Common Ground
A homeowner in Waukesha for 20 years, Steve is president of the Waukesha Dog Parks Organization and enjoys motorcycling, fishing and staying on top of politics.
Municipal Mutiny?
The news media reported that the common council unanimously voted to have the city administrator report and be reviewed by the council rather than by the mayor. This is an unusual move and one that needs explanation to the voters.
It is unusual in that the mayor and the administrator are full time positions. The Mayor has day to day contact with the administrator. The council is a part time position. The contact that a typical alderman has with the administrator is perhaps only a few hours a month during committee meetings and council meetings. The mayor is the elected leader of the city, like him or not.
Both media outlets for the city have failed to interview aldermen and report why such a drastic measure has been taken, at least as of Wednesday evening.
Whatever prompted such action by the council, I question if it is a poorly thought out and handled situation. Indeed I would think that such a drastic change should have been put to a referendum. If there is disharmony in city hall, the voters must be informed of it.
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