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• Vote Yes Information

  The following is an email I received regarding the upcoming school referendum. Please remember to vote yes, yes, yes on April 7th.
  
  
  Friends & Neighbors, My name is Tom Czajkowski and I am a co-chair of the Vote YES! committee for the upcoming school referendum on Tuesday, April [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 5:12pm EDT
  

• Election Endorsements

  Below are my endorsements for the spring election. For your information, I have provided a link for each candidate and for the school referendum. I support these candidates and positions, and ask that you join me in voting for them on April 7th.
  
  Mayor:
  Frank Tower
  
  Common [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2009, 9:53am EDT
  

• March 31, 2009 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  My 17th and final Fifth Tuesday Forum will be held on March 31st at 6 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the Oshkosh Police Department, 420 Jackson St.
  
  As always, everyone is welcome to attend. Feel free to contact me (or post a comment on here) [...]
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  Posted: March 27, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
  

• December 30, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  Due to the holidays and the unfortunate lack of attendance, I have canceled the Fifth Tuesday Forum scheduled for December 30th. The 17th and final Fifth Tuesday Forum will be held at 6 p.m. on March 31st, location TBD.
  
  Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!
  
  -Bryan[...]
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  Posted: December 23, 2008, 2:53pm EST
  

• Re-election Announcement

  As reported here and here by the Oshkosh Northwestern, I have decided not to run for re-election, and will submit my non-candidacy paperwork Tuesday.
  
  You, the citizens of Oshkosh, have given me the wonderful opportunity to serve for the past four years, an experience I have truly [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2008, 2:13pm EST
  

• Ohio Street Opening

  I received the following forwarded media release from Public Works Director David Patek regarding the opening of Ohio Street. This is great news, especially for the businesses along Ohio Street.
  
  

  November 12, 2008
  
  For more information, contact: Kim Rudat, Regional Communications Manager kim.rudat@dot.state.wi.us, (920) 492-5743
  
  Ohio [...]

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  Posted: November 13, 2008, 7:57am EST
  

• Wisconsin Street Bridge Finally Opening

  I received the following forwarded email from Public Works Director David Patek regarding the opening of the Wisconsin Street bridge and Witzel Avenue intersection. However, Ohio Street is scheduled to remain closed "probably for another week" according to email from Tom Buchholz of the WI-DOT.
  
  The weather has cooperated [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2008, 11:00am EST
  

• September 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  I am hosting a Fifth Tuesday Forum on September 29th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Room B of the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave. Please note: this is a Monday. All are welcome to attend.
  
  Please contact me or post a message here if you have questions or [...]
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  Posted: September 28, 2008, 1:45pm EDT
  

• Facts Worth Remembering Today

  A must read by Jim Vandehei, co-founder, Politico, and UW Oshkosh alum
  
  Something big has been missing from the general election campaign since its official start a week ago: serious discussion and focus by the candidates on the two wars the United States is waging against the persistent [...]
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  Posted: September 11, 2008, 2:01pm EDT
  

• Labor Day Celebration and Car Show

  Below is information I received about the annual Labor Day Celebration and Car Show held at South Park tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come see antique cars, eat good food and celebrate the backbone of America's work force. I hope to see you there.
  
  
  LABOR DAY CAR SHOW' [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2008, 9:49am EDT
  

• A September Concert at The Leach

  Finally, a concert at The Leach when UW Oshkosh students are here!
  
  I have been consistently disappointed with the lack of programming, especially as it relates to drawing university students to the venue, and into downtown. Hopefully, the new and yet-to-be-decided management of The Leach, will realize the [...]
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  Posted: August 25, 2008, 12:27pm EDT
  

• July 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum Notes

  The notes from the July 29th Fifth Tuesday Forum are available online.
  
  The next Fifth Tuesday Forum is scheduled for September 30th at 6 p.m., location TBD. Due to a work conflict, the date is scheduled to change, most likely to September 29th. Check back soon for details.
  [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2008, 12:34pm EDT
  

• The Dragons Are Coming

  
  The 3rd Annual Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Race and Festival will be Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th, at Riverside Park and the Leach Amphitheater. The event cannot take place without the help of numerous volunteers. Therefore, your help is needed!
  
  Some of [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2008, 7:54am EDT
  

• Liquor License

  The council, except Councilor Esslinger - he is one of the applicants, will decide tomorrow whether to grant a "Class B" license to one of six applicants or, as suggested as a possibility by Councilor Burk Tower, hold onto it as incentive for a future development project.
  
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 9:00am EDT
  

• July 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  I am hosting a Fifth Tuesday Forum on July 29th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Room A of the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave. All are welcome to attend.
  
  Please contact me or post a message here if you have questions or comments about the forum, or suggested [...]
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  Posted: July 09, 2008, 9:49pm EDT
  

• Rohloff Named City Manager

  The council today voted unanimously to appoint Mark Rohloff, currently the Town Administrator of Grand Chute, the next Oshkosh city manager. Congratulations Mark!
  
  It was the strong consensus of the council that Mark was the best of the best. Karl Nollenberger, Vice President of the PAR [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
  

• City Manager Interview Schedule

  As reported by the Oshkosh Northwestern, the council decided on a city manager interview schedule, which will include a community forum with all six finalists. I have posted the interview schedule on my Web site.
  
  There still are a few details to be worked out - I [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2008, 5:27pm EDT
  

• City Manager Candidates

  As most people know by now, the six finalists for the city manager position have been announced. They are:
  
  Kevin M. Brunner, City Manager, Whitewater, WI
  Lawrence M. Delo, City Administrator, DePere, WI
  Bret A. Jones, City Administrator, Gillette, WY
  Jeffrey B. [...]
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  Posted: May 16, 2008, 10:07am EDT
  

• Orange Barrels

  It has been said that there are only two seasons in Wisconsin - winter and road construction. Now that winter finally is over, it must be time for road construction.
  
  In an effort to consolidate information, I have listed below links to three Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) projects [...]
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  Posted: May 04, 2008, 11:44am EDT
  

• Defender, Bystander and Enemy

  State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) was named a "Democracy Defender" by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a non-partisan political watchdog group. Based on his record of supporting reform, Rep. Hintz was ranked as one of only nine defenders of democracy, and the only Northeast Wisconsin legislator to be ranked [...]
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  Posted: April 29, 2008, 12:01pm EDT
  

• April 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  I am hosting a Fifth Tuesday Forum on April 29th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Seniors Center, 200 N. Campbell Rd., in the Willow North Room. All are welcome to attend.
  
  Please contact me or post a message here if you have questions or comments about the [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2008, 11:12am EDT
  

• Happy Earth Day

  Happy Earth Day!
  
  Be sure to check out the Earth Week activities at UW Oshkosh.
  
  
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
  

• Happy Earth Day

  Be sure to check out the UW Oshkosh Earth Week events at http://www.uwosh.edu/environ_studies/activities/earth_week_2008.html
  
  -Bryan
  

  [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2008, 10:06am EDT
  

• New City Attorney

  I received the following press release today from City Hall.
  
  Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Lynn Lorenson as their new City Attorney. “After reviewing the applications received Ms. Lorenson was far and away the best choice for the position of City Attorney,” said Acting City [...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2008, 4:11pm EDT
  

• Council Organizational Meeting

  The Organizational Meeting of the 'new' Oshkosh Common Council is 12:00 p.m. tomorrow at City Hall. Besides the seating of the new council, election of the Deputy Mayor and discussion of Council Rules, two additional items are up for discussion and action.
  
  The first of the additional items [...]
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  Posted: April 14, 2008, 7:57am EDT
  

• February 18, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum Notes

  The notes from the February 18th Fifth Tuesday Forum are now available online.
  
  The next Fifth Tuesday Forum is scheduled for April 29th at 6:00 p.m., location TBD. If you have a suggested location, please post it here or contact me.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: March 24, 2008, 4:32pm EDT
  

• Staggering Iraq War Numbers

  Citizen Action of Wisconsin today released on WisPolitics.com state and local costs of the Iraq War. Below is the press release:
  
  Citizen Action of Wisconsin: Releases state and local cost of war numbers on 5th anniversary of Iraq invasion
  3/19/2008
  Contact: Robert Kraig
  (414) 322-5324
  
  Brings [...]
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  Posted: March 19, 2008, 8:12pm EDT
  

• Roessler Not Running

  State Senator Carol Roessler (R-Oshkosh) announced today that she will not seek a 7th Senate term. I join State Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) in thanking Senator Roessler for her years of service. Even though we disagreed on many issues, she remained professional, friendly and a helpful public servant.
  [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2008, 4:36pm EDT
  

• New Transportation Director

  I received the following press release today from Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick.
  
  City of Oshkosh names Strong as Transportation Director
  
  Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Christopher K. Strong as their new Transportation Director. Strong will replace Mark Huddleston who retired on February 1, [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2008, 11:31pm EDT
  

• New OCMS Web site

  I encourage citizens to check out the new Oshkosh Community Media Services (formerly known as OCAT) Web site. Features of the new Web site include: Video Streaming of local government meetings and programs (including video archives), E-Update Service, Volunteer Sign up and much more.
  
  Kudos to the entire [...]
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  Posted: February 27, 2008, 9:28pm EST
  

• City Manager Search Progress Web site

  For the most up-to-date information on the search for the next city manager, including profile information, the PAR Group's bid and the community feedback form (those are the items currently available), please visit the new "City Manager Search Progress" Web site. It is my understanding that an online version [...]
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  Posted: February 26, 2008, 3:26pm EST
  

• Upcoming City Events

  State of the City Address and Open House
  Thursday, February 28th
  6:30-8:30 p.m.
  Oshkosh Senior Center Annex Building
  
  *This will be the inaugural program to be video streamed on the city's media services Web site.
  
  Community Open Forums - Input on the City Manager Profile
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  Posted: February 25, 2008, 8:11pm EST
  

• PAR Group Recommended As Search Firm

  The City Recruitment Consultant Application Review Team charged with making a recommendation on an executive search firm to the common council is recommending the PAR Group to help find the next city manager. The recommendation will be made at the Feb. 12th council meeting. The meeting is at 6:00 [...]
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  Posted: February 08, 2008, 4:10pm EST
  

• New Finance Director

  I received the following press release today from Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick.
  
  City of Oshkosh names Steeno as Finance Director
  
  Oshkosh, Wis. – The City of Oshkosh has selected Peggy A. Steeno as their new Finance Director. Steeno will replace Ed Nokes who retired on February 1, [...]
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  Posted: February 06, 2008, 8:20pm EST
  

• 01/29/08 Fifth Tuesday Forum CANCELED

  Due to the impending weather and winter storm warning, I have canceled tonight's Fifth Tuesday Forum. I plan to reschedule the forum as soon as possible.
  
  Additional cancellations for the area can be found online.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: January 29, 2008, 1:57pm EST
  

• January 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum

  I will be holding another Fifth Tuesday Forum on January 29th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave., in Rooms A&B. All are welcome to attend. Please contact me or post a message here if you have questions or comments.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: January 24, 2008, 3:39pm EST
  

• City Manager Search and Community Meetings

  It has been reported by The Northwestern and Babblemur, a member of Citizens for Representative Democracy, or CORD, that a petition drive for a direct referendum to change the form of government has ended. Additionally, The Northwestern has opined that the council should now move forward with [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2007, 8:51am EST
  

• Interim City Manager

  After a closed session meeting Tuesday morning, a decision was made to move forward with an interim city manager search, and five finalists were announced. At that time, Councilors Esslinger, McHugh and Palmeri and Mayor F. Tower decided to proceed with the search for an interim city manager, while [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2007, 12:26pm EST
  

• Running of the Goats canceled

  As reported by The Northwestern, the "Running of the Goats" (the pub crawl) has been canceled.
  
  While I disagree with the event, and its organizers stating it is equivalent to others supported by the community (like Waterfest, Country USA, etc.), I commend them for reaching this decision. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2007, 8:27pm EST
  

• Cable Competition Bill

  Yesterday, the Joint Finance Committee voted 13-3 in favor of the so-called cable competition bill (AB207/SB107). Unfortunately, Wisconsin is on path to pass a bill that is more friendly to AT&T than us as consumers. It also threatens funding for PEG stations such as OCAT.
  
  In response, [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2007, 7:45pm EDT
  

• October Fifth Tuesday Forum

  The October Fifth Tuesday Forum will be Wednesday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m. in Room B of the Oshkosh Public Library. It is a Wednesday night due to a city budget workshop on the 30th. I hope to see you there.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2007, 7:13pm EDT
  

• Out of control

  I had hoped never to post something like this, but, unfortunately, the time has come for me to set parameters on all future discussions here on Bain-Blog.
  
  Until now, I have allowed individuals to freely discuss topics, even those unrelated to the topic at hand. I was proud of [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2007, 11:31am EDT
  

• Another Area Code

  Number of comments: 92
  The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin currently is exploring relief alternatives for the 920 area code. According to its Web site, "[t]he decision for the PSC is not whether to implement area code relief (a new area code must be introduced once an area code approaches exhaust), but [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2007, 7:16pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• The Dragons are Back

  I am the volunteer committee co-chair for this year's Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Race and Festival. We need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, please read the information below and complete the online volunteer form. Thank you.
  
  

  Did you see the Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Races last [...]

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  Posted: August 27, 2007, 9:42am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• July 31 FTF notes

  Number of comments: 16
  The July 31 Fifth Tuesday Forum notes are available online.
  
  The final Fifth Tuesday Forum of 2007 is scheduled for October 30th at 6:00 p.m. If you have a suggested location, please post it here or contact me.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2007, 6:40pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Healthy Wisconsin forum

  Number of comments: 15
  On Wednesday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, there will be an open forum on Healthy Wisconsin, the health care plan introduced by Senate Democrats.
  
  Health care is one of the most important issues, and this forum is a way for citizens to [...]
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  Posted: August 21, 2007, 7:02pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Statement text

  Number of comments: 76
  As indicated in an article in today's Oshkosh Northwestern, I will be attending tonight's closed session meeting. Below is the text of the statement I gave at last night's council meeting.
  
  

  There has been a lot of discussion concerning my participation in the deliberations regarding the City Manager. [...]

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  Posted: August 15, 2007, 6:55am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• July 31st Fifth Tuesday Forum

  Number of comments: 1
  I will be holding another Fifth Tuesday Forum on July 31st from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Oshkosh Police Department, 420 Jackson St (check in at the front desk). All are welcome to attend. Please contact me or post a message here if you have questions or comments.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2007, 10:56am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Information flow

  Number of comments: 53
  Do you ever read something and say to yourself, "that is exactly what I was thinking?" Well, that is what happened when I read this morning's Oshkosh Northwestern editorial.
  
  Even though The Waterfront resolution had nothing to do with the 100 N. Main issue, the City [...]
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  Posted: July 18, 2007, 11:41am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Free Movies at the Park

  Number of comments: 4
  interGen has just announced this year's "Free Movies at the Park" schedule. The movies will be shown Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. in Opera House Square, and are free to the public. The first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, corresponds with Harry Potter's Oshkosh Main Street [...]
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  Posted: July 11, 2007, 10:02pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Time to resign or be impeached?

  Number of comments: 9
  

  Is it time for President Bush and Vice President Cheney to resign, and if they do not, should Congress initiate impeachment proceedings?

  [...]
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  Posted: July 06, 2007, 11:43am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Miller's Bay funding

  Number of comments: 2
  There has been a lot of attention recently given to the weed problem in Miller's Bay, and rightfully so. I talked with State Representative Gordon Hintz today and, as reported on the Oshkosh Northwestern's website, he has worked to convince the State Senate to earmark $25,000 of already [...]
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  Posted: June 27, 2007, 8:31pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• State of the City and Country USA

  Number of comments: 3
  Last night, City Manager Richard Wollangk delivered the first State of the City address. This was part of his 2007 goals prepared for him by the Common Council. His presentation is available on the city's website.
  
  I received a couple of phone calls and emails complaining [...]
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  Posted: June 26, 2007, 12:16pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• May 29th FTF Notes

  I just posted the notes from the May 29th Fifth Tuesday Forum on my website. The next Fifth Tuesday Forum is July 31st at 6:00 p.m. at a location to be determined.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: June 26, 2007, 10:12am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Water and sewer rates

  Number of comments: 15
  At the June 26th meeting, the council will decide on whether or not to raise the water and sewer rates. As indicated in a letter from Finance Director Ed Nokes to City Manager Richard Wollangk, the water rates are proposed to be increased by 16.9% and sewer rates by 19.8%. [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2007, 9:11pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• May 29th Fifth Tuesday Forum

  Number of comments: 11
  I will be holding my second Fifth Tuesday Forum of the year on May 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter at Menominee Park. I hope to see you there!
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2007, 8:11pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Home rehab bill

  Number of comments: 79
  State Representative Gary Sherman yesterday re-introduced a bill from last session that would "allow localities to defer assessments of improvements to a person's home for up to three years," currently something municipalities cannot do. In his press release, Rep. Sherman states, "[AB 299] gives a municipality the [...]
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  Posted: May 09, 2007, 4:37pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• The Leach

  Number of comments: 47
  The Oshkosh Northwestern recently has written an editorial and a story on the PMI contract to manage the Leach Amphitheater. What are your thoughts? Are you satisfied with PMI's performance? Should the council reconsider the contract at the end of this season? How do you define [...]
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  Posted: April 30, 2007, 7:25am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Follow up

  Number of comments: 18
  I first would like to apologize for not posting or responding for the past two weeks. I intentionally took some time away from the blogs after the campaign, but failed to mention that I would be doing so. In turn, I have been accused of not following through on being [...]
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  Posted: April 17, 2007, 11:08pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• State budget forums

  Number of comments: 24
  State Representative Gordon Hintz has scheduled five state budget workshops, each focusing on one of the "big five" state programs. The schedule is listed below.
  
  UW System
  April 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  Reeve Memorial Union 227 A&B
  
  K-12 Education
  May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  Oshkosh Area School District [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2007, 5:09pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Election results

  Number of comments: 46
  Thank you citizens of Oshkosh for re-electing me to your Oshkosh Common Council! It has been an honor for me to serve on the council the past two years. I look forward to working with you and the council and mayor to move Oshkosh forward in a [...]
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  Posted: April 04, 2007, 8:49am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Election Day

  Number of comments: 2
  Tuesday, April 3rd is Election Day! Citizens of Oshkosh get to vote for their next Mayor, three members of Common Council and two School Board members. There is quite a bit of information available on the OshkoshNews and Oshkosh Northwestern websites. For information about where to vote, please [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2007, 8:27pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• State budget forum

  I received the following press release from state Representative Gordon Hintz. I encourage citizens of Oshkosh to attend.
  
  

  Rep. Hintz to discuss State Budget with Oshkosh residents
  
  Budget Overview first of series of budget forums
  
  OSHKOSH– Representative Gordon Hintz will be hosting the first of several budget [...]

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  Posted: April 02, 2007, 7:47am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Oshkosh Waterfront

  Number of comments: 14
  In case you missed it in the Oshkosh Northwestern, there is now a website (similar to the Northwestern's online forum) for the proposed Waterfront project. Be sure to check it out and contribute your thoughts and ideas for developing our riverfront.
  
  -Bryan [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2007, 5:27pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Newer information about the old Mercy

  Number of comments: 4
  This is follow up to my previous post.
  
  The Oshkosh Northwestern today ran an editorial regarding CRL, Mr. Ganther and the city of Oshkosh. I received the following email from Ms. Jan Rupnick, CRL's Director of Public Relations and Advertising, that addresses some of the questions raised [...]
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  Posted: March 15, 2007, 5:04pm EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• New information about old Mercy

  Number of comments: 4
  Community Development Director Jackson Kinney should have disclosed this information to the council and general public. By not doing so, he makes it look as though he (or "the city") was trying to hide something. Situations like this cause citizens to question their trust in government, and it was [...]
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  Posted: March 15, 2007, 11:58am EDT
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Candidate forum

  Number of comments: 2
  The League of Women Voters candidate forum was held last night at City Hall. Below are the replay times on OCAT Channel 10:
  
  March
  10th @ 5:00 p.m.
  11th @ 12:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
  15th @ 7:00 p.m.
  17th @ 12:00 p.m.
  19th @ 8:30 p.m.
  [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2007, 7:54am EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Campaign updates

  Number of comments: 18
  The League of Women Voters is again hosting a candidates forum this Wednesday at Oshkosh City Hall. The forum begins at 7:00 p.m. with the council candidates, followed by the school board candidates at 8:00 p.m. The forum will be broadcast live on OCAT Channel 10 and 101.9FM, WOCT. Citizens [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2007, 8:09pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Oshkosh Through The Years

  A message from Joe Ferlo, Executive Director, The Grand Opera House:
  
  Mid-Morning Kiwanis Club presents
  OSHKOSH THROUGH THE YEARS- a musical journey
  Friday, February 23, 2007 7:00 PM
  Tickets: $35, $30 (include hors d’oeuvres)
  
  What do these folks have in common?
  
  Aaron Baer (Owner, New Moon [...]
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  Posted: February 22, 2007, 12:31pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• A primary thank you

  Thank you, citizens of Oshkosh, for your vote of confidence in the primary election! It has been an honor for me to serve on your Common Council, and I appreciate your continued support. I also thank Kent Monte. We did not always agree on the issues, but I appreciate [...]
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  Posted: February 21, 2007, 10:38am EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Primary election

  Citizens of Oshkosh go to the polls on Tuesday to cast votes for their Common Council (and School Board and State Supreme Court). This is the first of two opportunities to vote - the general election is April 3rd. Citizens can vote for up to three council members and two [...]
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  Posted: February 18, 2007, 8:10pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Factually challenged

  Unfortunately, Oshkosh Common Council candidate Kent Monte has proven once and for all that he is, in fact, factually challenged. I say unfortunately because I have tried to give him the benefit of the doubt, however, he has proven time and time again to be more interested in speculation and [...]
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  Posted: February 16, 2007, 8:11pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• WOCT online listener survey

  I found out today that WOCT is conducting an online listener survey. I encourage residents provide feedback regarding the radio station and its programming. There is a chance to win one of the 10 Friends of OCAT $50 prize packages - drawing to be held on Monday, April 2nd.
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  Posted: February 14, 2007, 12:55pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Candidate forum opening statement

  In case you missed the candidate's forum, here is my opening statement (thank you Miles for posting it on You Tube).
  
  Please remember to vote BAIN FOR COUNCIL on Tuesday, February 20th.
  
  -Bryan
  

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  Posted: February 12, 2007, 5:03pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Candidate forum replay times

  Last night, the candidates for school board and common council discussed the issues at the League of Women Voters forum. In case you missed it, below are replay times on CitiCable 10:
  
  01/31 & 02/01: 7:00 p.m.
  02/03: 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
  02/04: 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 [...]
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  Posted: January 31, 2007, 12:16pm EST
  by Bryan L. Bain

• Election 2007 coverage

  The Oshkosh Northwestern today unveiled their election 2007 website. Candidates were asked to respond to 10 questions and provide a 300 word or less candidate statement. We also were informed that responses and statements would be printed verbatim.
  
  A direct link to my responses and statement [...]
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  Posted: January 27, 2007, 11:49am EST
  by Bryan L. Bain