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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Racine public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Holiday Parade street closures
The Downtown Racine Corporation wants to close several downtown streets for the Holiday Parade on November 14, 2026, but the committee put off the decision. Residents should watch for whether the closures come back for approval.
Snow emergency parking ordinance ambiguity
A resident got a ticket despite checking the city website, and found the snow-emergency ordinance references a map on file at the clerk's office that doesn't clearly exist. He's asking for the ordinance to be updated and clarified so others don't wrongly pay tickets.
Retired police K9 finds a home
The council signed off on letting Officer David Arvai adopt Karma, the Police Department's recently retired K9 — a small, warm moment in an otherwise routine meeting.