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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Police report attempted sexual assault on student A 27-year-old male suspect allegedly forced a female University of WisconsinMadison student into a Grand Central apartment elevator Tuesday and will face attempted second-degree sexual assault and false imprisonment charges, according to Madison Police Department Lieutenant Cory Nelson. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the suspect attacked the 22-year-old victim, who struggled and screamed for help before the suspect threw her into an elevator on the ground floor of the largely student-occupied residence, located at 1022 W. Johnson St., according to a police report. The victim’s screams alerted several witnesses, who responded before the elevator door had time to close, causing the suspect to release the student, according to the report. The witnesses then called the police and blocked the suspect inside the elevator while
they waited for police to arrive. Nelson said the witnesses did not need to physically detain the suspect. Police have not officially arrested the suspect as he was transported immediately to the Mendota Mental Health Institute, where he is currently staying for a 72-hour emergency detention while his mental health is assessed. Nelson said police will arrest the suspect once he is released from Mendota. Nelson did not specify what those mental health issues could include, but said suspects are placed in Mendota for their own health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others. Nelson said the attack currently appears to have been random, and according to the report, the suspect is not a Grand Central resident. —Gloria Young
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A little dis “concert”ing The student ensembles concert band, conducted by Mike Lekcrone, performs at Mills Concert Hall Tuesday. + Photo by James Lanser
City passes Dayton Square development amidst debate By Melissa Howison The Daily Cardinal
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Police reported a man attempted to sexually assault a female University of Wisconsin- Madison student in a Grand Central elevator Tuesday morning.
Employers could face tax penalties from Walker health-care decision Gov. Scott Walker’s decision not to accept federal funding to expand the state’s healthcare system could contribute to some state employers being collectively penalized by paying millions more in taxes, according to a report released Tuesday. The report, released by Jackson Hewitt Inc., looked into tax provisions state employers could be required to pay under the Affordable Care Act. The “shared responsibility” provision of
the ACA would require employers to pay a tax penalty if employees seek aid from tax credits that help low-income individuals pay for their health-care coverage. The provision applies specifically to businesses that employ at least 50 people. If a business does not provide its employees with health insurance and at least one of their employees qualifies for
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Discussion surrounding the proposed demolition of three residential buildings on campus, for which the Common Council gave final approval Tuesday, incited an impromptu affordable-housing debate at the meeting. Madison’s Common Council approved the plan to demolish the three Dayton Square buildings, located at 415 W. Johnson St., 226 N. Broom St. and 424 W. Dayton St., to make way for a 12-story, 317-unit high rise. While the Council approved the plan, it did so amidst controversy at the meeting. Ald. Brian Solomon, District 10, was one of two Council members who voted against the proposal because he said replacing the affordable Dayton Square apartments with more expensive units would set a negative precedent for future proposals. “I’m not going to support this tonight,” Solomon said. “In the end, we’re not looking at the bigger picture and we’re not addressing what we need to address as a body.” Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, who voted in support of the plan, said maintaining affordable housing should be a priority for the city, but still said the proposed apartment complex should replace the outdated Dayton Square apartments. He added the city’s downtown plan specifies redeveloping the lot. “I think it is absolutely inappropriate, some of the suggestions that we reject this application because of the loss of affordable units,” Verveer said. He added the city needs to address the “tremendous issue” of affordable housing, but said using the Dayton Square demolition proposal is the wrong approach.
“We need to do everything we can beyond this application to address that need and that concern,” he said. Some people see “zero lot line” homes, such as the Dayton Square apartments, as the best affordable housing option in Madison. According to Verveer, the zero lot line architectural-technique consists of constructing cramped, affordable residences on property lines to make room for surface parking spaces and bigger yards on the lot. Verveer said due to the fact that they are outdated and unattractive, there is a high demand to replace them with often times more expensive housing. Still, he said preserving them does not solve Madison’s affordable housing needs. Mayor Paul Soglin said John Urich, the city planner who pioneered the zero lot line residential building technique, helped create some of the most notable structures in Madison. Still, Soglin said Urich was mistaken in believing zero lot line homes were the future of the city. “I think that if John were alive today, he would ask that this one mistake of his career be removed,” Soglin said. Despite the majority of respondent’s criticisms, resident Rosemary Lee said she supports the project because the development will attract residents who contribute to the local economy. “I’m really enthused about this development,” she said. “The target tenants are young professionals and working people downtown and we need these people so they can support all State Street businesses.” The Urban Design Commission will vote on building materials for the new development Wednesday.
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”