Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Racine public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Public Health Grant Funding Package
The city's health department relies on a bundle of state grants to fund HIV services, infant mortality reduction, lead testing, immunizations, women's health clinics, and emergency preparedness. The committee recommended accepting about $1.16 million, most with no local match required.
Liquor and Business Licensing Docket
New Class B liquor licenses for Old English Pub and La Esquina del Barrio were referred to committee, and Doobies Beer Joint was called in for a formal expression of concern over a police report.
Settlement discussions in lawsuits against the city
Two active lawsuits against the city — the Bennie Nunn case in county court and the Kimberlyn Stafford federal case — are headed to closed-door settlement presentations at the Finance Committee.
Formal expression of concern for Doobies Beer Joint
Based on the police report, the council accepted the licensing committee's recommendation to call Doobies Beer Joint in for a formal expression of concern — an official warning step short of license revocation.