Fake Electors Settle, Parking Rates Rise, and A Santa Surprise
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Hayley Sperling discuss the latest in the Wisconsin fake electors case, after the electors settle in court and admit that Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Plus, Madison raises some of its off-street parking rates and a cadre of inflatable Santa Clauses pop up on Monroe Street lawns.
Mentioned on the show:
City of Madison parking rate increases [City of Madison]
Why giant inflatable Santas have overtaken Monroe St [Madison Minutes]
Winter parking guide [City Cast Madison]
How to contest a Madison parking ticket [City Cast Madison]
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