A Better Mt. Pleasant

Recent Articles

Conned Again: Intel Chooses Ohio Over Mount Pleasant for $20 Billion Microchip Factory
As Foxconn Fails, Village Trustees Act to Expand Political Power
Press Release

As Foxconn Fails, Village Trustees Act to Expand Political Power

“With no ballot referendum or public input, unaccountable village trustees will extend their terms in office from two to three years. A first in Racine County.”

Mount Pleasant Agrees to Settlement in Foxconn Lawsuit
Press Release

Mount Pleasant Agrees to Settlement in Foxconn Lawsuit

“They stole the land and knew they would lose in court.”

Village Clerk Threatens Indefinitely Confined Voters in Mt. Pleasant
Press Release

Village Clerk Threatens Indefinitely Confined Voters in Mt. Pleasant

“In defiance of state guidance, Village Clerk Stephanie Kohlhagen threatens voters with fines and jail in an astounding act of voter intimidation.”

Village Board Unanimously Votes to Blight Local Business for Foxconn
Press Release

Village Board Unanimously Votes to Blight Local Business for Foxconn

“With no discussion or public comment, the Mount Pleasant Village Board rams through action to blight the property of a local business in Foxconn Area One, after barricading entrance and charging owners with trespassing.”

Vos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development
Press Release

Vos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development

“Foxconn is failing to fulfill financial obligations in Mount Pleasant while local spending continues in preparation for a factory that is not happening.”

Foxconn Eminent Domain Trial To Start Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court
Press Release

Foxconn Eminent Domain Trial To Start Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court

Trial is scheduled to start at 8:30 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Racine County Courthouse in front of the Honorable Michael Piontek.

Podcast Shines Light on Mount Pleasant’s Rush to Win Foxconn Deal
Press Release

Podcast Shines Light on Mount Pleasant’s Rush to Win Foxconn Deal

“Village sacrificed due diligence and public input to claim once in a lifetime development.”

Village Improperly Wielded Eminent Domain Power
Press Release

Village Improperly Wielded Eminent Domain Power

“Village officials admit they had no jurisdiction over controlled access roads - took eminent domain actions against property owners for Foxconn development.”

Village of Mt. Pleasant Reneges on Agreement to Pay Relocation Benefits for Foxconn
Press Release

Village of Mt. Pleasant Reneges on Agreement to Pay Relocation Benefits for Foxconn

“Gives handicapped father of four 30 days to get out - now fears becoming homeless”

Village of Mount Pleasant to Certify Foxconn Redevelopment & Blight Resolution in Illegal Meeting
Press Release

Village of Mount Pleasant to Certify Foxconn Redevelopment & Blight Resolution in Illegal Meeting

“CDA lowers the bar from censorship to outright secrecy in attempt to avoid their own residents. Chairman Richardson should step down immediately.”

Mount Pleasant Village Officials Threaten and Censor Foxconn Area Residents
Press Release

Mount Pleasant Village Officials Threaten and Censor Foxconn Area Residents

“Village refuses to allow members of the public to speak about Foxconn redevelopment plan affecting their own properties.”