The City of Racine's U.N.I.T. (part of the Building Department) currently assesses property owners a $50 fine inspection fee if they do not remove snow from their sidewalk within 24 hours of the snowfall. Do you think property owners should
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Eric Marcus (262) 633-3012 eric.marcus@cityofracine.org Biography
Click HERE for the new District map that reflects the new boundaries established by recent redistricting to comply with the 2010 census data. The new boundaries are officially effective as of January 1, 2012, but feel free to contact the assigned alderman for assistance.
The Second District is located on the Southside of Racine covering wards 4, 5 and 6. It is roughly bounded by Lake Michigan, 21st Street, 11th Street and Holborn Street. From the farthest point on the western edge, Lake Michigan is less than a dozen blocks away. We are linked to the Lake Michigan Pathway, a nine mile cycling and walking path along the lakeshore. We are also within walking distance of Racine’s improving downtown and the various festivals that are held there. It is also adjacent to the Uptown Arts District that is currently being developed. Our district includes the Southside Historic District with its Victorian, Italianate, and Federal style homes and is home to the worldwide headquarters of S.C. Johnson including its internationally recognized Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. You can have your hair cut at Mario's - he's been at 16th & Center for more than 50 years - or have tamales at La Tapatia on Mead or enjoy baby back ribs at The Pit BBQ on Dekoven. The Second District is the home of diversity.
Alderman Bob Mozol has asked the Traffic Commission to remove the 4 way stop at Mead & DeKoven. With several churches, businesses and Fine Arts so close to the intersection, many have already contacted me in support of the current
The City feels it needs to do repair work on College Avenue. This is NOT a complete re-paving/re-bricking of the street. It is repairs/patches such as the one at 15th and College. For those of us who oppose anything but real brick on the street we need to begin planning our approach. (More)
Tonight, the City Finance & Personnel Committee voted to have an ordinance drafted changing the current 4-payment property tax installments to 2-installment. So, if you pay total property taxes of $8,000 and currently pay it in 4-installments -- $2,000/payment you would now be required to pay $4,000 by January 31st and the balance later in the year.
I am strongly opposed to this change as it will create hardships for many residents who get by paycheck by paycheck and will be unable to make these double payments. (More)
A snow emergency is in effect until 6am 2-3-2011 parking restrictions (more)
Would you be willing to pay up to $20/year each year into a special sidewalk fund instead of having to pay the current $160/block fee?