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3–minute $1.1 Million Cost Savings Challenge to Shorewood Council
Upon hearing resident Barry Brown’s 3 minute speech during the city council meeting of August 25, 2025 we requested Mr. Brown to provide his documentation to SCA for a follow-up story.
Here’s what you need to know, in his words:
Rubber Stamp Rebellion
A proposal to send Shorewood Mayor Jennifer Labadie to Washington D.C. at city expense has raised questions from other council members regarding the necessity, purpose and value of that trip.
This Week’s Three Things
Here are three informative, quick articles for readers this week.
Resident Pressure: Shorewood Reviews Engineering Options
Responding to resident pressure, the Shorewood council is considering options for a new engineering service model.
The contract for the current provider, Bolton & Menk expires in December 2025.
3 Things to Know This Week
Here are three, quick, informative articles for readers this week.
Deer in the Headlights: Managing the Herd
Deer are everywhere. They are beautiful or destructive, depending on what is (or was) growing on your property.
To make cohabitation with humans less conflictive while keeping the herd healthy, the DNR and local cities recognize the need for management.
Just Follow the Law
With a vote during the June 9th regular Shorewood City Council meeting, council members appear prepared to ignore the clear and unambiguous laws that are in force for municipal water installation.
Step 1 Creating a Vision for City Water Funding & Expansion
Per Shorewood city staff, “Shorewood’s Water Enterprise Fund is projected to run a negative balance by 2026, reaching an approximate $4.5M deficit by 2035 if current policies remain unchanged.”
On June 9, the Shorewood City Council discussed options for funding and expanding municipal water.
