Nik Kovac

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Statement from Nik Kovac after Starting New Job as City of Milwaukee Budget Director
Climate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members
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Climate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members

News Release from Alderman Nik Kovac

Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation
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Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation

News release by Alderman Nik Kovac and Cavalier Johnson

Downer Classic bike races set for Saturday, June 30
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Downer Classic bike races set for Saturday, June 30

Important notification from Alderman Nik Kovac

Alderman Kovac invites 3rd District residents to Milwaukee Fire Department Community Relations Open House
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Alderman Kovac invites 3rd District residents to Milwaukee Fire Department Community Relations Open House

The free event will take place Saturday, May 5th.

“Fire on Ice” Event Saturday at Black Cat Alley
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“Fire on Ice” Event Saturday at Black Cat Alley

Artists Todd Mrozinski and Renee Bebeau will paint images of flames on a four-foot-wide slab of ice as a live performance in Black Cat Alley

Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac on the Mayor’s proposed fire department budget
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Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac on the Mayor’s proposed fire department budget

Engine Company 6 has been on Franklin Place since the 1870s.

Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Operators have applied for a Class B Tavern License and Food Dealer-Restaurant License for Birch & Butcher

Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

I will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the updated plan for the proposed development at Oakland & Locust on Monday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Public Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

This is a friendly reminder about the 3rd District town hall meeting I have scheduled for 6:00 p.m. September 12th.

The Downer Classic happens Saturday!
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The Downer Classic happens Saturday!

Downer Classic Bike Races - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Summer Soulstice Music Festival set for Saturday, June 24
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Summer Soulstice Music Festival set for Saturday, June 24

East Side Summer Soulstice Music Festival - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Busy East Side Saturday with the Downer Classic and Summer Soulstice
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Busy East Side Saturday with the Downer Classic and Summer Soulstice

Alderman Nik Kovac said the events have become “part of the normal rhythm of summer on the East Side.”

Mural-makers to transform East Side alley into a work of art
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Mural-makers to transform East Side alley into a work of art

Throughout the summer, artists will transform the alley that runs behind the Oriental Theatre and Colectivo Coffee into an outdoor collection of murals.

Outdoor painting competition begins this weekend
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Outdoor painting competition begins this weekend

The events benefit the museums of the Milwaukee Museum Mile.

Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street).

Budget Discussion with Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Abele
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Budget Discussion with Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Abele

Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Chris Abele invite you to join them for a town hall discussion on both the city and county budgets

Important Meeting Information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Important Meeting Information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join me on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gordon Park Pavilion to learn about the MKE Plays process and share your input about improving Snail's Crossing Playground

Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers
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Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers

News release from Alds. Nik Kovac and Terry L. Witkowski

Important Meeting Reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Important Meeting Reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac

Just a friendly reminder that you are invited to attend a community meeting at The Jazz Estate, 2423 N. Murray Avenue, TONIGHT (Wednesday, November 18) at 6 p.m.

Paving Project Information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Paving Project Information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Although this may disrupt your travel and parking for a short time, I know we all will be pleased when Newberry Boulevard is smooth again—just in time for the 4th of July parade.

Neighborhood Meeting regarding Library Club Replacement
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Neighborhood Meeting regarding Library Club Replacement

I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding a NEW application for a Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise License for the old Library Club

A big league city needs big league public transit options
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A big league city needs big league public transit options

Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014

Council members target enrollment incentives offered by charter schools
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Council members target enrollment incentives offered by charter schools

News release from Alds. Nik Kovac and Michael J. Murphy

Construction Information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Construction Information from Alderman Nik Kovac

On Wednesday, August 20, parts of N. Prospect Ave. and N. Farwell Ave. will be repaved as part of the city’s “High Impact” paving program.

Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24
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Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24

Riverwest 24 Starts tonight -- News release from Alds. Kovac and Coggs

Brady Street BID#11 Teams up with NEWaukee for 3rd Annual Art Walk
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Brady Street BID#11 Teams up with NEWaukee for 3rd Annual Art Walk

The Brady Street Business Improvement District, BID#11, and NEWaukee will partner up to host the 3rd Annual Art Walk during Spring on Brady.

Event invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Event invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Five small and medium sized arts and culture museums, located on Milwaukee’s historic East Side and in close proximity to one another along the Lake Michigan shoreline, have created the Milwaukee Museum Mile. This joint effort among the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, The Charles Allis Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art at St. John’s On The Lake, The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and the North Point Lighthouse at Lake Park, creates a simple and more affordable way for visitors to access and enjoy multiple museum experiences, while promoting the area as a destination to Milwaukee residents and visitors to our city.

Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join State Senator Chris Larson and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13

Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join State Senator Chris Larson and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at the Riverside University High School Auditorium, 1615 E. Locust Street, from 5pm to 6:30pm

Important meeting information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Important meeting information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join us for a town hall meeting sponsored by Senator Chris Larson, Senator Nikiya Harris, Representative Leon Young, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs tomorrow (Tuesday, May 6) at theGordon Park Pavilion (SE corner of E. Locust and N. Humboldt) from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hear how legislation that passed during session this year will affect the community, and share your thoughts with your representatives.

Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac

Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School.

Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility
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Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility

I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.

Reminder: Neighborhood Town hall Set for Wednesday, December 11
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Reminder: Neighborhood Town hall Set for Wednesday, December 11

The event will be held in the auditorium at Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Event Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Event Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding Library Club.

Landlord registration program could be eliminated
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Landlord registration program could be eliminated

Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac June 20, 2013

City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District
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City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District

The City of Milwaukee has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc. to offer a car sharing program in Milwaukee located in the 3rd District, Alderman Nik Kovac said.

Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday
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Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday

A City Hall event on Friday (February 1) entitled “Panel on Urban Home Ownership and Neighborhood Vitality during the Foreclosure Crisis,” will feature Alderman Nik Kovac.

Milwaukee’s conservation efforts pay off with Bird City Wisconsin designation
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Milwaukee’s conservation efforts pay off with Bird City Wisconsin designation

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac is pleased to announce that the City of Milwaukee is among six of the most recent municipalities to win recognition from Bird City Wisconsin.

East Library Design Public Meeting
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East Library Design Public Meeting

The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting TOMORROW, December 11th on the new East Library design.

Neighborhood Meeting Tonight
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Neighborhood Meeting Tonight

Meeting on the proposed location for a new Pizza Man restaurant.

East Library Design Meeting
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East Library Design Meeting

The Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 11th on the new East Library design.

Alderman Kovac invites residents to stuff Santa’s sleigh tomorrow
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Alderman Kovac invites residents to stuff Santa’s sleigh tomorrow

Phoenix is seeking nonperishable food, monetary and in-kind donations to the Hunger Task Force.

Neighborhood Meeting
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Neighborhood Meeting

Your input is important. I hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT
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Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting this evening (Tuesday, October 2).

Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday
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Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting the evening of Tuesday, October 2nd 2012.

Neighborhood walk-through Thursday
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Neighborhood walk-through Thursday

Alderman Nik Kovac will be having a joint neighborhood walk-through to address neighborhood safety concerns with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Thursday, July 5, starting at 2 p.m. outside Club Timbuktu, 520 E. Center St.

Festival & street closure information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Festival & street closure information from Alderman Nik Kovac

The 12th Annual East Side Summer Soulstice Music Festival will take place Saturday, June 23 from noon to midnight(music ends at 11 p.m.).