Press Release
Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:
“At today’s meeting, the Milwaukee Common Council took up Mayoral vetoes including file number 211337 relating to changes in aldermanic boundaries. I appreciate the comments shared during the Council meeting and I am pleased with the unanimous vote to sustain my veto.
“I look forward to continuing discussions with Council members about the revised district boundaries. I am hopeful that we will be able to agree on the revisions needed to insure fairness and inclusion.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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- Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett: - Mayor Tom Barrett - Dec 14th, 2021
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