Election results

In a shocking upset Dean Bowles and Susan Fox win seats on the Monona Grove School board.

Congratulations! and welcome to the board Dean!

Knocking on doors...

I've had a rewarding time out knocking on doors all day-- something I haven't had time to do enough this year. I've received many terrific comments and good questions and its a great way to really understand what the citizens of the district think. Plus it was a great day for a good walk and to admire the signs of spring sprouting all over.

To everyone who took a minute to talk to me, thanks a lot!

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign...

Question: Does any care about the City of Monona sign ordinances?

When I ran for election I was careful to follow the rules. Today I can find at least on example for every candidate that is in violation. Aside from adding to the visual clutter, this abuse runs up the cost of local elections and puts those who abide by the rules at a disadvantage. Should we repeal the ordinance, or enforce it?

Update: According to The Isthmus the city threatened enforcement of the sign ordinance in at least one case last summer: http://www.isthmus.com/isthmus/article.php?article=23414

If parts of the rules are unconstitutional, then its time to rewrite them so all the candidates know where they stand and can follow the same rules; and so the city doesn't end up in court over it.