On it’s face, a proposal to conduct regular inspections of rental properties in the City of Burlington sounds beneficial.
The goal is to keep properties in good shape and ensure tenants are being treated fairly and safely by landlords.
But, as Alderman Shad Branen pointed out at a recent meeting, such regulations have pitfalls. In this case Branen said he fears the proposed program would infringe on the privacy of both landlords and tenants.
A story on the discussion about proposal now under consideration by the Common Council is among the top stories in this week’s edition of the Burlington Standard Press.
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Here’s a look at some of the other stories in this week’s edition:
- VACCINE INCENTIVES OFFERED: Racine County residents have a new incentive to receive a COVID-19 vaccine under a program launched last week. The City of Racine has teamed up with Racine County to offer the joint vaccine incentive program aimed at encouraging more residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Among the prizes for lucky vaccine recipients are iPads, Chromebooks, one month rent up to $700, $100 towards a utility bill, a Weber propane gas grill, gas and grocery cards and 65-inch smart televisions.
- COURT NEWS: A Burlington man is accused of threatening to beat up a police officer after he was arrested for allegedly slapping his girlfriend multiple times. Demoria Woodard, 26, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with threatening a law enforcement officer, misdemeanor battery with domestic abuse assessments and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments.
- A RETURN TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The Burlington Area School District has held virtual Board of Education meetings for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as fear of public disruption. But on June 14, the Board of Education decided to pivot back to in-person proceedings, with the next regularly scheduled open meeting set for July 12.
- KADE’S KLASSIC: For more than 15 years, the Kade’s Klassic golf benefit has helped out people going through a struggle and needing financial assistance as a result of a personal tragedy. Sunday’s event will benefit an area mail carrier who conquered breast cancer.
- JUNETEENTH RALLY CELEBRATES FREEDOM: The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism held its second annual Juneteenth Rally at Echo Lake Park in Burlington Saturday. The event included performances, speakers, and special guests in addition to food, children’s activities.
- REGIONAL CHAMPS: The Burlington High School girls softball team avenged earlier losses to Elkhorn on Monday by downing the Elks to earn a WIAA Regional championship.
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