Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss after-hours locations and other nuisance properties

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has introduced a Common Council communication file to probe how the city handles issues related to after-hours locations and other nuisance properties.

Alderwoman Coggs, whose 6th Aldermanic District has seen recent cases involving violent after-hours activities at multiple properties, said it is “vitally important that Council members have the opportunity to probe and discuss relevant, related issues with city officials.”

Council File #241638 – ‘Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Neighborhood Services, and the Office of the City Attorney relating to “after sets” and similar nuisance-causing activities’ – will likely be heard soon by the Public Safety and Health Committee.

“It is my goal that we look hard at our processes and policies – as well as our ordinances – to see if there are weak spots or gaps, and to make sure we are in a position to take action when a property has activities that are threatening the safety and welfare of residents and neighborhoods,” the Alderwoman said.

“The Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Neighborhood Services, and the Office of the City Attorney will be a part of our hearing, but I will likely also seek out other partners to be at the table, as well,” she said.

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