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St. Francis
A civic monitor for examining local decisions, informed by stories and insights from our community.
A civic monitor for examining local decisions, informed by stories and insights from our community.
| Article | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TIDs and Your TaxesRegular increases in property values are contributing to the TID, and we’re all paying for it. | Issue | |
| TIDs and the City BudgetWould the city be able to balance its books without shifting money onto the TIDs? | Issue | |
| Who Gets a Say?Residents asked for an election. The council chose to appoint someone who shares their view. | Issue | |
| The LibraryWhy would the city not renew the library director’s contract one year out from retirement, leaving the library staff wondering what happened and spending $13,750 to search for a replacement? | Issue | |
| A Community Land TrustThe community organizes to hold land in a trust and keep ownership within the community rather than with an outside developer. Better yet, prices stay affordable for years to come. | Alternative | |
| A Real Seat at the TableWhat would a functioning town hall look like that allowed the best ideas to be deliberated and voted on efficiently? | Alternative |
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