Readers have been raising objections to my post highlighting the unconstitutional ordinance the City of Appleton has had on the books for the last 6 years. Broadly speaking, their criticism is that my purported concern over the First Amendment violations associated with that ordinance is […]
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Unconstitutional Ordinance In Appleton’s Municipal Code No Longer To Be Enforced – City Attorney And Health Office To Recommend Repeal
For 6 years, the City of Appleton has had an unconstitutional ordinance in its Municipal Code. Concerns about this ordinance’s scope and constitutionality were raised at the time of its adoption, but the Common Council went ahead and approved it anyway by a vote of […]
All Things Appleton To Go On Indefinite Hiatus
It is with mixed feelings that I announce All Things Appleton will be going on indefinite hiatus beginning immediately. Sudden, unexpected changes at my work have resulted in me needing to markedly increase the hours I work for at least the rest of the year […]
All Things Appleton On Summer Vacation – Posting Will Resume 08/19/2025
I am off on my annual summer vacation. Post will resume Tuesday 08/19/2025. Although I will be missing most of this committee week, I hope to at least be able to recap the Municipal Services vote on the Oklahoma Street reconstruction and the Safety and […]
Posting To Resume Tomorrow
Last week there were no committee meetings, and this week, the only meeting is the Common Council meeting taking place tonight at 7PM. As a result, I’ve run out of things to recap. Posting should resume tomorrow provided the video of the Common Council meeting […]
No Committee, Council, Or Board Meetings Scheduled For Week Of July 27
We have a quiet week ahead of us. Because July has 5 Wednesdays this year and the Appleton committee and Council schedule is based on a 4 Wednesday month, there is no Common Council this week, nor are there any extra or special committee meetings. […]
Taking A Beach Day – Posting Will Resume Tomorrow
All Things Appleton will be taking the day off today. I’ve got a lot of family activities scheduled for this hot and humid day. Posting will recommence tomorrow.
All Things Appleton Discusses Purpose, Value, And Associated Costs Of Proposed Emissions Reduction Resolution With Alderperson Smith A Supporter Of The Resolution
On 03/19/2025, the Common Council will be voting on the resolution setting the city’s emissions reduction goals. This resolution would update the city government’s emissions reduction goal to a target of reducing net emissions by 50% (13,600 metric tons of CO2e) by 2034 and maintaining […]
Posting Will Resume Tomorrow
Last week was a 5th week in the City of Appleton’s committee and Council meeting schedule. Typically, that means there are no meetings. Last week there were two special meetings, one for the Library Board and one for the Community and Development Block Grant Advisory […]
All Things Appleton Closed For Christmas Week
We have a very quiet two weeks ahead of us. Christmas is on Wednesday of this week and New Years is on Wednesday of next week, so there are no scheduled City of Appleton meetings for the next two weeks. Additionally, in contrast to previous […]