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Topics getting the most attention in Racine public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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Yard waste drop-off reduced to one day a week
A 53-year resident and gardener says the Pearl Street yard waste site went from five drop-off days to one, creating huge piles and neighborhood concerns, with nowhere else to take grass and leaves.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
LowEnvironment
Beach water quality monitoring grant
The city is seeking up to $34,899.10 from the DNR to keep monitoring bacteria at Racine beaches — no local match required.
1 mentionLast discussed Mar 3, 2026
HighEnvironment
water usage disclosure for Microsoft data center
Racine just dropped records showing Microsoft’s planned data center would use about 8 million gallons of water a year. That’s a lot for a city to commit to big tech, and it raises questions about water resources and what Racine is giving up.
4 mentionsLast discussed Sep 17, 2025