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Deadly joyride takes another young Milwaukeean
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Deadly joyride takes another young Milwaukeean

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.--November 24, 2015

Let’s settle police and fire labor contracts first
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Let’s settle police and fire labor contracts first

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 30, 2015

Prosecution is a step toward justice for Laylah
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Prosecution is a step toward justice for Laylah

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 21, 2015

Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable
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Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 17, 2015

Proposed arena district amendment would boost minority-owned businesses
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Proposed arena district amendment would boost minority-owned businesses

“The amendment provides the opportunity for minority-owned businesses to be a part of this diverse, catalytic and transformational Milwaukee project – as they should be.”

After further review: Policies on why and when to deploy police body cameras need to be vetted
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After further review: Policies on why and when to deploy police body cameras need to be vetted

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 2, 2015

Mayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis
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Mayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis

"I do acknowledge the positive things that are happening here in Milwaukee, but that's no excuse for not having a solution to the rampant killings in our city. "

Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week
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Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Davis requests police records of delayed response to rape report
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Alderman Davis requests police records of delayed response to rape report

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Hypocrisy rears its ugly head again
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Hypocrisy rears its ugly head again

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 29, 2015

Heads must roll over outrageous delay in police response to rape case
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Heads must roll over outrageous delay in police response to rape case

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 23, 2015

Disappointed in today’s Council vote
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Disappointed in today’s Council vote

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 21, 2015

Thanks for Hearing Me
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Thanks for Hearing Me

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 20, 2015

Ald. Davis statement on committee vote reallocating CDBG funding
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Ald. Davis statement on committee vote reallocating CDBG funding

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015

And you expect me to remain silent?
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And you expect me to remain silent?

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015

A Bold Plan to Address the Crisis
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A Bold Plan to Address the Crisis

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 10, 2015

Transit workers work stoppage reveals the obvious
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Transit workers work stoppage reveals the obvious

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 6, 2015

Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?
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Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 1, 2015

Let’s not talk about it, be about it!
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Let’s not talk about it, be about it!

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 29, 2015

Another young life lost to deadly violence
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Another young life lost to deadly violence

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 15, 2015

Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities
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Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Joe Dudzik: A life well-lived
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Alderman Joe Dudzik: A life well-lived

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 22, 2015

Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure
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Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response
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MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015

City violence hints at deeper problems
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City violence hints at deeper problems

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 4, 2015

An opportunity lost, and now we’re paying the cost
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An opportunity lost, and now we’re paying the cost

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 17, 2015

Police-involved shooting in 2nd District
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Police-involved shooting in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 15, 2015

Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty
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Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty

“Instead, over my repeated objections and concerns, the Mayor uses it to fund city services year in and year out.”

Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!
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Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015

Alderman Davis announces new development proposal for Midtown Center
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Alderman Davis announces new development proposal for Midtown Center

There are plans to redevelop the 116,000-square-foot building that has been empty for several years.

Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times
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Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 26, 2015

A Broken City
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A Broken City

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 20, 2015

Council will honor MFD Heroes, basketball All-American
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Council will honor MFD Heroes, basketball All-American

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced
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Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare
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Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

Ald. Joe Davis calls for more transparency on Joint Review Board meetings
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Ald. Joe Davis calls for more transparency on Joint Review Board meetings

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 12, 2015

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans
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Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans

Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.

Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper
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Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 22, 2015

The Sound Alternative to the Milwaukee Streetcar
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The Sound Alternative to the Milwaukee Streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

The Reasonable Alternative to the Downtown Streetcar
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The Reasonable Alternative to the Downtown Streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

MFD heroes rescue, revive boy trapped in burning duplex
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MFD heroes rescue, revive boy trapped in burning duplex

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Streetcar will siphon away precious revenue, won’t help area of greatest needs in Milwaukee
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Streetcar will siphon away precious revenue, won’t help area of greatest needs in Milwaukee

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 7, 2015

In a broken city, questions remain
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In a broken city, questions remain

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 22, 2014

Luxury versus necessities
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Luxury versus necessities

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 9, 2014

Time to let the public decide on the streetcar
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Time to let the public decide on the streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 26, 2014

Alderman Davis appointed to two new National League of Cities committees
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Alderman Davis appointed to two new National League of Cities committees

Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. will serve on two new National League of Cities committees.

District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes
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District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 11, 2014

Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents
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Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 5, 2014

Key information remains under wraps in Dontre Hamilton case
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Key information remains under wraps in Dontre Hamilton case

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 31, 2014

Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day
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Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. invites residents to participate in a community build day.

MPD actions further damage public faith
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MPD actions further damage public faith

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 15, 2014

Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit
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Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 10, 2014

Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program
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Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 11, 2014

Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela
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Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela

Joint news release from Alderman Davis, Alderman Wade and Alderman Stamper

Hunger Task Force Summer Meals Program providing food for children
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Hunger Task Force Summer Meals Program providing food for children

Hunger Task Force is working with community partners, local donors and federal nutrition programs to organize summer meal sites around Milwaukee.

REMINDER: Feedback sought on spending plan for federal funds
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REMINDER: Feedback sought on spending plan for federal funds

Through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds
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Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds

Starting today and through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals that the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities
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Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities

Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.

Milwaukee is out of control
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Milwaukee is out of control

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 3, 2014

Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns
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Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will host a public forum tomorrow for members of the community to express their concerns and learn about the new state-mandated process for investigating incidents like the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park last month.

Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths
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Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths

Sensing growing discontent with the investigation into the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said he will host a discussion with prominent law enforcement officials .

Donald Sterling is full of crap
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Donald Sterling is full of crap

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 14, 2014

Alderman Davis to participate in church service in support of abducted Nigerian girls
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Alderman Davis to participate in church service in support of abducted Nigerian girls

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will participate Sunday in a solidarity church service protesting the abduction of more than 200 school girls in Nigeria.

Praying for a swift, thorough recovery for officer involved in shooting, and for the victim’s family
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Praying for a swift, thorough recovery for officer involved in shooting, and for the victim’s family

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Davis to hold three town hall meetings this week
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Alderman Davis to hold three town hall meetings this week

“I look forward to hearing from residents and business owners, and I hope many will be able to make it to at least one or two meetings,” Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said.

Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males
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Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males

The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.

Word to the Wise
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Word to the Wise

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 17, 2014

Loss of Nelson Mandela felt in Milwaukee, worldwide
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Loss of Nelson Mandela felt in Milwaukee, worldwide

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 5, 2013

Bed-sharing tragedies are senseless, preventable and shameful
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Bed-sharing tragedies are senseless, preventable and shameful

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 3, 2013

City leaders are right to crack down on duty disability retirement abuse
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City leaders are right to crack down on duty disability retirement abuse

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 2, 2013

Return of guns to former cop shows system that needs fixing
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Return of guns to former cop shows system that needs fixing

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 30, 2013

Time for quick end to federal shutdown
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Time for quick end to federal shutdown

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 2, 2013

Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant
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Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant

The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families has advanced Milwaukee and 10 other cities to the next phase of its City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement initiative.

‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males
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‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 9, 2013

Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations
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Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations

News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton

Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela
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Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Milwaukee needs greater investment in human capital
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Milwaukee needs greater investment in human capital

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 29, 2013

Injury to MPD Sergeant a wake-up call to Milwaukee youth
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Injury to MPD Sergeant a wake-up call to Milwaukee youth

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2013

Immigration summit TONIGHT will feature key experts, timely discussions
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Immigration summit TONIGHT will feature key experts, timely discussions

The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee will be one of several key issues discussed TONIGHT during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez..

Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals
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Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals

The Milwaukee Police Department continues to operate under a heightened level of scrutiny in the wake of several incidents in which officers overstepped their authority.

President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month
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President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month

Alderman Davis said it is just one of many contributions that the President has made to the African American community.

Innocent until proven guilty
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Innocent until proven guilty

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 16, 2013

Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome
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Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome

Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy will visit City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee, according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
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Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post
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Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities (NLC).

Alderman Davis named to National League of Cities Board of Directors for 2nd term
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Alderman Davis named to National League of Cities Board of Directors for 2nd term

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC) for a second term.

Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee
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Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee

Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee

Youth Council ready to begin new session; two seats stand vacant
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Youth Council ready to begin new session; two seats stand vacant

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) is a step closer to beginning a new term on November 1 – that after the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) approved new and reappointed members of the body this morning.

Alderman Davis introduces file for more info on MPD’s standard operating procedures
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Alderman Davis introduces file for more info on MPD’s standard operating procedures

The communication file could be the subject of public testimony at the committee provided by representatives from MPD and/or the Fire and Police Commission

Debra Usinger to be posthumously recognized for her dedication and contributions to Milwaukee
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Debra Usinger to be posthumously recognized for her dedication and contributions to Milwaukee

Debra Usinger, a passionate supporter of Milwaukee’s downtown who dedicated her time and talents to numerous groups, will be posthumously recognized by the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee

A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations
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A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations

Despite warnings and pleas from local fire and police officials, and from other public and elected officials, I’ve been told that business has been steady at fireworks stands in communities surrounding Milwaukee.

Optional Sewer Line Warranty Program Now Has More Than 10,000 Enrolled
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Optional Sewer Line Warranty Program Now Has More Than 10,000 Enrolled

More than 10,000 property owners in the City of Milwaukee have enrolled in the new, optional warranty protection program for sewer lines provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said today.