Today we are all Irish in sprit and to my fellow Irish or those celebrating how much fun it is to be Irish, Happy St. Patrick’s day!

Be safe and have fun!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  May the luck of the Irish be with us all.  Have a great day.

Mayor McCue promised Cudahy a “New Day”

Only Tony Day can deliver Cudahy “A New Day”

The only way to move Cudahy forward is with Tony Day!

Yes way to Tony Day!

Cudahy voters you have a say, Please vote for Tony Day!

We had a Mayor who would just Play Mayor

I think it is time to elect a Mayor who is the Mayor

That person is Tony Day and he won’t just say and play Mayor

He will be Mayor Day

Do you want a Mayor that wants his own Way?

Or a Mayor that listens to what the people Say?

Vote for Tony Day and Cudahy people will have that Say!

Tony Day is the right way!

Bring Cudahy out of the Night and into the Day! Vote for Tony Day!

Hooray for Tony Day!  Hooray for Cudahy!  It truly is a new Day!

I attended the CDA meeting Tuesday March 9, 2010.  During this meeting, there was a public hearing.

I just want to let everyone know that Chairperson Sara Eberhardy allowed people to ask questions and give their opinions.  Not just during the public hearing portion, but the entire meeting.

Again, I will repeat this.

CDA Chairperson Sara Eberhardy allowed people from the audience after the Public Hearing to ask questions and give their opinions on things.  I have to give her kudos for that!

Under Roberts Rules, the chair can allow dialog even in the Common Council meetings. 

That was one thing Mayor John Hohenfeldt allowed as well, but not under Mayor McCue!  He hides behind Robert’s Rules and just wants to be in full control and have things his way.  Another case and point to Mayor McCue not wanting to hear from the citizens and it shows, much like Mayor McCue not wanting Cudahy Citizens to ask questions during the debate forum. 

(I have to remember, Mayor McCue and his supporters don’t like to word debate.  It could scare Mayor McCue from not attending the one on March 23, 2010 at the Kelly Senior Center and the one March 31, 2010 at the Cudahy Family Library during the Block Watch meeting. So we have to use the word forum and not debate when talking about them!)

With the attitude that Mayor McCue has on dialog, which is two-way street, it will not happen.  It is Mayor McCue’s way or no way.  He bullies his way around.

Now, CDA Chairperson Sara Eberhardy, can tell you it was orderly and people showed respect on both sides.  It was a mutual respect that more than not will be present at meetings.  Chairperson Sara Eberhardy did in fact even tell the crowd that she was being open with allowing for questions and comments from the crowd.

For this, I commend CDA Chairperson Sara Eberhardy on doing the right thing for the city and its citizens!

Please when you see her, let her know how important communication is and thank her for extending it to the public.

Debate

–noun

1.a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints: a debate in the Senate on farm price supports.

2.a formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers.

3.deliberation; consideration.

4.Archaic. strife; contention.

–verb (used without object)

5.to engage in argument or discussion, as in a legislative or public assembly: When we left, the men were still debating.

6.to participate in a formal debate.

7.to deliberate; consider: I debated with myself whether to tell them the truth or not.

8.Obsolete. to fight; quarrel.

–verb (used with object)

9.to argue or discuss (a question, issue, or the like), as in a legislative or public assembly: They debated the matter of free will.

10.to dispute or disagree about: The homeowners debated the value of a road on the island.

11.to engage in formal argumentation or disputation with (another person, group, etc.): Jones will debate Smith.  Harvard will debate Princeton.

12.to deliberate upon; consider: He debated his decision in the matter.

13.Archaic. to contend for or over.

Forum

–noun

1.the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.

2.a court or tribunal: the forum of public opinion.

3.an assembly, meeting place, television program, etc., for the discussion of questions of public interest.

4.the Forum, the forum in the ancient city of Rome.

Not sure what the issue using the word debate is, unless it is because of “opposing viewpoints”!

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Please have in by March 19th

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 Madison Thursday March 11, 2010?

I am sure you were aware of the hearing and its impact.

As Cudahy’s top official, I would have thought the gravity of importance to the safety of Cudahy and its citizens would have been the top priority for you!

Since you were not in attendance, can you explain what you were doing during that time that took precedence over the safety and welfare of the City of Cudahy and its people?

Randy Hollenbeck

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From: Ryan McCue [mailto:mccuer@CI.CUDAHY.WI.US]

Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:17 AM

To: Randy Hollenbeck

Subject: RE: Sex Offender Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 759 and Senate Bill SB548 in Madison

Mr. Hollenbeck,

I was planning on attending both the sex offender and regional transit authority public hearings, but two of my children got sick which created a conflict.  I did meet with our State Senator Jeff Plale and he shared with me that the proposed sex offender legislation was dead on arrival and had no chance of passing.  Representative Sinicki knows that I oppose this legislation too.

Sincerely,

Ryan McCue, Mayor

City of Cudahy

(414) 769-2222

If a candidate that is the Incumbent is running for re-election, should they be able to use City Hall for possible campaigning?

I would like to direct your attention to this post made on Cudahy Now’s Your Stories:

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for March 4

Submitted By Mayor Ryan McCue

Posted: Feb. 26, 2010

MAYOR MCCUE'S TOWN HALL MEETING

The Town Hall Meeting with Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue scheduled for the first Thursday of every month, has been set for:

 THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 at the Cudahy City Hall from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

 All City of Cudahy residents are invited.  Mayor McCue will be talking about current events going on in the City and residents will be able to ask Mayor McCue questions and share their thoughts.

Now I know Mayor McCue has been holding these meetings before the election some at City Hall and others at the Library.

Now I would like you to look at what Mayor McCue’s campaign website said, this has since changed around February 27 th or so, but there are still copies of it out there like this one.

Platform

An elected official accountable to the people…

I believe as Mayor of Cudahy, I've been elected and given a responsibility to serve you, the residents of this great city.  That's why when it comes to the issues, I'm hear to listen to you!  In the weeks to come, I'll be crafting my campaign platform - with your help!

Be sure to join me at listening sessions and meet-the-Mayor events.

I want your feedback.

We know that Cudahy is facing tough times.  Our economy is down, we're concerned about the environment, and employment is on everyone's mind.  Join me in discussing what we can do - together to overcome these challenges.

I would think that the Meet-the-Mayor, which was intended to inform people on what is going on in the city, might have had a different meaning for Mayor McCue.  The meeting was cancelled and I am still unsure why Rachel Mosey is doing PR for the Mayor when it is possible that the Meeting could have other uses.  I don’t think that is still the best use of TIF money for Rachel Mosey to be the Mayor’s PR person.

Mayor's Town Hall Meeting Cancelled

Submitted By Rachel Mosey

Posted: March 3, 2010

Mayor McCue's monthly town hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 4th has been cancelled so that the Mayor can attend the funeral of Edwin "Edju" Adamczyk. The town hall meeting will be rescheduled on another date.

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.

On May 21st of 2009 I contacted Cudahy Police Sergeant Blunt on what to do about some graffiti and broken handrail fence on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton.  He did a wonderful job of finding out whose property and responsibility it is.

As you follow along the chain of emails, you will see that I do re-contact the city and MMSD about the problem.

Here in March of 2010 we still have the graffiti and the broken handrail fence.

I have pictures at the bottom and you can see from the pictures the handrail fence is snapped off and is a safety hazard.

Some questions to keep in mind:

Does the city/MMSD have to adhere to any graffiti removal policy as far as time is concerned?  (30 days comes to mind but not sure)

Would the city be concerned of the safety hazard the handrail fence posses?

Don’t we want to cleanup Cudahy’s image and wouldn’t that include graffiti?

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From: Randy Hollenbeck <rhollenbeck@gmail.com>

To: Chris Blunt <cblunt@ci.cudahy.wi.us>

Date: Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Subject: Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton

Not sure if someone saw the graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton.  I included a picture.  I am also working with the city on getting the handrail fence fixed as it looks like a car or snowplow hit it and broke it.  I don’t want someone to get hurt playing on it.

Randy

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From: Chris Blunt <cblunt@ci.cudahy.wi.us>

To: Randy Hollenbeck <rhollenbeck@gmail.com>

Date: Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:28 PM

Subject: RE: Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton

Thanks for bringing it to my attention.  Since I drive around after midnight, I was not able to see it.  I will forward this info to the City.

Sgt Blunt

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From: Chris Blunt <cblunt@ci.cudahy.wi.us>

To: Randy Hollenbeck <rhollenbeck@gmail.com>

Date: Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 7:40 AM

Subject: RE: Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton

Randy,

Regarding this problem, I was told by the head of DPW that this now falls under the jurisdiction of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.  I will follow up with them.

As always, do not ever hesitate to contact me if you need something.

Respectfully,

Chris Blunt

Cudahy PD

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From: Butch Loferski

Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 7:40 AM

To: Mary Jo Lange

Subject: FW: Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton

This is not the City of Cudahy’s property.  The property belongs to MMSD.  We have sent MMSD a request to fix the rail and will let them know about the graffiti.

Mary Jo

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From: Chris Blunt

Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 8:30 AM

To: Butch Loferski

Subject: FW: Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton

            Butch,

I’m not sure if this is your department/responsibility.  If not, could you forward it to the proper department?  Thanks.

Chris Blunt

Cudahy PD

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From: Randy Hollenbeck

Sent: Mon 9/7/2009 7:43 PM

To: DJensen@mmsd.com

Cc: Jason Litkowiec; Joe Mikolajczak; Mark Otto; Mary Schissel; Thomas Pavlic; Mary Jo Lange; Ryan McCue; Robert Goss; Paul Eberhardy; vtrifunovich@mac.com; Chris Blunt; Patricia.Jursik@milwcnty.com

Subject: ETA on Fence repair and removal of graffiti

On May 28th 2009 you received this email (below in blue) from Cudahy's DPW & Engineering Department head Mary Jo. 

From: langemj@CI.CUDAHY.WI.US

To: DJensen@mmsd.com

CC: mikolajczakj@CI.CUDAHY.WI.US

Sent: 5/28/2009 12:48:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time

Subj: FW: Fence

Deb:

Since you seem to be the municipal contact, I am forwarding this e-mail from our alderman regarding a fence along the Edgerton channel.  I was informed that the fence belongs to MMSD.  Not sure when it happened or how.  Maybe you're already aware of it.  

Mary Jo

Now some additional info for you on “Graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton”

There is graffiti on the bridge over by Delaware and Edgerton.  Can you tell me who is directly responsible for the handrail fence that is above the bridge with the water that flows to the airport on Delaware by the vacant gas station?  It looks like a car or snowplow crashed into the fence.

Please advise when this will be taken care of?  I don't want to see anyone get hurt.

Randy Hollenbeck

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From: Mark Otto [mailto:ottom@CI.CUDAHY.WI.US]

Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 12:10 AM

To: Randy Hollenbeck

Subject: RE: ETA on Fence repair and removal of graffiti

Randy,

I'm not familar with guard rail or graffiti issue but will tell you I have learned alot about the Edgerton Channel.  I have worked with MMSD on the issue of flooding near Delaware.   Back in 2008 and a little bit 2009 flooding occured there.  Two factors for the flooding were cat tails in front of the grating near Pennesvania and the other grating just west in the airport.

I very glad to report after working with MMSD,  Edgerton Channel will be cleared of cat tails each winter as part of MMSD watercourse maintence contract.

On to your question, simply put MMSD will not do anything to the bridge itself.   They are responsible for water ways only.   Trusted me, I have done my homework on this.

Responsiblity for this is between the City of Cudahy and State of Wisconsin.  

Hope that helps

If you have any questions feel free to email or call

414-769-6626

Mark

Top Academic Says Genesis is Mistranslated: The Creator is Not God

54-year-old author and Old Testament Scholar Ellen van Wolde says that the Hebrew comprising the first sentence in the book of Genesis has been mistranslated to, to say that God created more than just animals and humans on an already present Earth.

Her thesis claims that "bara" is a Hebrew verb, which means to "spatially separate" - not "to create" - which is how it is currently translated.  So rather, "In the beginning God separated the Heaven and the Earth."

Other ancient Mesopotamian creation stories and the whole of the Bible were taken into context when making her conclusion.  She says God made some things, but "the usual idea of creating-out-of-nothing, creatio ex nihilo, is a big misunderstanding."

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Search for the application Twitter in your FB search box.

Select and then add the app to your FB. From there it should take you take you through it.

In the process of adding, it should have given you the option of updating from Twitter to FB.

For updates, you can't go from FB to twitter, only vice versa.

hootsuite or tweetdeck which allows control FB, Twitter and other social media sites from one spot.

Remember Twitter has a maximum # of characters per tweet

Here is who from South Eastern Wisconsin, were in attendance.

Wauwatosa mayor Didier (FANTASTIC testimony),

Sheboygan Mayor Ryan and his Common Council President (Fantastic testimony)  the CCP called the preemption clauses as “sneaky”

Greenfield Mayor Neitzke, Chief Springob, Alderwoman Lubotzky

Cudahy Alderman Mikolajczak

Franklin Mayor Taylor, Alderman Olson, Skowronski and Wilhelm (Olson and Skowronski spoke), Police Chief Oliva, Inspector Hahn, Captain Groen

A Police Officer from South Milwaukee

A Police Officer from Denmark

Former Franklin Alderman Ryan (spoke)

Info provide by Franklin Alderman Olson

By the way, I don’t think invitations went out to attend, people just went!  When was the last time you received an invitation to attend a City or State meeting?

This is a ‘What If” hypothetical!

Let’s say you are the current sitting Mayor and it is election time. 

Can you campaign during the day when you are supposed to be doing Mayoral work (Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm)? 

So campaigning to be Mayor while you are Mayor on city time, thus taxpayer’s time and money?

Anyone have an idea or thought on this?

This is all hypothetically speaking of course!

Randy: Have you tried Fili's breakfast buffet on Saturday & Sundays?  For $6, we love it.

And a quick scan of the web found this review:

Jan C rated Fili's Family Restaurant a Great Value, Good food

If you looking for an all you can eat breakfast buffet on weekends this quiet little restaurant is it.  They serve all the standard breakfast items and offer a salad bar too for around $6.00.  We've tried the dinners too but the church crowd loves the breakfasts

So please give this Cudahy restaurant a try.  I know my family will!

Fili's Family Restaurant

4753 S Packard Ave

Cudahy, WI 53110

(414) 294-0800 (Phone)

A special thanks goes out to Alderman Joe for looking out for Cudahy’s best interest!

Here is what Joe Mikolajczak had to say, “The state is trying to take local control away from the cities on Sex Offender laws.  Myself and 7 other municipalities spoke for 2 hours against the change.  Almost no one in favor.  We need to keep up the pressure.”

Mayor McCue was MIA.  I guess he had better things to do! 

Please Cudahy residents remember that come time to vote and ask yourself, “Where was Mayor McCue when the state needed to hear from him on the safety and best interest of the City of Cudahy?” 

How about Mayor McCue sees his votes MIA and we send him packing.  Then he can do the other important things he has to do, which will not be in the best interest of Cudahy!

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin and the Sierra Club: Public support for RTA

http://www.wispolitics.com/1006/031110_Support_RTA.pdf

Part 2 - The Young Voters in High School not able to vote yet.

Here is an email I received from a reader:

“I wanted to know what you thought about how do you encourage renters & young people to get involved in their community (when there is such a large percentage in this city) and to make an informed decision if they are unable to attend this gathering since it is being held at such an inopportune time? 

What about this being the perfect opportunity for the first time voters in high school to get involved on a more local level where they can see how much of an impact they can truly have with their community by making their voices heard thru voting.

How exciting for them to be able to cast that ballot for the first time & truly see how they can make a difference, but why would they, or better yet, why should they, if the candidates aren't willing to express their opinions in a forum that won't conflict w/school?

For the kids that are interested in voting, school is most likely an important part of their day since they realize they need to go to school to make a better life for themselves and have the ability to make a greater impact on their community, not by being a career politician...(just my .02)”

Start by getting the schools to hold mock elections and not just the Presidential ones, but the City ones as well.  Class assignments on civics and it can start well before High School too.

Student involvement might directly affect the student’s home, where the family could be a homeowner or renter that doesn’t vote or isn’t informed on the candidates or issues.

Have a real meet the mayor at city hall for students.  A field trip where students see what happens at this local level.  Just having the Mayor come in and give a speech will not suffice.  This also means the Mayor has to be at City Hall for this to work.

Give students class assignment credit for coming to a school board meeting or Common Council meeting.  One where they look at the agenda, research one of the items on it and have questions to ask the Chair.

Maybe for the next election have the High School Debate/Forensics Team setup and run one of the debates for Mayoral candidates in the primary.

It is most important to get the students involved early and show them how the elections affect them!

  ;

Suburban leaders rally against bill on sex offenders

Suburban Milwaukee leaders are mobilizing against a bill that would outlaw local ordinances that restrict where sex offenders can live.

A hearing on Assembly Bill 759 is set for Thursday before the state Assembly Committee on Corrections and the Courts.

Franklin Ald. Steve Olson said Tuesday that elected officials from Franklin, Greenfield, Cudahy and possibly other suburbs plan to attend the hearing.

Olson said he thinks the bill would result in Milwaukee sex offenders being released from prison and allowed to live in the suburbs.

"It's an effort by some Milwaukee legislators to again pass something quickly, when nobody sees it, and put their problems on to other communities," Olson said.

"Why should we accept Milwaukee's, why should Milwaukee accept Franklin's (sex offenders)?" he said.  "It's a matter of simple logic and fairness - take your own back."

Franklin is among municipalities that restrict sex offenders from living in certain areas, such as a prescribed distance from schools.

Now I know Cudahy Alderperson Joseph Mikolajczak is going to Madison to fight for Cudahy’s rights on the Sexual Predator Ordinance he authored and helped pass to voice his support to defeat this bill and keep Cudahy safe. 

Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue will be in Madison as well, but not to fight for Cudahy’s safety in getting this bill defeated, but to support the RTA.  Remember the unelected taxing body. 

You have to ask yourself where are the Mayor’s priorities.

Just shows us what type of leader Mayor McCue is!  Tax and spend, not safety!

Additional info on this subject from emails:

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From: Steve Olson

Sent: 3/3/2010 10:00:57 P.M. Central Standard Time

Subj: Now the ASSEMBLY has the bill to preempt our ordinances and there&apos;s a hearing

All:

Time to make noise.  Most of you have Democrats as your state Rep’s.  Make their phone ring.  They’re moving to take away HOME RULE and our ability to protect our citizens.

The assembly is holding a hearing on the identical bill to the senate’s version next Thursday, the 11th at 10:00am.  Franklin will be sending a group in opposition.  We need the Democrats to understand that they’re messing with a hornets nest.

Talking points:

These ordinances would NOT be an issue if every community was responsible to take back their own sex offenders (most if not all of you have that clause in your ordinance.)

This is an effort by the Milwaukee legislators to dump their offenders on the suburbs.  We won’t stand for it.

Those of us who have the clause that we WILL take our own sex offenders back know that these ordinances work.

This is a frontal attack on HOME RULE and our ability to govern our local communities.

We may be able to organize car pools if you’re interested (please) in getting to the hearing.

Have your constituents call their friends in other communities and have them call their legislators and tell them to vote no.

Call or e-mail me for more information.

Thanks.

This is important!

Steve Olson

Alderman, 1st District

8091 S. Meadowcreek Ct.

Franklin, Wisconsin  53132

414-425-9060

solson@franklinwi.gov

www.steveolson.us

www.franklinwi.gov

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Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 8:49 AM

Subject: Proposed Legislation to Prohibit and Eliminate Sex Offender Residency Ordinances

Dear Chiefs,

     If you are not aware, there are 2 bills being considered by legislative committees which include language which prohibits a community from enacting a city ordinance which places residency restrictions on registered sex offenders.  It also makes any existing ordinances no longer enforceable. 

    The City of Franklin was one of the first communities in the state to enact an ordinance restricting where registered sex offenders can reside.  I know that many of your communities adopted similar ordinances.  All that work will be for naught if this legislation gets passed.  The 2 bills are attached: SB548 and AB 759.  There will be a public meeting on AB759 this Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the State Capitol Room 415 Northwest at 10:15AM.  I will be attending along with representatives from our city.    We've been told that if the bills get out of committee, it has a good chance of being passed. 

     I encourage those of you who have residency ordinances and those of you whose communities are planning to enact them take immediate steps to let your elected representatives know your community opposes this legislation.  Our community's representatives, who oppose these bills, state that all state legislators must hear from their constituents if this bill is to be defeated.  Of immediate concern is letting those legislators on the Senate and Assembly committees know of the opposition.  Their names are listed on attached documents.  Thanks for your support on this.

Richard P. Oliva

Chief of Police

City of Franklin

9455 W. Loomis Rd.

Franklin,  WI  53132

(414) 425-2522

roliva@franklinwi.gov

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From: Jesse Wesolowski

Sent: Mon 3/8/2010 11:38 PM

Subject: Your Municipality's Ordinance; Public Hearing on Thursday

We understand that the municipality you serve as municipal attorney has adopted a sex offender residency restriction and/or child safety zone ordinance.  2009 Senate Bill 548, introduced on February 18, 2009, and 2009 Assembly Bill 759, introduced on February 19, 2009, currently contain identical language and preempt local municipal authority to adopt or enforce any ordinance or resolution which affects the residency or placement of and the areas which may be entered or exited by a sex offender.  Attached are a City of Franklin Common Council Resolution opposing this proposed legislation and a letter from Mayor Thomas M. Taylor to the Citizens of Franklin.  The Senate and Assembly Bills are reproduced below.  We will leave the review and consideration of the terms of regulation in the proposed bills in lieu of local government regulation to you; other than to note that at local meetings over the past few days mention has been made of the nationally reported deaths of 17 year old Chelsea King and 14 year old Amber Dubois in Escondido, California, and the investigation results which followed in the last week, with the comments being that a 17 year old is not protected (proposed legislation: "areas where persons under 16 years of age congregate") and a child walking to school from more than 250 feet away is not protected (proposed legislation: "areas where children congregate, with perimeters of 100 to 250 feet"; Amber Dubois walked a mile to and fro every day and was last seen about 600 to 900 feet from the school).

There is a public hearing upon AB 759 set for this Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 10:15 a.m., before the Committee on Corrections and the Courts, in Room 415 Northwest, in the State Capitol.

This communication is sent to you pursuant to the direction of the Franklin Common Council at its special meeting on March 6, 2010.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.

Please take note to the blue text quotes from Mayor McCue on unelected taxing boards!  Mayor McCue is going to Madison to give his support to the RTA.  An unelected taxing board!

So in less than a year Mayor McCue changes his tune.

Mixed reviews on breaking up government

By Tom Kertscher of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: July 21, 2009

Mayors gave mixed reactions Tuesday to Scott Walker's proposal to dismantle Milwaukee County government, but some expressed interest in taking on county functions - if funding comes along with the responsibilities.

Walker has proposed having the state take over administration of public assistance programs, social services for seniors and people with disabilities, and the courts. Cities and villages could take over maintenance of county roads. He also advocated for new, specialized districts to run transit, the parks, and the zoo and local cultural institutions.

The ideas drew criticism from Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue, a former Milwaukee County supervisor.

"If elected governor, would (Walker) support adding thousands of jobs to the state's payroll, because that is what would have to be done under his proposal," McCue said in an e-mail.

"Why blow up one form of government only to turn around and create another one, i.e. parks and transit?  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."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/51359837.html

Please don't forget the meeting of the Community Development Authority of the City of Cudahy for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:30 PM at the City of Cudahy Municipal Building at 5050 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy, WI 53110.

Please attend the Cudahy Public Hearing Tuesday on the TIF and development.

On a related topic of the TIF district…

If three of Cudahy’s Common Council members had the guts, they should force an agenda item that “NO” development can proceed on the TIF District 1 (Iceport) until the TIF audit is final and complete and “NO” funds should be transferred from TIF District 1 to other land as well!

What if someone was going to back the Council in the corner, before the election is over, by allowing the train spur to be put in as to tamper with Wal-Mart coming back into the Iceport after Tony Day wins the election.  Of course, that is a “What If”!

Knowledge is power and by depriving swathes of people of knowledge, we retain power over them.

Don’t forget “TIF” doesn’t stand for Taxes Is Free!!!!

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From: Randy Hollenbeck

Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 2:06 PM

To: Bruce Schuknecht

Cc: Jason Litkowiec; Joe Mikolajczak; Mark Otto; Mary Schissel; Thomas Pavlic; James Williamson; Ryan McCue; Lara Fritts

Subject: TIF Audit

Mr. Schuknecht,

Could you please tell me when the full audit will be done on the TIF?  I am just wondering this before the “City” begins transferring it around and spending more of it, if we have an idea of what funds are truly left.

Thank you for your time and effort,

Randy Hollenbeck

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From: Bruce Schuknecht

Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 3:06 PM

To: Randy Hollenbeck

Subject: RE: TIF Audit

May or June 2010.  We are waiting for the auditors to finish our regular audit about mid April.  The piece we are missing is the Special Assessment information from 1994 – 2004 within the TIF.  The Mayor, auditors, and I meet last week and we all agreed that the Special Assessment information is an important piece of TIF # 1, with that being said the auditors are meeting with me in May and they will direct me on how to proceed in securing this information from 1994 to the present.

Isn’t this the salon that is in the building that is being redone on Layton?  Either way, just another business leaving Cudahy.  Frustrated!

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bfs/1635093183.html

That is a powerful headline is it?  Some may read the headline and say, “Randy, the Mayor should be delegating job duties!”

 By just looking at that of a Manager’s job is delegation and Mayor McCue isn’t doing anything wrong, are missing big parts of it!

The hiring of the economic director is a good thing.  Even I agree with that.  The cost of her salary and all of the money spent on the position still has the jury out. 

Why was the job position created in the first place?  I was told because Lara has a specific skill set that the Mayor McCue just doesn’t have.  Don’t you want the right person in the right job?

That really begs the question of, “Is Mayor McCue not the right person then?”

Previous Cudahy Mayors have been the ‘Economic Director” and the best salesman for Cudahy!  Why could Mayor McCue not do the job then?  He was a textbook salesman and I was told, a good one at that.

Maybe the problem is with Mayor McCue’s leadership style is it may be a carryover from the County ways of do the least amount of work, get as many people to do your work for you and show up at work just enough to be seen.

So, okay the city created the position and hired Lara.

I was told be a few department heads that McCue is now dumping on them job duties that normally the Mayor has done in the past.  One person said that they fear for their jobs so they do it!  Another city person told me that it only makes sense for some of those job duties to be done be the department heads as they understand their department best!

So what is McCue doing as Mayor for us “The People”.  Please McCue supporters instead of trying to personally attack me, calling me school kids names, sending me comments or emails that don’t make much sense and seem like a middle schooler wrote, and those that just have no clue but blindly like McCue, please tell ‘US’ what has he done?

Mayor McCue’s State of the City address was a “pseudo-event”. 

A pseudo-event is an event or activity that exists for the sole purpose of the media publicity and serves little to no other function in real life.  Without the media, nothing meaningful actually occurs at the event, so pseudo-events are considered “real” only after they are viewed through news, advertisement, television or other types of media.

It was not spontaneous but planned for the purpose of being reported and attended as an event that is important because someone says so, not because it is.  But Randy you have been calling for this meeting and took Mayor McCue to the carpet for not doing it soon enough.

If it was done for the real reasons instead of deflection and misdirection to not living up to any of his campaign promises or self preservation to try and help setup his campaign run as Mayor in 2010.  What steps he has taken to "deliver on what he promised" during the campaign of 2007?

Don’t forget that Mayor McCue just took down his web page with his list of promises in hopes that you forget what they were and those running against him could not use them against himself.

What happened to McCue the reformer?  What happen to the McCue that was a hard working Alderman that listened to his constitutes?