22-1041…A Missed Opportunity
While we are all surrounded by municipal fees, some of them are "optional". One such fee is the unanimously passed 22-1041 (Item L1) by the council on September 6, 2022. …
From The Cutting Room Floor
From time to time, there are gems that come from the Naperville city council meetings that just don't make the cut. While they were deemed interesting at the time, for…
State Rep Candidate Taylor Decides To Remain On City Council
In 1978, Kenny Rogers, via 'The Gambler', said "You've got to know when to hold them, an when to fold them", and that's exactly what Jennifer Bruzan Taylor did when…
Doing Something Does Not Mean Banning Something
The Naperville city council "listened" to more than 100 speakers express their opinions regarding gun control, specifically assault rifles during the last city council meeting August 16th. After more than…
How Long Hinterlong?
It is that time of year again where the Naperville city council has a lull between meetings. This gives us time to reflect on the longest standing Naperville citycouncilman Paul…
If The Mayoral Election Was Tomorrow
Here is a bet guaranteed to win. If the Naperville mayoral election occurred tomorrow, the winner would be Scott Wehrli. You can bank on it for the following three reasons:…
Suspects Descriptions Missing Something
Naperville's Mayberry image has taken a hit recently with reports of violent incidents including one at Fifth Third Bank, an armed car jacking in the 1200 block of Naper Blvd.,…
Say It Ain’t So, Mayor
Things seem to be changing at a quickening pace. Things you can count on are becoming fewer and far between. Consistency is becoming less consistent, we are surrounded by change.…
Best of – Patti Gustin
While the council is enjoying their 28 day hiatus between council meetings (June 21 returning July 19, 2022) we at City Council Watchdog would like to take this time to…
Naper Notify Works, More People Could Benefit
Lately it's a surprise when something works as it was intended. Ever since COVID has turned things upside down, and Sleepy Joe has blamed everything on Putin, if anything does…
Eight Years And Dragging Towards Twelve
Did you know that the City of Naperville has a Senior Task Force? It's not as well known as the Air Force or the senior class of your local high…
Resident Shares Nightmare Experience With Sidewalk ‘Repair’
Naperville resident, Jim Haselhorst, submitted the following comment to last week's posting about sidewalk repair/replacement cost-sharing: "The city has replaced the sidewalk in front of my house several times in…
Could Naperville City Officials Give Old Folks A Break
Could the Naperville city council give old folks a break? They could, but would they? Probably not. And how do I get away with calling old folks, old? Well, I…
To Allow Or Not To Allow Overnight Street Parking
Too many vehicles, and too little available street parking; that's the dilemma some Naperville residents are experiencing. What is one to do? Parking on the street in Naperville is prohibited…
Live With The Consequences When Votes Are Cast
Should Naperville be concerned about getting people to volunteer for boards or commissions or frankly anything? A month ago, I would have said 'probably not', but now I'm not so…