider - Whom To Vote For Come 2013
When considering who you are going to vote for keep these things in mind:
Don't Forget Christmas With Santa Today
Please come on over today to the old Cudahy train depot at 4647 S. Kinnickinnic Ave between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and have your picture taken with Santa.
3 Non-Binding Referendums I Would Like to See
Given we live in Milwaukee County and part of our taxes goes to the County, for the April 2nd non-partisan elections I would like to see the follow 2 non-binding referendums added to the ballot:
The Transfer Station - The City Dump
I have had many people email me that the City of Cudahy should with our tax bills send us a voucher for 1 free day to use OUR city dump.
A Better Way to Cudahy Street Sweeping
This is a slight reprint of my Nov. 12, 2008 post titled “Leaf Collection Times and Issues”.
Cudahy Parking Rules
It is December so Winter Parking rules are in effect. I think the rules we have in place are very good and work well.
2012 Trick-Or-Treat Observations
I setup on my front step to hand out candy while my wife took my daughter trick-or-treating.
Some History on the Iceport and Mayor John Hohenfeldt
It is apparent that people are not remembering how things really were in 2006.
Is Cudahy's Economic Development in the Twilight?
So in South Milwaukee Dollar General announces it is expanding its store there and in Cudahy Saturday September 22nd Aldi's closed down for good.
Forgot To Thank Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik
I know this might be a little dated but I thought I should thank County Supervisor Pat Jursik anyways. Better late than never!
Snow Removal in the Cudahy City 2012 Fall/Winter Newsletter
This was in my inbox from a concerned Cudahy Citizen on the City of Cudahy’s New 2012 Fall/Winter Newsletter. I am hearing that people are offended by some of the items in it.
Cudahy Post Office Has Moved
The new Cudahy post office is in the Packard Plaza now next to Dunham’s sports in Quality Candy Shopee’s vacated location 5656 S. Packard Ave. Cudahy, WI 53110
Run John Hohenfeldt For Cudahy Mayor, Please Run!
I happen to run into former Cudahy Mayor John Hohenfeldt. The first thing I said to him is please run for Cudahy Mayor, please run! We need you!
Cudahy Info and Rumors
So it is that time again that we find ourselves with a City that just doesn’t want to get information to the public! It makes me think that underhanded things happen and are happening. This leads us to have to fish for information and lets rumors fly. Well you know I will air them out and let things fall where they may. Flush them out and bring light to them in a city so bent on keep people in the dark which keeps the rumor mill working overtime.
Is Cudahy Losing Another Retailer in Packard Plaza?
So I am hearing that Merchandise Outlet is leaving Cudahy in a big part to the land owner upping their rent to make up for the loss in revenue from the empty spaces!
So What Were the City of Cudahy June 5 Election Breakdowns?
A Real Graduation Speech - You're Not Special
‘You’re not special’ graduation speech sparks buzz
The City of Cudahy Audit and Budget
Here is an email from a reader and I am hoping the City Accountant can shed some light on this since he reads the blog.
Cudahy DPW Packard Ave and Mary Jo Lange
So I have received some emails about the construction of Packard Ave and have talked with a few DPW guys (yes they are still talking even with the gag order in effect)
Let's Talk About the 2012 Cudahy Parade and Fireworks
I have to say, Cudahy has the best parade and fireworks around and this years was just as good as years past!
Happy 2012 Independence Day!!!!
This is the day of our Nation’s birth. We are 236 years old today.
Make Your Plans for Cudahy's Fourth of July Parade
So the 2012 Cudahy’s Fourth of July Parade theme this year is "Proud to be an American".
Great Milwaukee Fish Fry
I always like to pass on information and my opinions, and this post is no different.
Grease at Cudahy Family Movie Night Tonight
Please come to the Cudahy Park tonight for the Chase Movie Nights where we will be watching Grease. Show starts around 9pm. This is the last movie for this year.
Cudahy Might Lose Aldi's?
Well I keep hearing from people around Cudahy that Aldi’s is looking at leaving and moving to… yep, you guessed it, South Milwaukee. Oh yeah not far from the Wal-Mart and to an area with more traffic.
Mayor Day and Common Council Members, Where are The Illegal Meeting Minutes of March 29?
Someone, anyone, do you know why the illegal meeting minutes of the Cudahy Reorganization Committee held March 29, which were probably approved by the Common Council are not out on the city’s website?
End of an Era in Cudahy!
Well the Roadrunner Milwaukee terminal is history in Cudahy. They have moved to Brown Deer.
The Muppets at Cudahy Family Movie Night Tonight
Please come to the Cudahy Park tonight for the Chase Movie Nights where we will be watching The Muppets. Show starts around 9pm.
Cars 2 at Cudahy Family Movie Night Tonight
Please come to the Cudahy Park tonight for the Chase Movie Nights where we will be watching Cars 2
Updated Guest Blog by Concerned Cudahy Citizen - Cudahy's Use of Act 10
While act 10 was set forth as a tool for local school districts to control costs, here in Cudahy it is being used as a hammer to "get" people the administration does not like, to fund their "pet" projects, and get ready to come to the taxpayers in a "poor is us" state for a referendum in November. Is Act 10 really working in Cudahy, let's examine.
Cudahy Alderman Jason Litkowiec Complains About a Pro-Walker Sign!
Cudahy Alderman Jason Litkowiec files complaint with city over taxpayer's Pro-Walker Sign!
Questions about Signing the Walker Recall
So is it a good or bad thing for Elected Officials of Nonpolitical races to sign to Walker recall like Cudahy School Board Member Joan Haske, Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik Or Cudahy Alderman Jason Litkowiec did?
Why Don't Cudahy School Board Members Have Email Addresses??
Here is a question that has perplexed me, angered me, and simply made me question the thought process and wisdom of our School Superintendent and School Board members in regards to the intent NOT to allow Taxpayers to interact with the School Board members in easily used email!
Cudahy School District Insurance
Q. - I have yet to get any details on what insurance the Cudahy district uses. But as I’ve previously said, the current Board approved cutting athletics, art & music, clubs, and dissolving positions.
Look the Rush Is On!!!
So after an illegal meeting and an invalid vote, Mayor Day is rushing this to the agenda!
Vote for Cudahy School Board and Other Nonpartisan Offices Today
Vote for Tina Dondajeski and Gail Schacht today for Cudahy School Board.
My Letter To City Attorney Paul Eberhardy On Violations of the Reorganization Committee
City Attorney Eberhardy,
Cudahy Reorganization Committee Meeting Violated Wisconsin State Open Meetings Law
I was able to attend the meeting and Wisconsin State Open Meetings Law Violation occurred during the meeting.
Reorganization Committee Meeting Today
So everyone today is another meeting of the minds @ 5:30pm at Cudahy City Hall.
Effort = Outcome
I would like to see the Elected Officials of Cudahy get serious about the real things plaguing our City.
Absurd Changes to the YMCA Taekwondo Program
This is a call out to all of you that have attended or had kids attend or planned to attend the taekwondo program at the YMCA, please read and email Mr. Yamachika.
Updated - Milwaukee Magazine Rates 33 K-12 School Districts and Cudahy Ranks 32nd
So I was emailed a PDF version of the April 2012 edition of the Milwaukee Magazine with this email message.
Cudahy Garages Broken Into
I just want to let people know that in the 2900 block of Holmes Ave garages have been broken into. They kicked in and used a pry bar to open the service door and steal tools and equipment.
2012 Citizens Police Academy
The 2012 Cudahy Police Department Citizens Police Academy begins on Thursday, March 29th at 6pm at the Cudahy Police Department, 5050 S. Lake Drive. The class will be held from 6pm-9pm on subsequent Thursdays and will cover a wide variety of topics, including firearms training, evidence collection, Drunk Driving laws, Use of Force, Domestic Violence, and much more. Following the academy, a banquet will be held.
My Cudahy Part Time Mayor Prediction
The great committee of super thinkers will approve and advise the Common Council to move forward with Reorganizing the City of Cudahy and moving towards a Part Time Mayor and Full Time Administrator.
Search Walker Recall Petitions
Search the database here: http://www.putwisconsinfirst.com/byzip.php
Does This Sound Like Telling The Truth?
So a reader emails me Feb 28th that Alderman Otto, the Chairperson of the Reorganization Study Committee, emailed this to them:
Cudahy Part Time Mayor - Let's go Through the Steps
Remember - Reading between the lines and the intent of all of this!
A Synopsis of the Reorganization Study Committee Meeting Held Thursday February 23, 2012
This synopsis below comes from one of the few people to attend this meeting.
Cudahy Follow-ups and Other Things
Remember how a few people like Mike the Dead President who thinks I don’t know what I am talking about and am misinformed.
Cudahy School Referendum in November?
I heard that there is the possibility of a school referendum being considered for the November ballot.
The City of Cudahy Gag Order???
Well people, it seems you and I are causing Mayor Day and his efforts to reorganize the City to his needs some issues. “We” seem to be undermining his efforts in the dark of the night to bring these things to reality.
Re-elect Gail Schacht For Cudahy School Board April 3rd
RE-ELECT * GAIL SCHACHT * APRIL 3RD
Cudahy Doesn't Need A City Administrator or City Manager!!
Let’s get some background information so we are all on the same page. We will then go over why we don’t need them and then some brutally honest questions and comments.
Voting Today Was NOT Complicated or Hard!!!
I love hearing all those lefty” the sky is falling, this is the worst thing that ever could happen”! - You know the doom and gloom types!
Reminder to Vote in Spring Primary Election Today.
Please vote today and don’t forget your Photo ID as it is now required!
Wasting Taxpayer Money and a Power Grab In Cudahy?
Let me start out by saying this information has NOT been validated and should be taken as a rumor until proven factual.
I'm Not Being Negative! I'm Being Honest!
While I get a few emails monthly that my blogs are just chucked full of negative things including portraying a negative image of Cudahy, I have to stop and consider if that is the truth!
Look Back Even Further about Part Time Cudahy Mayor December 1945
December 12 1945 – The Milwaukee Journal
Look Back At June 5 1989 On Part Time Cudahy Mayor
Monday June 5th 1989 - The Milwaukee Journal
Cudahy Development
I am sure most readers have seen the MJS article titled “Ex-Iceport site in Cudahy draws interest” if not here it is:
Look What Was Waiting For Me When I Got Home - The Memo
Here is the memo floating around (see below). I am shocked they didn’t leave the pictures that I guess have been accompanying the memo.
A Memo Floating Around In Cudahy City Hall
I am hearing that a memo is being circulated that makes the statement not to share any information with bloggers that it can hurt city business!
Some Updates in Cudahy!
I heard from Cudahy Alderman Dick Bartoshevich that he never supported McCue and he is not sold on a city Administrator. In fact, he said at Otto's meeting that the costs were not what people want to hear about.
More On Mayor Day's Attempt To Cut The People Out
So, the subject of a Part Time Mayor and the hiring of a City Administrator is a cause of great concern along with the speed at which Mayor Day wants it done. Before the 2013 election cycle!
Mayor Day's Email Replying Issue
Fellow blogger Heather Liban wrote a very nice post titled “Using Email Etiquette” and one of her readers – GregfromCudahy writes this comment:
We Should Welcome Brian Biernat Cudahy's New Director of Economic Development
Mr. Biernat’s hiring was approved in June 2011 and he started his part time position on October 3, 2011 as the Director of Economic Development.
Supervisor Jursik Please Don't Come To Anymore National Night Out Events!
Let’s take a look at Mrs. Jursik's response to Sheriff Clark. Titled - Get off your high horse and help
This Needs To Be Stopped In Cudahy!
So, there is a push to make the Elected Mayor of Cudahy Part Time and bring in a Hired/Appointed Paid City Administrator. And there is a RUSH to do so!
This Might Not Be Good For the Cudahy K-Mart
Two stores in the Milwaukee area possibly in trouble could be the Brookfield and Cudahy K-Marts. We will have to see once the list comes out.
Change and Adjustments
Fellow blogger and friend Kevin Fech asked the question, “If the Packers Can Make Adjustments, Why Can't Government?”
Cudahy CDA Members
I want to state that I have received many emails asking, “Who are our CDA Members and how do I email them?”
Vapor Development - In the Hopper/In the Pipeline
Okay Cudahy residents I am just sick and tired of hearing that Cudahy development is “In the Hopper/In the Pipeline”. That statement has been the moniker of the McCue administration and is now the Day administration. I don’t SEE anything coming of it!
2011 Trick-Or-Treat Observations
So we took my daughter trick-or-treating to her aunt’s house so she could go with her cousin in Bay View.
Here Is a Typical Reason What Is Wrong In Cudahy
Listen up Mayor Day, Alderpersons and the Head of the
Cudahy Losing Another Business
When are the powers that be in Cudahy going to wake up?????
Cudahy Schools & Act 10
I received an email (I will post the chain below minus personal info) that if I had some free time on my hand I would normally follow up more on. Work has been so, so busy that I just don’t have the time to do it.
South Milwaukee Wal-Mart, Cleanup & Taxes
Most people know that I am pro-Wal-Mart. That isn’t a secret! One would only need to remember the Wal-Mart Now forum comment section, look back at my blog posts, or know that I was the lead Cudahy citizen on the Wal-Mart group to know that. It really comes down that I am pro-business. I would support ShopKo just as much and hard.
Cudahy Schools and the Gifted and Talented
I want to redirect people to an awesome post done by Heather Liban on
A Different Perspective on Cudahy Schools
This is an email response to my post called A Conversation With Two Cudahy Elementary Teachers from Angie Fech.
A Conversation With Two Cudahy Elementary Teachers
I recently had the opportunity to sit-down and talk with two Cudahy Elementary teachers.
From the Email Inbox Part II
This is a continuation of “From the Email Inbox”, which was a frustrated City taxpayer and resident on the lack of information in the City of
Come to Cudahy's National Night Out Today!
Located at the Cudahy Family Library parking lot.
So Embarrassed!
A tad bit of time ago, I received an invitation to a friend of mine, who is a Cudahy Police Officer, retirement party. I was so looking forward to going. So I wrote on the family calendar July 30th.
Cudahy School District Contract Info
I have been hearing and receiving much misinformation on this ongoing contract and collective bargaining issues when it comes to Cudahy School District.
Is That Development On the IcePort? No, Just Moving Dirt Around.
From the Business Journal
Cudahy Hires New Economic Director
From what I am hearing, the info will be made public soon. I was told he is NOT part of the old guard and lives in Saukville.
Multi-City Library Idea
How about the cities of St. Francis,
Don't Forget Today's Battle Of The Badges Basketball Game
Please come to the 10th annual
Battle of the Badges Basketball Game
Cudahy Crime Alert-Damage to Vehicles
The Cudahy Police Department has taken multiple criminal damage to property complaints where car windows are being shot out with a bb gun. The majority of these incidents have occurred on the west end of the city. 4 more incidents occurred overnight, in the 2900 block of
Here is the Final Cudahy TIF Audit
It was like pulling teeth to get it (that is another blog post and a letter to the State for all of the Open Records Request issues)!
Cudahy Celebrations Committee Members/Volunteers Needed
A note from Tina Gamache Dondajeski:
2010 Cudahy National Night Out Was Awesome!
I just wanted to thank everyone who attended, those that participated in the event, those that helped out setup/cleanup, helped organize and coordinate and Cudahy Officer Robert Jachowicz.
The DOT Brush Off & Pass the Buck On the Cudahy Roundabouts
From:
Sidewalk Replacement
(This Email has been edited with personal identification items taken out)
Cudahy Development Articles You Might Have Missed Part 3 - 2006
Retail, office planned for
Cudahy Development Articles You Might Have Missed Part 2
Homeless Shelter in Cudahy
How would you feel about a homeless shelter being built in
Congratulations to the South Shore Cyclery Classic Bicycle Race
I just wanted to say congratulations to the South Shore Cyclery Classic Bicycle Race in
Cudahy Kohl's Site Cleanup Cost Confusion!
It appears somewhere, somehow, that the cleanup costs for the former Cudahy Kohl’s site are wrong by somebody or someone.
Thank You Mayor Day!
I just wanted to thank Mayor Day for getting the graffiti on the MMSD Bridge, just off of Edgerton and Delaware, taken care of.
Former Kohl's Site a Community Center?
I have been hearing from many people that the property owner might want to donate or sell the land for a dollar to the City of
Just a Thought on City Email Addresses
Wouldn’t it be better to move to an email address for the Mayor’s position to have it be mayor@ci.cudahy.wi.us instead of the name of the Mayor? During future transitions, there would not be a need to setup forwarding rules or make any changes and the email of city business will not be missed.
Considerate Tagger?
While talking to one of my neighbors about the rash of graffiti we have been seeing in the third district (mostly in the alleys) he made the comment of, “At least the taggers were considerate and only tagged public city things like stop signs, recycle/garbage cans, telephone/electric poles and not our fences or garages!”
Vacant Cudahy Land & the Airport
As you travel around Cudahy and other parts of Milwaukee that border the airport, you will notice that there are areas of vacant land that have to be left open as they are in the flight zone (landing zone) and for safety reasons need to be left vacant.
It's Here in Cudahy - Emerald Ash Borer
According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, someone found the beetle near the corner of
Where is the New News for Cudahy 4 Business Website?
I received this email the other day from a reader.
National Night Out for the City of Cudahy Meeting Today @ 6:00 P.M.
By Officer Robert Jachowicz
Jobs Part 2
My friend Jay Weber of WISN 1130 was on a roll again about jobs. He talks about
Reminder about Jazz Cafe on June 5
I have included the Jazz Café flyer and the Your Stories article on the Jazz Café.
Read the City of Cudahy Retail Marketing Analysis Final Report
The full final report is here thanks to
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 7
This week we did vehicle contacts and OWI enforcement.
Please Don't Forget Cudahy Bike Auction and Rummage Sale Saturday
Not sure if you saw the Your Stories from David Vnuk on the Bike Auction so here it is again.
City of Cudahy Retail Marketing Analysis Final Report
Not sure where the city link is to the full report since the condensed version on the city site doesn’t give you the proper information. Ms. Fritts could you please be so kind and put up that link as well.
Stand-up Comedy Show Fundraiser Totals
I just want to let everyone know the totals of the fundraiser.
What did the City Wide Marketing Survey Say about the Meyer Site?
It said big box retailing was perfect for the Meyer (Iceport) site.
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 6
We talked about the Cudahy 2010 National Night Out and Firearms familiarization and live fire demo.
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 5 Part 2
Mental Commitments of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 51.15 and the demonstration of the Cudahy Tactical Unit.
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 5 Part 1
This week we focused on Domestic Violence (DV), Mental Commitments of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 51.15 and saw a demonstration of the Cudahy Tactical Unit.
Cudahy Municipal Judge John E. Dobogai III Swearing In Ceremony
Cudahy Municipal Judge John E. Dobogai III was sworn in on
City of Cudahy's Thoughts on Roundabouts from September 3, 2008
“Roundabouts, which the WisDOT is interested in for certain intersections, are not necessarily appropriate for
Roundabout Email from Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik
Randy: I did contact our DPW: Here is what I've been told: DOT requires that the county plan two alternatives for new roadways: 1 with a signal and 2 with roundabout. (the signal alternative is the traditional intersection). DOT also requires engineering studies and anticipated traffic counts.
Don't forget the Open Forum
Don’t forget to utilize the Open Forum on, “What should be Mayor Tony Day's top priority?”
Priorities for Cudahy Mayor Tony Day
I know Mayor Day already knows that “Development” in
Reminder - 2010 Cudahy National Night Out Meeting Today
The organizational meeting for the 2010 National Night Out for
Still More Emails on Roundabouts!
Here are emails from readers, please keep them coming and thanks for them. We need to keep the pressure on the State and the County otherwise, we will lose our voices in matters like these!
More on Roundabouts
Please checkout the third paragraph. Click to view or download. This is from
Parks, Parks, Parks!
For those that say we must keep the parks pristine and natural, is it is too late for that?
Roundabouts in Cudahy?
I have heard from some of my DOT friends that the State and County are looking at putting four roundabouts in
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 4
This week we were at the Cudahy Fire Station #2 for a Q & A on operations and a tour.
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 3
This week we worked with Detective Joe Zblewski on talking about gangs and drug trends.
Cudahy Band Boosters Fundraiser Stand-up Comedy Show
The Cudahy Band Boosters are proud to announce a new fundraising event. Saturday, May 1st, we will be sponsoring our 1st annual "Stand-up Comedy" Show at
Congratulations to Joshua Sobczak CHS's next Drum Major
Congratulations to Joshua Sobczak Cudahy’s next Drum Major at Cudahy High School Marching Band for next school year!
Cudahy Citizens Police Academy - Week 2
In tonight’s class, Detective Sergeant Dala Milosavljevic (Milo) and Detective Shawn Grimm demonstrated a mugging and took witness statements. It was very interesting how 16 people each saw the same event, but each one saw something different. We had many similar info, but many totally different.
2010 Cudahy National Night Out Update
I know Kevin Fech already posted this information and Officer Robert Jachowicz asked me to post it again to maximize the amount of people reading it, volunteering to help and to generally raise awareness in hopes that people will block off their calendar for that day.
Patrick Cudahy's Corporate Office is NOT Leaving Cudahy
After some workers were let go on Friday, there were many people talking that Patrick Cudahy’s Corporate Office was moving to
Wal-Mart to the Rescue?
So how would you feel if Wal-Mart contacts the
Keeping Mayor Tony Day on the Straight & Narrow Part 1
So there are McCue supporters already upset that I will now go after or turn on Tony Day. WOW….That is just to attack me. One would think that they would want me to attack Tony. And if I didn’t attack Tony Day they would have griped about that.
Congratulations Tony Day & Others
I just wanted to give my Congratulations to Tony Day Cudahy’s next Mayor. His official first day is
Cudahy Kohl's Parking Lot Site History
We all know that there was once a Texaco Gas station on the Kohl’s property and the gas tank is still there, but what about the history of the Kohl’s parking lot property? I would like to thank Toni Belleranti formally of
State Sex Offender AB759 Vote Results Not Good For Cudahy
This is horrible news! From a bill that some said was DOA to which it wasn’t! It passed committee.
Radio Hosts' Thoughts on the Election
Jay Weber’s Podcast Talking about the Cudahy Election. It is at the end of the podcast.
Reminder VOTE TODAY for 2010 Spring Non-Partisan Election
Today is
Iceport Back Taxes Due
The State of
Today’s Emails from Readers.
“Randy notice three of the names on McCue’s Downtown Implementation Team Members Committee?
What We Know of Mayor McCue
Ask yourself, does this sound like a person
Is this one of the things the Wave could have brought to Cudahy!
Questions on the Iceport Demolition I Never Received Answers For!
What happened to the salvage money? At the Jan 5 Common Council meeting, it was said that the salvage was going to be done and the money taken off the cities bill. Did this happen?
Guest Blog - How Do I Know McCue is Desperate and Behind?
Have you seen how many mailers McCue has been sending out? This last one received in Wednesday’s mail is the most expensive one to date.
Open Records Request Mayor McCue's Work Calendar
I will be uploading all of the Open Records Requests that were done as they are public documents and the people should see them.
Open Records Request City Use Credit Card Part 2
I will be uploading all of the Open Records Requests that were done as they are public documents and the people should see them.
Open Records Request - Mayor McCue's City Use Cell Phone
Here are the PDF files for the Open Records Request done in 2008 for the Mayor’s Cell Phone. This is your information.
McCue on Taxes
When Mayor McCue tells people he is tough on taxes, tell him okay right. While in Milwaukee County Government, he was known as part of the High Tax Tag Team.
What Wal-Mart & Cudahy Station Meant for Cudahy
TIF projection sent to Lara Fritts on
Thanks to the 2009 Cudahy Health Clinic Volunteers
From the 2009 Cudahy Health Department Annual Report View Here
Candidates' Forum Wednesday March 31, 2010 6pm
The neighborhood watch will be hosting a Candidates' Forum
Open Records Request City Use Credit Card Part1
I will be uploading all of the Open Records Requests that were done as they are public documents and the people should see them.
Maybe Mayor McCue Can Get Cudahy's Pick 'n Save to Become a Metro Market
My Review of the Debate - Tony Day
Tony Day showed the ability to talk without having written notes to guide him. He was able to think on his feet.
My Review of the Debate - McCue Part 2
I just wonder how many plants were in the audience to feed Mayor McCue questions? Did you notice Mayor McCue reading off of his full size sheets of notes?
My Review of the Debate - McCue Part 1
I just want everyone to remember cudahy110’s comments and how he admits McCue got a rebuttal in even when the moderator said no rebuttals.
Message from Tony Day
I would like to express my "Thanks" to the people of
Cudahy District 2 Alderman Candidate John Cummings III Info
Information provide by John Cummings III.
Who said These Quotes?
“Used Car Lots:
Cudahy Mayoral Debate held at the Kelly Senior Center March 23, 2010
For those that missed the Mayoral Debate Forum held at the Kelly Senior Center March 23, 2010 held at the ideal time of 1:00pm on a Tuesday to maximize the Citizen’s of Cudahy to attend here it is.
More on Mayor McCue Sign Violations
At the
Cudahy110's Big Anti-Tony Day List Part 2
My responses are in blue. It was so big I had to make it two posts.
Reminder Cudahy Mayoral Debate at the Kelly Senior Center Today 1pm
Mayoral Debate March 23
Cudahy Citizen Police Academy
Each year, the Cudahy Police Department holds a
JE Jones Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Canceled
I am sorry to announce the JE Jones Breakfast with the Easter Bunny has been canceled due to lack of interest with in the school this year.
Cudahy110's Big Anti-Tony Day List Part 1
My responses are in blue. It was so big I had to make it two posts.
This is pretty sad, how Cudahy is seen Even as a Joke!
This is pretty sad, how
Cudahy District 2 Alderman Candidate John Cummings III Clarifies Rumors
I thought I'd clarify a couple of rumors about me listed in this blog.
Another Plea for Chronicle All the Accomplishments of Mayor McCue
This is another chance for McCue supporters to rave about your candidate and explain all he has done in the 3 years as
Mayor McCue Sign Violations
Not only are Mayor McCue’s large signs too big and in violation they do not contain sign disclaimers this is true of the large banner types as well.
Cudahy 2010 Spring Election Rumors
Here are things I am hearing with winds on the street. Believe them, don’t believe them, pass them off as half truths or just the rumor mill. Since we don’t know if any of this is true, I have to say they are rumors until someone comes forward to say otherwise!
Mayor McCue Q & A on Sex Offender Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 759 and Senate Bill SB548 in Madison
Mayor McCue, could you explain why you were not in attendance for the Sex Offender Public Hearing on Assembly Bill AB759 and Senate Bill SB548 in
A Question on Elections and Campaigning
If a candidate that is the Incumbent is running for re-election, should they be able to use City Hall for possible campaigning?
Graffiti and Broken Handrail on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton
When working with multiple entities like the City, County, and MMSD, it is so easy to pass the buck, but in the end someone has to step up and do something.
A Reader Recommends Fili's Family Restaurant In Cudahy
Randy: Have you tried Fili's breakfast buffet on Saturday & Sundays? For $6, we love it.
Special Thanks To Cudahy District 1 Alderman Joe Mikolajczak
A special thanks goes out to Alderman Joe for looking out for
Engaging the Renters & Young Voters in Cudahy Part 2
Part 2 - The Young Voters in High School not able to vote yet.
More on the Sex Offender State Hearing Thursday
How to Fix the Cudahy School System Part 1
Let’s start off with a round of questions followed by some brainstorming.
What I Think the Common Council Should Do About the TIF
Please don't forget the meeting of the Community Development Authority of the City of
Guest Blog by Frustrated Cudahy Resident - Cudahy Business Closing
Isn’t this the salon that is in the building that is being redone on
Very Important Cudahy Public Hearing Tuesday on TIF and Development
Meeting of the Community Development Authority of the City of
Cudahy Losing another Business and More Vacant Buildings
Rite Hite Products Corporation on
Chronicle All the Accomplishments of Mayor McCue
Please help fill in the gaps year by year of what Mayor McCue has done! Please be specific and include dates. If McCue did something great or at all, let’s give him the credit he deserves! Here is your chance, all you McCue supporters, to shine and show me I am wrong.
Open Carry in Cudahy
The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose.
Despite this right,
Analysis of the Tony Day Strange Platform & IcePort Story
This is a breakdown of Mary W’s post called “Tony Day Strange Platform & Ice Port”
What is a Comptroller and What was Asked in the Open Records Request Causing the Issue?
“Blessed is the servant who loves his brother as much when he is sick and useless as when he is well and be of service to him. And blessed is he who loves his brother as well when he is afar off as when he is by his side, and who would say nothing behind his back he might not, in love, say before his face.” - St. Francis of
Reader Has More on Drug Testing Elected Officials and Politicians
Randy you struck a nerve with question whether drug testing is in the City Employee Manual. It isn’t in there and it should be! I hope the Personnel Committee finds the strength to add it. I came across this online petition to get the U.S. Congress on a federal level to do just what you think
Taxpayer Money Could Be used To Develop Iceport Land?
Dissecting Mayor Ryan McCue's Re-election Flyer Part 2
My comments will be in blue and red under each item.
South Shore, Wisconsin?
How would you feel if,
The Truth is Naked - A Response to Mr. Williamson
This is in response to, “James Williamson - Elitist, Untrustworthy, Unprofessional, Disrespectful, Etc”
People Want Positive Stories about Cudahy Here Is One You Might Have Missed
It sadness me that Mayor McCue is personally taking credit of the hard work that the Cudahy Health Department under the “Leadership” of
History Repeating on Cudahy Election?
I am sure everyone has seen the race results by now. Not how I wanted it to finish, but it is what it is. If you missed it, here is the info from the Milwaukee Journal.
Looking for a Good Fish Fry Try Andreas Family Restaurant
Andreas Family Restaurant in
Should You Trust Cudahy Comptroller James Williamson Endorsement of Mayor McCue
Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation. - Henry A. Kissinger
Dissecting Mayor Ryan McCue's Re-election Flyer Part 1
Okay it was smart of Mayor Ryan McCue to get this out two weeks prior to the primary election, so let’s give him kudos on the time. Very effective!
Vote Tuesday for Kevin Fech for Mayor of Cudahy
I would like to thank everybody who attended the debate on Friday night. Close to 100 residents attended the event to hear what Tony Day and Kevin Fech had to say to the people of
Correcting Some Slight Errors to Remember the Past before Voting for the Future
I’ve picked apart the “Your Stories” article titled ‘Remember the Past before Voting for the Future’ from CudahyNow, as it is a fountain of misinformation and an attempt to discredit Tony Day and puff up Mayor McCue without uttering his name. It is bending the reality curve upward past the breaking point in attempting to make lies turn into truths. It is full of half-truths and fabrications. You have to ask yourself why someone would twist the truth when convenient. However, this question is largely political and I expect many people don't want their political agenda disturbed by facts.
Please Attend the Cudahy Mayoral Primary Debate Friday February 12th
The Cudahy Mayoral Primary Debate is scheduled for
Mayor McCue Emailing the Neighborhood Watch Group
I see Mayor McCue had emailed the Neighborhood Watch Group in regards to the Mayoral debate. What he conveniently left out was my response emails and the facts that lead up to it.
I Hope Cudahy's Director of Economic Development, Lara Fritts, is Calling On This!
Ashley Furniture plans to open 300 small stores
Should Elected Officials be Drug Tested?
The “Employee Handbook” has been reviewed and advised by both the city attorney and labor attorney throughout the process, I was told by Mayor McCue. Along with input from the Development Committee which was Mayor Ryan McCue, City Attorney Paul Eberhardy, Director of Office Services Carolyn Toms-Neary and Director of Economic Development Lara Fritts. Please give them all thanks for their efforts.
Mayor Ryan McCue and the Debate
I went down to City Hall Monday, February 8th
Why Vote For Tony Day For Cudahy Mayor
You may remember in my blog post “Let's Fix Cudahy” I told you why you should not vote to reelect Mayor
Why Vote For Kevin Fech For Cudahy Mayor
You may remember in my blog post “Let's Fix Cudahy” I told you why you should not vote to reelect Mayor
Wanted Cudahy Rental Resident
I am looking for a
Why is everyone so concerned with upscale Part 4
You are doing an excellent job as the Cudahy Economic Development Director.
Fox6's Gus Tour will be at South Shore Cyclery on Thurs. Feb 4th
From Tina Gamache Dondajeski:
Why is everyone so concerned with upscale? Part 3
You are well on your way to matching what your predecessor had accomplished and at this point, that is nothing, but you are heading in the correct direction.
No and NO!
Still waiting to hear back from a few more places, but I don’t think a Primary Mayoral Debate will happen.
Why is everyone so concerned with upscale? Part 2
"It is a thousand times better to have common sense without education than to have education without common sense.” - Robert Green Ingersoll
Disappointing News on Cudahy Mayoral Debates
It would appear that there will be “NO” Cudahy Mayoral debates before the primary.
RTA Will Be a Self Taxing Board!
To the four other people in attendance at the budget meeting when I talked to mayor McCue about the RTA being a self-taxing board
Reasons Why You Have to be Careful with TIF Money
TIF doesn’t stand for Taxes Is Free. Cities must act responsible with TIF Money.
Why is everyone so concerned with upscale? Part 1
It is nice to want upscale, but if the upscale places don’t want a city, what are you to do?
Newest Info Regarding Cudahy Mayor McCue's Election No-No & Use of Public Places
From: Randy Hollenbeck (rhollenbeck@gmail.com)
Let's Fix Cudahy
Our initial step to recovery in
Emailing Cudahy Mayoral Candidate Ryan McCue Doesn't Work
If you go to
Ideas Floating Around On Cudahy's Common Council Future
I was one of the first to ask that the
Speaking of Flowers
To go along with yesterday’s post, I have some news on “
Fundraiser for Cudahy Mayoral Candidate Kevin Fech Saturday January 23rd
Cudahy Mayoral Candidate Kevin Fech is having a fundraiser at Sparky's on Saturday January 23rd from
Thursday's Cudahy Tidbits
Jeff's Fast Freight has just signed a 3-year lease starting January 2010
My 2008 Blog Posts on Mayor McCue to Think About This Election Time
To hold a public office, one must throw oneself into the position, all of oneself, if you want to be good at it. No distractions, which includes worrying about running for high office while you are in a race already!
Carolyn Laurie Your Non-Answer Answer on Public Buildings No Place for Campaigning
Not sure if everyone saw Carolyn Laurie’s post in the “Your Stories”, so I will repost here and give the answer (well more of a non-answer answer) after Carolyn Laurie’s post that
Cudahy Mayor McCue's Election No-No
It would appear that a reader was right that you could not campaign (including getting signatures to be on the ballot) on federal property like the Cudahy U.S. Post Office.
Phone Call from Concerned Cudahy Resident on IcePort Demolition
I received a phone call and message in my voice mailbox that stated the following:
The Rest of the Info
Last spring the business owners asked about getting the parking lines painted. We were told no because the street didn’t have the final coat of asphalt. The City said by August 2009. The street is still not finished but the City of
The Latest on the Problems on East Squire Avenue in Cudahy
From:
More on the Problems on East Squire Avenue in Cudahy
From: Kevin Tschohl [mailto:kevin@dads-shop.com]
Problems on East Squire Avenue In Cudahy
You might remember when I asked Mayor McCue (City Matters Part 2)
Cudahy Mayoral Candidates' Websites
Here are two of the four Mayoral candidates’ Websites.
Don't Forget Meet & Greet with Mayoral Candidate Kevin Fech Wednesday
Information provide by
Cudahy Crime Alert 12-7-09
This information is provide by Cudahy Police Sergeant Chris Blunt
Transcript of 05/05/09 Personnel Meeting when John Zodrow was in front of the personnel committee
(TRANSCRIPT REGARDING PART-TIME COURT SYSTEM CLERK)
Cudahy Chief of Police Thomas D. Poellot's Statement from Blockwatch Meeting
This is the statement that Police Chief Thomas D. Poellot read during the
I'm Running For Cudahy Mayor
At least that is what this email I received from someone tells me.
Cudahy 2010 City Budget Passes with a 1.679% Tax Levy Increase
Cudahy 2010 city budget passes at a 1.679% tax levy increase in a
Cudahy Municipal Court Judge John Zodrow Actual Final Complaint Letter
As being reported by By Tom Kertscher of the Journal Sentinel “Cudahy judge accused of misconduct over case backload.”
Cudahy 2010 Election Notes & Rumors
Mayoral Candidate Tony Day will have a fundraiser on Dec. 1st at South Woods. Invites have been sent out to many
Another Cudahy Mayoral Candidate
Dan Stanislowski has filed the necessary papers to run for Mayor in
Important Cudahy Meeting Monday November 23, 2009 on the 2010 Budget
Information from City Accountant Bruce W Schuknecht
Guest Blog - Cudahy's Direction - A Very Concerned Citizen
Here is a letter I received via the U.S. Postal Service that didn’t contain a return address and I am very thankful just to be kept in the loop. I don’t feel the need to know people’s names when they want to share information. Please keep them coming!
Guest Blog - Jack Voccaro - Cudahy Poverty Rate by the Numbers
This will continue a spiral no matter how much development we due until we address the core of the problem – Property maintenance.
Guest Blog - Health Care Local and National
As I scanned the recent 2010 proposed
Something Cudahy Might Want To Look At!
Pop-up stores help fill mall space during economic slump
Cudahy and South Milwaukee Judge Consolidation
Recently Cudahy Alderman Joe Mikolajczak and South Milwaukee Alderman David Bartoshevich each worked on an idea to save each city money by consolidation of the municipal judges.
Some Crime Prevention & Safety Tips from Sgt. Blunt
These are tips that Cudahy Police Sergeant Chris Blunt gave out at the September Neighborhood Watch group after he did a walk & drive through including the alleys.
Update - Is the City of Cudahy Charging Sales Tax for Nuisance Weed Fees?
This is an update to the blog post, “Is the City of Cudahy Charging Sales Tax for Nuisance Weed Fees?”
Attention Cudahy DPW Workers
I would like to give my personal thanks for reading my blog posts and for the good conversations that I have had with many of you. I also hear from neighbors, which talk with DPW workers about reading my blog posts, and how I can help the city further.
Is the City of Cudahy Charging Sales Tax for Nuisance Weed Fees?
Will
Here is a Challenge to Cudahy Director of Economic Development Lara Fritts
How about on the front page of your website Cudahy4business you place a thermometer, pie chart, graph, balance scale (you pick the representation/graphic) that shows just how you and the city are doing in turning around the percent of taxes ratio of business to residential paid.
Cudahy Budget Revenue Shortfall
Please take a second to read this article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel if you haven’t already read it or just want to refresh your memory.
Cudahy Economic Director Focus on This!
Have you walked through
Cudahy Police Activity 10/9-10/18
Score One For Us, The Taxpayers!
In the letter that Mayor McCue has sent out regarding
Cudahy's Education Problem
During Mayor McCue’s last public 2010 budget meeting, he said that a big part of
Here is A Major Fix For City Hall
As many of you remember that for the longest time I have made it a big deal how much time Mayor McCue spends at City Hall. Election time is around the corner, so the Mayor is now visible at City Hall. Playing off of that old “It is what you have done lately” that will be in people’s minds.
Guest Blog - Concerned/Embarrassed Cudahy Resident
This is the letter a
Introducing Cudahy Mayoral Candidate Kevin Fech
This is information provide to me by Mr. Fech. I will have a post later in the week with my sit down and chat with Mayoral Candidate Kevin Fech. What I can tell you is he is very personable and approachable.
Cudahy Sidewalks - Walking Down Memory Lane
While talking to someone this last weekend, someone who most likely isn’t a fan of mine, they thought that I took too much credit for a big push for sidewalks in
Cudahy Gas Station Opens Back Up
The former Shell Gas/Diesel station (will now be a BP) has opened back up on the east side of
1st Year K-9 Activity Log - Letter From Chief of Police Thomas D. Poellot
I cut this up to posted in reverse order to make it easier to read.
Mayoral Debate Format If I was Doing It
If I would be in charge of designing and moderating the Cudahy Mayoral Debate, this is how I would do it.
Email bag 10-6-09
I would like to thank all those that read my blog, whether you agree with me or not!
Clarification
I would like to draw your attention to the post it did on
Cudahy 2010 Election Tidbits
First District: I know Alderman Joe Mikolajczak is running for reelection. The whispers in the wind are he will have two people running against him, one male, and one female. I heard the names, but they have not come forward yet, so I will not say.
Pathetic Meeting Attendance
Cudahy Mayor
A New Player Has Entered the Cudahy Mayoral Race
Kevin Fech has taken out the proper paperwork as a candidate for Cudahy Mayor in 2010. He is a
Cudahy Crime Alert 10-1-09
This information is provide by Cudahy Police Sergeant Chris Blunt
Code Compliance
There is a movement to bring back Code Compliance to
Let's Play City Feud
[Attention Please, this is High in sarcasm and is a Parody of the Family Feud]
Fire & Police Department Safety Display Saturday 9/26/09
Come see the Fire & Police Department Safety Display
Cudahy Business Question for Today?
How much business did those flowerpots on
Cudahy Crime Alert 9-23-09
This information is provide by Cudahy Police Sergeant Chris Blunt
A Challenge to Mayor McCue and his Administration
The challenge is to have all of the city’s meetings that are already taped put up so anyone can hear them. Put them on our New City Website, the old one or put them up on Youtube, but put them up so all can hear!
City Matters Part 2
This is more of the emails back and forth from me and Mayor McCue. Watch how he states that I cut and paste and then he does it in such a manor that the sentences don’t make much sense and don’t flow. Also watch how he doesn’t know to what I was talking about and then I remind him of the agenda, then he does. Watch how he answers with non-answers and doesn’t answer others.
Jack Vaccaro - Community Bock Grant Revenue
This is Mr. Vaccaro's question from the Cudahy Wisconsin Common Council meeting on Tuesday September 15th 2009 on the subject of funds from the CBGR that were moved to the Kohl's project in escrowed money instead of using the CBGR to complete the ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) bathroom to bring it up to ADA code.
City Matters
This is an email I received from Mayor McCue based on my post titled, “Cudahy Director of Public Works / City Engineer” where I posted some emails from Cudahy residents talking about Cudahy Director of Public Works / City Engineer Mary Jo Lange and some concerns.
Cudahy Director of Public Works / City Engineer
I am not sure if everyone got a chance to read Street Repairs Submitted by William Bray in the CudahyNow Your Stories section, so I will post it here.
Cudahy TIF District To Be Audited
You may remember the blog post I did titled “2010 Budget Time” where I stated, “I think someone should audit the time and money spent for TIF and find out how much time and money is being spent on non-TIF things!”, well it is being audited.
Cudahy Crime Alert 9-11-09
This information is provide by Cudahy Police Sergeant Chris Blunt
Cudahy School District Will Not View President Obama's Speech Live
2010 Budget Time
Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue is holding three town hall meetings this month. I know this because Rachel Mosey, one of the four Interns for Lara Fritts,
2008 Cudahy Annual Police & Crime Report - The Cudahy Police Patch
Officer Thomas P. Livesey designed the Cudahy Police Patch. The patch was adopted for use on
2008 Cudahy Annual Police & Crime Report - Police Chief Letter
The Honorable Ryan McCue, Mayor
2008 Cudahy Annual Police & Crime Report
I will be posting in segments the 2008 Annual Report. First up Saturday is the intro letter from Chief of Police Thomas D. Poellot.
Answer To Reader's Comment
I have a previous engagement I need to be at so I wish I could attend. I would like someone to ask about the new high school entrance and how
Crime Alert 9-1-09
On 8/30/09, at approximately 4:36am, the Cudahy Police Department responded to the 4500 block of S. Lawler regarding a 17 year old Wauwatosa girl who reported being sexually assaulted. To this point, the investigation has revealed the victim was sexually assaulted in the 4000 block of E. Armour Ave by a known suspect. The victim was then kicked out of the vehicle as the suspect fled the scene. The victim walked to a nearby residence and alerted the residents, who called the police.
Wednesday's Cudahy Meetings - 8/26/09
Before you attend the Neighborhood Watch come meet Mayoral Candidate Tony Day from
Come Meet Cudahy's Next Mayor - Tony Day
Rumors have been swirling for weeks and speculation has been bubbling, but it is true. Tony Day is running for Cudahy Mayor.
The Bridge To Nowhere Does Go Somewhere And Needs Saving
The
How to Run for Mayor Part 1
Get a copy of your city or town's charter, which will outline the requirements for getting your name on the ballot. To earn a slot on the ballot, usually you will need a petition that may require many signatures to be collected in a specific time frame.
2007 Cudahy Government Employment and Payroll
What does the City Of Cudahy have planned for your land as land use?This graphic is part of the Future Land Use of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 5July 23 Just a thoughtJust a thought on a comment and suggestion in my blog from someone else’s eyes. Mayor Ryan McCue doesn't support Unelected Taxing Boards - Wait, What?Mayor McCue - “I do not support unelected boards like MATC and MMSD having the authority to levy taxes, and I fear that is what could happen under his proposal.” From Someone Else's EyesHere is an email I was CC’d in on. While I don’t agree with the individual, I understand their point. I am sure some people feel this same way, while others will disagree. Readers' Thoughts on Cudahy Movie TheaterHere are some emails from readers with my comments in blue. Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 4One of my concerns has been that companies would do their own studies and this study done by the city would be used by city people to exclude companies that want to come to Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 3More thoughts on indirect way – Retail Market Analysis. Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 2Now let’s look at indirect 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance called a “Big Box” ordinance. First Cudahy Domino FallsI was told by many people at the Is a 100,000 sq ft or larger zoning ordinance coming to Cudahy? Part 1I have not been told that such an ordinance is currently in the minds of the city officials of Open Records Info - Sample RequestOkay. Yeah!Well as I said before, Zach would run to his blog to a quick write something. So many holes and ignorance in his posts. So many things just plain wrong! Literacy does not guarantee comprehension. Cudahy Neighborhood Watch Meeting 6-24-09Comment on Reader's Thoughts and Comments For JuneDue to the new blogging software restrictions of 2000 characters I will post this as a post instead of a comment. Changes to local government in CudahyNow instead of wanting to change the Clerk Treasurer to appointed (Cannot storm city hall and no recall process with appointed, cannot vote them out of office), the Mayor and the Common Council should be looking at staggering the alderpersons election cycle or taking the Mayor’s election off of the same time. Reader's Thoughts and Comments For JuneHere are two emails from readers I received recently. Cudahy Resident Survey for School DistrictPlease make the time if you are a The Dog BiteSorry Cudahy High SchoolNewsweek’s high school yearly rankings are out. The ones that Mark Belling from WISN radio just loves to talk about. Iceport Site Now Owned By the City of CudahyWith only the Cudahy The Place You Want To Be!There is talk about changing Cudahy Grass Cutting And MorePlease take notice of this as I am told 2009 Cudahy Budget Follow UpThis is a follow up to the post I did called “2009 City of Cudahy Budget Summary” Guest Blog - Milwaukee Gets A Super WalmartSuper Walmart Brings Price Options to Guest Blog - Cudahy Concerned YouthI figured you would like to share this with the rest of 2009 City of Cudahy Budget SummaryYou cannot have a pocketknife of any size blade. Many people are under the thought process of the City Of I was stopped by a While at the Neighborhood Watch last month, a few people said they could not open the Word Document or Excel Spreadsheet for the crime stats. This was puzzling because they could open the ones before. Natural gas scare leads to If you have not stopped by the new South Milwaukee & St. Francis’s elected officials, please learn from Cudahy and Mayor Ryan McCue’s mistakes that elitist actions, lack of information and respect for all the citizens of your cities will hurt your cities. Ezzo, part of the Cudahy K-9 with Officer and handler Brian Olson, pictures of the swearing in from This is In a city were heroin drug overdoses are happening, we need to put more money and resources to the police and NOT flowerpots! Businesses and residents are not going to want to relocate to A while back, I wrote about the Open Records request and how on one of them the City or Mayor McCue was stonewalling or just plain ignoring the request and Wisconsin’s Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen was sent a letter detailing such disregard to the law. This is just a reminder to please come down and be a part of Cudahy history on Tuesday for Ezzo’s swearing in as a Cudahy Police Officer! Congratulations to the Cudahy Police Department for the win in the 8th annual Battle of the Badges. Congratulations to the Make-A-Wish foundation of Wisconsin. I saw on CudahyNow (Cudahy to repay Walgreens $211,000 in taxes) on Friday that the city is paying Walgreen’s $211,000 as a part of the tax settlement from the challenge of their assessment. Ezzo, part of the Cudahy K-9 with Officer and handler Brian Olson, will be sworn in as a Cudahy Police Officer at the beginning of the Common Council meeting on Tues. 4-21-09 at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall. Well the new Cudahy 2009 Spring/Summer newsletter has arrived. I have to say it reads as a 2010 Mayor McCue ???free??? campaign literature. Many of the points are to deflect the criticism I personally brought up in the My Report Card of Mayor McCue series. Last year if you remember we had this - It is my understand that deputy clerk / confidential secretary (Judy Masarak), just quit and the city is bringing back Carolyn Thoms-Neary, even though the job description was not even hammered out as director of office services. If the personnel committee NEVER met about this idea how can it be passed? (I was told that Judy saw an ad for her job and decided to leave after seeing it) There were people that questioned that the numbers I used were valid. So here it is! Please Email me any questions or comments you want me to post for Mayor McCue to answer for his Cudahy State of the City Address. The City’s website http://www.ci.cudahy.wi.us/. I like to think of it as “The People’s Website.” If you look at it, it meets the basic needs of a city website created in the late 1990’s. School Board Members are a very important part of any city that many people don’t know much about. Yes, it is for real! This is NOT an April fool’s Day Joke. Mayor McCue is finally going to have the State of the City address. Some people have asked me to participate in doing things in the city. Some don’t think that my blogs and the time that goes in, are enough. As I look at my numbers of views on the city, Mayor and Wal-Mart blogs – NO! They are still very high in people looking. This is part 1 of the wrap-up of my report card of Mayor Ryan McCue. Mayor McCue’s statement on the city gaining control of the Iceport land: Instead of just focusing on the 4th of July with a committee, I think the Cudahy committee’s name and purpose needs to change and evolve to the Special Events Committee. It’s Friday and time for another installment of Mayor Ryan McCue’s Report Card. We tally up the grades today. Mayor McCue is doing a fabulous job of keeping businesses in Cudahy. Just a fabulous job! I am not sure if you caught the reporting when CudahyNow reporter This items can be considered rumors, gossip, street talk, the word or they could be true. Only time will tell! I have been accused by two local bloggers that have taken interest with me because I am a Conservative Republican and support Wal-Mart. Now one of them does state that I am not a racist, but he is implying it with saying in his blog title “racism is alive in Cudahy”. | ||||||
