Luke Diaz
@lukediaz.bsky.social
Mayor of Verona, Wisconsin. In favor of the environment; transparency; a vibrant downtown; spending responsibly; affordable and attainable housing; job creation; walkable streets; equality. Art is for everyone. https://www.votelukediaz.com/accomplishments/
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Luke Diaz
@lukediaz.bsky.social
· Aug 29
I made a starter pack for local Dane County news posters. If you want to know what's going on locally, here's a good place to start. bsky.app/starter-pack...
Ugh. As much as I complain about Micro$oft, I will say that Excel just works. ChatGPT does nothing to improve the program.
January 24, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Ugh. As much as I complain about Micro$oft, I will say that Excel just works. ChatGPT does nothing to improve the program.
A really underrated part of this debate is how much of the left in Dane County has embraced YIMBY beliefs. That's lead to an era of cooperation between the left and builders/realtors in a way that is shocking if you've been around Dane County for a while (like I have).
January 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A really underrated part of this debate is how much of the left in Dane County has embraced YIMBY beliefs. That's lead to an era of cooperation between the left and builders/realtors in a way that is shocking if you've been around Dane County for a while (like I have).
This is a clear effort to overturn the 4th Amendment. Our elected officials need to treat this like the Constitutional crisis it is.
🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
January 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This is a clear effort to overturn the 4th Amendment. Our elected officials need to treat this like the Constitutional crisis it is.
One of the biggest problems with trying to improve or retrofit areas is that anything new is going to be very expensive. Not sure what to do about it because good redevelopment can help the City overall.
anyway I just want dive bars and local markets and affordable housing and I'm trying to be realistic about how to achieve that
January 21, 2026 at 6:40 PM
One of the biggest problems with trying to improve or retrofit areas is that anything new is going to be very expensive. Not sure what to do about it because good redevelopment can help the City overall.
What is wrong with the CapTimes opinion page? As someone who holds local office, this article is completely out of touch with reality.
Dan Theno: Many who would provide competent local leadership do not want to be beholden to partisan interests or be targeted by partisan opposition.
Opinion | Get partisanship out of local office
Dan Theno: Many who would provide competent local leadership do not want to be beholden to partisan interests or be targeted by partisan opposition.
captimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
What is wrong with the CapTimes opinion page? As someone who holds local office, this article is completely out of touch with reality.
It's always a good day for an oatmeal lunch - a really underrated grain.
January 19, 2026 at 5:49 PM
It's always a good day for an oatmeal lunch - a really underrated grain.
Wisconsin single stair enabling legislation has a public hearing on Wednesday January 21st at 9 am in room 415 Northwest - up to 6 stories. Assembly Bill 784.
Hearing: committeeschedule.legis.wisconsin.gov?StartDate=20...
The Bill: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposa...
Hearing: committeeschedule.legis.wisconsin.gov?StartDate=20...
The Bill: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposa...
January 18, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Wisconsin single stair enabling legislation has a public hearing on Wednesday January 21st at 9 am in room 415 Northwest - up to 6 stories. Assembly Bill 784.
Hearing: committeeschedule.legis.wisconsin.gov?StartDate=20...
The Bill: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposa...
Hearing: committeeschedule.legis.wisconsin.gov?StartDate=20...
The Bill: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposa...
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The very American part of this is how most of them are doing it for the money.
January 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The very American part of this is how most of them are doing it for the money.
America is the land of opportunity where people of any race can join the racist secret police force
How much more in your face can it be?
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
"Why are you asking me for my paperwork?"
"Because of your accent."
"You have an accent too."
"Where were you born sir?"
"Where were you born at?"
"Put your hands behind your back."
January 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
America is the land of opportunity where people of any race can join the racist secret police force
Staying cozy on a cold day at Alice Good.
January 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Staying cozy on a cold day at Alice Good.
Building out different infrastructure www.veronapress.com/news/verona-...
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Verona
Verona partners with Dane County to add EV charging stations at City Hall, library and park. Funding from the infrastructure law supports the initiative.
www.veronapress.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Building out different infrastructure www.veronapress.com/news/verona-...
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Today, I signed on to @robinkelly.house.gov's articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
She must be held accountable.
She must be held accountable.
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Today, I signed on to @robinkelly.house.gov's articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
She must be held accountable.
She must be held accountable.
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. calls for state rules on ICE activity.
Why Sara Rodriguez considers warrants along with protections for places like schools and hospitals a "must:"
https://civicmedia.us/news/2026/01/13/wisconsin-lt-gov-calling-for-state-rules-on-ice-activity
Why Sara Rodriguez considers warrants along with protections for places like schools and hospitals a "must:"
https://civicmedia.us/news/2026/01/13/wisconsin-lt-gov-calling-for-state-rules-on-ice-activity
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Calling for State Rules on ICE Activity - Civic Media
Sara Rodriguez wants warrants and protections for places like schools and hospitals amid increased enforcement and raids in the region
civicmedia.us
January 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. calls for state rules on ICE activity.
Why Sara Rodriguez considers warrants along with protections for places like schools and hospitals a "must:"
https://civicmedia.us/news/2026/01/13/wisconsin-lt-gov-calling-for-state-rules-on-ice-activity
Why Sara Rodriguez considers warrants along with protections for places like schools and hospitals a "must:"
https://civicmedia.us/news/2026/01/13/wisconsin-lt-gov-calling-for-state-rules-on-ice-activity
Troubling argument -> "“There is no right to vote if our votes are not counted,” Law Forward staff attorney Scott Thompson told Votebeat. “And this is the only case I’m aware of where a municipal government has argued otherwise.”" captimes.com/news/electio...
Absentee voting a ‘privilege,’ not a right, Madison argues in lawsuit
The city's legal strategy may reignite a debate over a Wisconsin law’s constitutionality. A former Oregon election official called the argument offensive.
captimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Troubling argument -> "“There is no right to vote if our votes are not counted,” Law Forward staff attorney Scott Thompson told Votebeat. “And this is the only case I’m aware of where a municipal government has argued otherwise.”" captimes.com/news/electio...
Ribbon cutting today for our new community center today - one of my quotes -> "If we have spaces where people can get together and gather and meet their neighbors, we'll keep our sense of community, we'll keep what makes Verona special." www.wkow.com/news/top-sto...
Verona opens the doors on the city's new community center
VERONA (WKOW) -- The City of Verona is celebrating the opening of its new Community Center.
www.wkow.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Ribbon cutting today for our new community center today - one of my quotes -> "If we have spaces where people can get together and gather and meet their neighbors, we'll keep our sense of community, we'll keep what makes Verona special." www.wkow.com/news/top-sto...
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Vigil for Renee Good here in front of Wisconsin’s capitol building right now:
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Vigil for Renee Good here in front of Wisconsin’s capitol building right now:
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The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year old mother fatally shot by ICE, shows that ICE can’t be reformed and must be abolished.
I’ll be introducing the Abolish ICE Act as a step toward justice, accountability, and humanity in our immigration policy.
Time to melt ICE.
I’ll be introducing the Abolish ICE Act as a step toward justice, accountability, and humanity in our immigration policy.
Time to melt ICE.
January 9, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year old mother fatally shot by ICE, shows that ICE can’t be reformed and must be abolished.
I’ll be introducing the Abolish ICE Act as a step toward justice, accountability, and humanity in our immigration policy.
Time to melt ICE.
I’ll be introducing the Abolish ICE Act as a step toward justice, accountability, and humanity in our immigration policy.
Time to melt ICE.
Oh yes! I managed Tim Gruber's re-election campaign after he voted in favor of the Sequoya Commons. Can you guess what ward the Sequoya Commons was in? (It was ward 69 aka Westmorland). There was a huge backlash to this project.
January 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Oh yes! I managed Tim Gruber's re-election campaign after he voted in favor of the Sequoya Commons. Can you guess what ward the Sequoya Commons was in? (It was ward 69 aka Westmorland). There was a huge backlash to this project.
While I am incredibly dismayed at what's happening at the national level, I am doing what I can in my community. Here's my re-election announcement video for Verona, WI Mayor.
January 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
While I am incredibly dismayed at what's happening at the national level, I am doing what I can in my community. Here's my re-election announcement video for Verona, WI Mayor.
A good summary of what's to come in the Verona area (although there's more than just this list) www.veronapress.com/news/verona-...
Stories to watch in 2026
Discover the exciting developments and stories to watch for in Verona in 2026, from a new community center and solar energy initiatives to a Miracle League field.
www.veronapress.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
A good summary of what's to come in the Verona area (although there's more than just this list) www.veronapress.com/news/verona-...
Just make sure you're mad at the right people (aka the people with actual power) and if you need to take a break from social media, there's no harm in doing that. The problems will still be there when you log back on.
January 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Just make sure you're mad at the right people (aka the people with actual power) and if you need to take a break from social media, there's no harm in doing that. The problems will still be there when you log back on.
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Donald Trump’s ICE just murdered a woman in cold blood.
The mayor of Minneapolis is right: get the f*ck out.
The mayor of Minneapolis is right: get the f*ck out.
January 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Donald Trump’s ICE just murdered a woman in cold blood.
The mayor of Minneapolis is right: get the f*ck out.
The mayor of Minneapolis is right: get the f*ck out.
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I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
I’m eating lunch, I’m having a panic attack, I’m charging my phone, and then I’m going back out to try and keep my neighborhood safe.
January 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK
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Hail Seitan!
(Also the most fun food to make from scratch.)
(Also the most fun food to make from scratch.)
January 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Hail Seitan!
(Also the most fun food to make from scratch.)
(Also the most fun food to make from scratch.)