Political Radar

Green Bay Alders, Barbara Dorff and Randy Scannell join Rhonda to discuss the City Council agenda item for concealed and open carry consideration in government buildings. The topics included: heated Colburn pool discussions, getting involved in city politics without fear, and banning open carry of weapons in city hall.

Development Director for Green Bay, Kevin Vonck joins Rhonda to discuss economic project planning. The topics included: TIF and TID, different types of land and their uses, the Whitney School project, costs versus benefits, and how property taxes can be efficiently implemented.

Bob Harlow joins Rhonda to discuss his campaign to be the next Wisconsin Governor. The topics included: why he is running, how to bring people back to Wisconsin, expanding broadband internet coverage through public utility, infrastructure, protection of natural places, high speed rail, funding for public schools, districting.

Brian Johnson, the Executive Director of On Broadway Inc., joins Rhonda to discuss the upcoming events and plans for the Broadway district. The topics included: The Shipyard, outside entertainment venue, the farmers market, development, and fun/quirky events for the community to enjoy.

Brenda Warren, the Board President for the Green Bay Area Public School District, joins Rhonda to discuss the upcoming Green Bay Area Public School Referendums. The topics included the following: overcrowding, safe and secure entrances, space for programs, increase in revenue, and revenue limits.

Heidi Fagre and Laura McCoy candidates for the Green Bay Area Public School District school board, join Rhonda and Elliot to discuss their stances on the current state of education. They discuss teacher salaries, the role of principals, changes that need to be made to retain teachers and paying teachers based on performance.

Brown County Republican Chairwoman Marian Krumberger, joins Rhonda and Elliot to clarify the platform of the Brown County Republican Party. They discuss the party's involvement in non-partisan elections, how the party trains new candidates, the values of the Republican party, and marijuana legalization.

Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss what his job entails. Topics covered include the Brown County Library East Branch, Public Health Division on Broadway in Green Bay, and the importance of the STEM Innovation Center to the community.

Live from Kavarna Coffeehouse, it's Political Radar! Green Bay Aldermen Bill Galvin (district 4) and Chris Wery (District 8), join Rhonda and Elliot for Political Radar's first ever live recording. Topics covered include recent events at Green Bay City Hall, Hotel Northland, team building, homelessness, along with many other questions asked by viewers.

Human Health Activist Brenda Staudenmaier, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss the removal of fluoride in communities. Topics covered include the effects of fluoride when consumed by humans, EPA, Green Bay's history with fluoride, dental bias, the cost, possible options to limit the consumption of fluoride in the Green Bay area.

Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss questions from the Political Radar Community relating to Green Bay. Topics covered include Northland Hotel, Immigrants, Student Housing, City Council, and Infrastructure.

Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss Wisconsin politics. Topics covered include redistricting, SB13, and Education.

Dr. Hector Rodriguez, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss immigration policies. Topics covered include productivity, ethics, President Trump, sanctuary cities, and fear imposed on the public from poor media coverage.

Green Bay Sausage creator Wendy Coriell, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss the background of Green Bay Sausage. Topics covered include political satire, Green Bay Politics, and the sole reason why she started political satire.

Attorney Jason Wied, joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss the legal side of many varying topics in the Green Bay. Topics covered include the legal issues surrounding certain elected officials, if Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt was fairly charged, ethics behind charges, what it takes for an elected official to be removed, Green Bay hotel development fiasco, and addiction.

Local Real Estate Developer Garritt Bader, joins Rhonda and guest host Brian Danzinger on this episode of Political Radar to discuss what it takes to make a great city through real estate development. Topics that were discussed were: Attractive physical spaces, Tax Increment Financing, tax payer benefits, cultural development, employment base and education, and other amenities used in creating an ideal community.

LGBTQ Activist, John Becker joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss Donald Trump's Cabinet in regards to LGBTQ rights. Topics that were discussed were: discrimination, military service, public restrooms, marriage equality, and religious freedoms and what it can entail.

Andrew Hetzel III joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss his first impressions of local government. Topics that were discussed were: the Colburn Pool veto, what the Green Bay political scene entails, and whether exercising gun rights in government buildings should be allowed.

Allyson Watson joins Rhonda and Elliot to discuss Green Bay community development, and pedestrian and bike safety. Topics that were discussed were: Infrastructure, expanding upon outside ideas from other communities, traffic calming, crosswalk murals, urban living, the Saga of the SOUP Grant, attitude towards bikes, and plastic signs versus human lives.

Cassandra Lynn and Tricia Nell join Rhonda and Elliot to discuss he dysfunctional reality of the city council. Cassandra offers input on the origins of the Colburn Pool renovation and how the end result will effect the Colburn community. Also, Trisha offers legal insight into the decision of the council to hire an independent attorney to process Mayor Jim Schmitt.