Barbara Schmidt 7/15/24 Barbara Schmidt 7/15/24

Special Notice to Orono Citizens! Ethics Matter

Here is another example of block voting by three Orono City Council member to push through spending more taxpayer funds on the Orono Fire Department the residents clearly do not want.

Barbara Schmidt 7/14/24 Barbara Schmidt 7/14/24

Long Lake Fire Department to provide water response this summer amid dispute with Orono

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/long-lake-fire-department-to-provide-water-response-this-summer-amid-dispute-with-orono/

Barbara Schmidt 7/14/24 Barbara Schmidt 7/14/24

Were Citizens asked about the Duplicate Fire Service?

Orono Citizens want to know why they haven't been asked if they want a fire department. At costs estimated in the tens of millions, many residents are saying no to duplicate fire service.

Please attend City Council meetings and make your voices heard on the public record.

#togetherwearebetter @friendsoforono

Barbara Schmidt 6/26/24 Barbara Schmidt 6/26/24

Wealthy Orono Leverages Charity for the Needy - For Themselves?

You read that right - Orono - the 6th Wealthiest City in Minnesota - is leveraging a charity to build a shelter at its own revenue-generating golf course.