By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – It’s easy to see the heightened scrutiny in recent years of social media usage by local elected officials – at all levels of government. Locally, there’s been a state representative, county supervisor and city alderperson who’ve found themselves in hot water for their social media usage. The state …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay city council heard recommendations from Kevin Vonck, community and economic development director, on how to use federal funds for COVID-19 relief at its Tuesday, May 19, virtual meeting. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, he said the City of Green …
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By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer GREEN BAY – The Green Bay city council held its meeting remotely Wednesday, April 1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming election on April 7 will see changes, said Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. “Right now, we have a deluge of absentee voter ballots to send out,” he said. …
By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – The Green Bay city council approved an increase to the 2020 storm water rate in a 7-5 vote at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. Those in favor said the increase was needed to support the budget approved earlier this month, which included transferring the $1.1 million forestry budget …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent GREEN BAY – On Tuesday, Sept. 10, District 11 Alderman John VanderLeest welcomed his constituents at Bay Family Restaurant for a listening session, with the goal to share updates and gain input. Community Police Officer Ron Schaden with the Green Bay Police Department was on hand to give residents an update …
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By Melinda Anne Roberts Correspondent GREEN BAY – A request by the Sardine Can to temporarily extend its licensed premises was considered by members of the Green Bay Protection and Policy Committee at its April 8 meeting. The pub, located at 128 S. Broadway, sought permission to include its parking lot for special events Wednesday, …
