On Lake Geneva City Council remains divided

Posted on September 25 at 10:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

At least this means that there will be new meetings to watch on TV. It was starting to get a little boring with them playing the same old meetings. New meetings... New drama! I can't wait.

On Reinstated members vote against Lake Geneva mayor’s appointees

Posted on September 24 at 10:01 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Now watch the mayor boot Arleen Krohn and Penny Roehrer for a second vote and two more new alderman...

On Is Lake Geneva City Council divided over development?

Posted on September 18 at 7:23 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I really don't care how this situation is resolved. I just want it resolved ASAP. It is not acceptable to have no city government.

On Suspensions put brakes on Lake Geneva council

Posted on September 15 at 7:49 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I know I said it earlier today in a different article. However, I still cannot begin to describe how disgusted I am with the city and its council.

As a quick summary to my earlier comments, I do not have an opinion one way or the other on the suspension of the aldermen.

My main problem stems from the lack of representation that I have as a member of the second ward. If the mayor felt the need to suspend the four aldermen, he should have only done so after he was sure that he could remedy the situation through appropriate and legal appointments. If the councilmen are guilty of what they are accused, I agree they should all be removed.

I just still don't understand how such action can be taken before the legal solution is determined. Even if the suspensions are justified, they should have been postponed until the solution could be determined.

End rant.

On Lake Geneva City Council unable to conduct business

Posted on September 15 at 9:05 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I am a 23 year old who has lived in Lake Geneva my entire life. I graduated from a state college with a bachelor of education in history. Government and Social Studies are two passions of mine that I take seriously. While some of our residence are watching prime-time television, I enjoy watching the local access channel that broadcasts public meetings.

As a member of the city and more specifically the second ward I am not willing to state my opinion on a message board, but I cannot be silent about the current issues that our city is facing.

After watching the meeting that occurred tonight (September 14, 2009) I cannot express my dismay and disgust in our council. As stated previously, I will not voice my side, but something needs to happen. I do not appreciate or think it is responsible of this city to allow half of the districts to remain unrepresented. Whatever the city decides to do I leave up to them. However, I do not understand why they decided to delay the proceedings. I deserve to have two aldermen representing me.

Why does the council feel the right to strip me of this right that I have? I understand the alderman are accused of breaking laws and are accused of violating their civic duties. However, the city should not have proceeded without having a legal and prompt plan on replacing the removed council members.