Tired of Transparency…Just Call it a Task Force
The City of Naperville has four task forces highlighted on its website. Two of these task forces have become well known in town and make regular appearances before council. Both…
We Need More Sister City Goodwill, Not Less
With our world on fire, the City of Naperville has picked now - a very unfortunate time - to debate abolishing our Sister Cities Commission. The Sister Cities Commission has…
One Major Group Missing From Naperville’s Plan To House Illegal Migrants
The population of the World is approximately 8 billion. If everybody in the world wanted to live in the U.S., except those living in Switzerland (about 9 million) that means…
Naperville Building Shrines
What would you do if you had a couple of extra bucks that you didn't think you had? Maybe buy something you needed, save it for a rainy day, help…
I’m Back; I’m Really Back
My name is Bob. I am the self-described City Council Watchdog. I died Sunday September 3rd; at least that's what they told me. They being the EMT (Emergency Medical Team).…
Watchdog-isms
I have known the city council watchdog for 30ish years which predates CityCouncilWatchdog.com (2011), Twitter/X (2006), [The] Facebook (2004), The Palm Pilot (1996), Internet Explorer (1995) and that scroll wheel…
Have Your Popcorn Ready
Submitted for your viewing pleasure, Naperville's City Council Meeting from October 3, 2023. Have your popcorn ready for the 54:45 session. https://youtu.be/DAAR_qEPsF4
ICYMI
In case you missed it (ICYMI), and in keeping with our mission at City Council Watchdog, we wanted to give you access to the last two city council meetings held…
Hey Chicago, Keep ‘Em!
While every year around here, Chicago Bears fans huddle together and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Everyone is 0-0 and there is nothing but promise and upside due…
Time for Reflection
Hello from the desk of the city council guard dog. I will be substituting for the city council watchdog for the next few weeks. With recent events, I'd like to…
Infrastructure Expense Increases, Electric Service Revenue Decreases
Infrastructure expense in Naperville has skyrocketed from about $60 million in 2019, to nearly $100 million two years later, and is now knocking on the door of $140 million in…
City Council Considers Weakening Police Action
The Naperville city council can't seem to pick a lane. They will take a stand, make a decision, pass an ordinance, and then when someone doesn't like it, they will…
Diversity Trainer Speaks Out Against DEI
"If you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem". The Naperville city council, along with numerous corporations, have become part of the problem, by creating the…
City Council Action, Not Far Enough
The Naperville city council took action to help those presenting, during public forum, by using a time clock indicating when the speaker's 3-minute time limit has expired. It was no…
Do We Really Need Two Monthly Meetings
Every year during July and August the Naperville city council has one meeting per month rather than the typical two meetings per month. Between June 20th thru August 14th, Naperville…