Ald. Russell Stamper, II

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Milwaukee to Formalize Sister City Relationship with Kragujevac, Serbia on January 26
Council formally adopts City of Milwaukee 2023 disparity study
Jr. NBA Hoops Without Borders to hold tryouts Sunday at North Division
New scholarship created to recognize a positive young man (who was taken by gun violence)
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New scholarship created to recognize a positive young man (who was taken by gun violence)

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 26, 2023

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings
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Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Hi-Mount Community School to celebrate first day back with opening ceremony
Another child shot in cycle of senseless gun violence
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Another child shot in cycle of senseless gun violence

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 28, 2023

Ald. Stamper invites residents to attend MATC event on Thursday
Big Clean MKE returns to beautify neighborhoods citywide on April 22
Red Light Cameras Would Help Milwaukee Curb Reckless Driving
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Red Light Cameras Would Help Milwaukee Curb Reckless Driving

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

DPW crews spring to action to address illegal dumping
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DPW crews spring to action to address illegal dumping

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 5, 2023

Big Clean MKE to beautify neighborhoods citywide this Saturday
Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program Application Deadline Extended to December 30th
City seeks public input for Community Development Block Grant Funding
Big Clean MKE to return on Saturday, October 29
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Big Clean MKE to return on Saturday, October 29

Community-based organizations sought to partner in effort

We Locked In MKE sleepover event this weekend aiming to help city teens
Shop Center Street – The New Black Wall Street event set for Saturday, August 27
Ald. Stamper sponsors legislation aimed at improving gun safety
Reckless driving continues to unnecessarily claim lives
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Reckless driving continues to unnecessarily claim lives

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 5, 2022

The shootings must come to an end
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The shootings must come to an end

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 22, 2022

Neighborhoods Unite for Metcalfe/Sherman Park Annual Clean-Up
Deaths of Six Individuals Felt Throughout The Community
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Deaths of Six Individuals Felt Throughout The Community

To those who have suffered the loss of a family member, friend or neighbor at the hands of this violence, I offer my condolences and my thoughts are with you during this time.

Grand opening for ‘Taste of Lindsay Heights’ taking place Saturday
Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance Program now available
Groundbreaking and Redevelopment at former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
NWSP and UMCS joint community cleanup is Saturday
Reducing street lighting fee in the best interest of our residents
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Reducing street lighting fee in the best interest of our residents

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 1, 2021

Seeing a friend lose a son to gun violence
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Seeing a friend lose a son to gun violence

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II March 24, 2021

City of Milwaukee Disparity Study Information Sessions set for March 25th
Sherman Park BUILD Health Challenge
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Sherman Park BUILD Health Challenge

 

Statement on Jeffrey Norman as MPD acting chief
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Statement on Jeffrey Norman as MPD acting chief

From Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II December 22, 2020

Walnut Way leading the way with second phase of Commons project in Lindsay Heights
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Walnut Way leading the way with second phase of Commons project in Lindsay Heights

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II December 11, 2020

Learn more about Fire Cadet opportunity during virtual recruitment
Ald. Stamper offers budget amendment to strengthen home ownership & stabilize neighborhoods
Council approves resolution directing creation of zero-tolerance racism and sexism policy
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Council approves resolution directing creation of zero-tolerance racism and sexism policy

FPC to discuss policy at tonight’s meeting

Two-year-old boy shot near 38th and Lloyd
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Two-year-old boy shot near 38th and Lloyd

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II September 21, 2020

Actions must speak louder than words
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Actions must speak louder than words

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II September 16, 2020

Milwaukee Alphas and Alderman Stamper working to say “Thanks!” to local essential workers
Alderman Stamper and Alderwoman Coggs introduce communication files to tackle community concerns
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Alderman Stamper and Alderwoman Coggs introduce communication files to tackle community concerns

Files will address missing children in Milwaukee, incident at 40th and Lloyd

Let us not lose sight of our goals
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Let us not lose sight of our goals

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 23, 2020

Ald. Stamper to introduce “I can’t breathe” resolution
Alderman Stamper’s #WeWork clean-up initiative set for tomorrow
Residents MUST take the coronavirus Stay-at-Home order seriously or face the severe consequences
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Residents MUST take the coronavirus Stay-at-Home order seriously or face the severe consequences

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II March 26, 2020

Sad and unthinkable day for Molson Coors and the City of Milwaukee
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Sad and unthinkable day for Molson Coors and the City of Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II February 26, 2020

Help bring those responsible for the killing of Darnell Woodard II to justice
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Help bring those responsible for the killing of Darnell Woodard II to justice

Joint statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey November 19, 2019

City, police and community work together to combat neighborhood problem
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City, police and community work together to combat neighborhood problem

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 31, 2019

A family’s pain now greatly compounded
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A family’s pain now greatly compounded

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 30, 2019

Reckless driving – enough is enough
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Reckless driving – enough is enough

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 25, 2019

The shooting simply must stop
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The shooting simply must stop

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 11, 2019

Alderman Stamper: Businesses remain OPEN during Teutonia Ave. reconstruction
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Alderman Stamper: Businesses remain OPEN during Teutonia Ave. reconstruction

"Coffee Makes You Black and other businesses remain open and I encourage customers to continue patronizing those locations."

Streetcar expansion plan has some missing pieces
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Streetcar expansion plan has some missing pieces

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 21, 2019

A child’s life cut short over nothing
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A child’s life cut short over nothing

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence
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Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence

The folk fair will run from (TODAY) Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18 inside the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park.

Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence
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Holiday Folk Fair International to again feature city presence

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Alderman Stamper hosts 15th District block party and book bag give away
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Alderman Stamper hosts 15th District block party and book bag give away

Family fun will include music, food, a bounce house, face painting, haircuts, games and more.

Alderman Stamper invites 15th District and city residents to Social Development Commission Job Fairs
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Alderman Stamper invites 15th District and city residents to Social Development Commission Job Fairs

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Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown
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Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.

Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement
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Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Gas station shutdown for selling water in pumps
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Gas station shutdown for selling water in pumps

The gas station owner will not be able to sell gas until the issues with the faulty tanks are resolved and tested by the state.

5th Annual Sock Drive Event Features Music, Basketball and Fun
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5th Annual Sock Drive Event Features Music, Basketball and Fun

Alderman Stamper said the sock drive goal this year is 1,000 pairs of socks

What We Really Need: Answers
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What We Really Need: Answers

The Council needs answers and more importantly, the public needs answers.

Condolences to the family of Andrew Tyler
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Condolences to the family of Andrew Tyler

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - December 8, 2017

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns
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Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton

Leading Milwaukee forward – together
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Leading Milwaukee forward – together

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - November 28, 2017

‘Politics as usual’ prevents Milwaukee from moving forward
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‘Politics as usual’ prevents Milwaukee from moving forward

Statement by Ald. Stamper November 27, 2017

Holiday Folk Fair International will feature city presence
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Holiday Folk Fair International will feature city presence

The folk fair will run from Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recruitment event offers temporary positions
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company recruitment event offers temporary positions

Attendees will learn about available temporary positions with full-time hours and overtime potential.

The time is now for the Disparity Study
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The time is now for the Disparity Study

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II - November 9, 2017

Job fair recruits Wisconsin workers for advanced manufacturing positions
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Job fair recruits Wisconsin workers for advanced manufacturing positions

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

City’s budget needs to make neighborhoods a priority
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City’s budget needs to make neighborhoods a priority

Jobs, Infrastructure, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development are the keys to Milwaukee’s future

Fire Cadet and Police Aide Openings Provide Key Career Gateway Opportunity
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Fire Cadet and Police Aide Openings Provide Key Career Gateway Opportunity

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II is calling on young Milwaukeeans to strongly consider applying for paid city Fire Cadet and Police Aide positions. The Fire Cadet (ages 17-19) and Police Aide (ages 17-20) positions allow young people the opportunity to get paid while exploring a rewarding career within the protective services, Alderman Stamper said. “By getting more young people, especially those of color to consider applying to become an aide or cadet, we as a city are moving forward and changing the narrative on what public safety can look like in Milwaukee,” he said. Currently a large number of police officers are retiring creating a great opportunity and need for police aides, said Alderman Stamper, chair of the Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee. “Additionally, as we begin to discuss various elements of the U.S. Department of Justice Collaborative Reform Initiative draft document examining the Police Department, surely part of the conversation will be how the city can better diversify all aspects of our public safety positions,” he said. “It is incumbent upon all of us to spread the word about these two gateway positions that can lead to life-long public service careers that can manifest themselves as beacons of hope and pride throughout Milwaukee,” the alderman said. The city is currently recruiting for both Fire Cadet and Police Aide positions. To learn more please see the below: Police Aide (ages 17-20): https://www.jobaps.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp? R1=1809&R2=2343&R3=001 Fire Cadet (ages 17-19): https://www.jobaps.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1809&R2=2413&R3=001 

First RICH house rehab complete and closing set for August 31st
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First RICH house rehab complete and closing set for August 31st

Come see the unveiling during a news event at 2126 N. 37th St. at 2pm.

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings
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Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

TV segment does NOT tell my story
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TV segment does NOT tell my story

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 3, 2017

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval
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Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

Neighborhood Jobs Opportunity Program sees high demand, launches website
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Neighborhood Jobs Opportunity Program sees high demand, launches website

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Milwaukee launching Neighborhood Improvement Job Opportunities Program
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Milwaukee launching Neighborhood Improvement Job Opportunities Program

Program will make it easier for local contractors and community-based organizations to obtain contracts with the city.

City seeks developers for home rehab grants in Sherman Park
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City seeks developers for home rehab grants in Sherman Park

The city will grant up to $1 million to subsidize the renovation of 100 tax-foreclosed houses in the Sherman Park neighborhood.

Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call
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Charges against former officer Heaggan-Brown are the right call

December 15, 2016 Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

New restaurant is good news for W. North Ave. area
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New restaurant is good news for W. North Ave. area

The restaurant will be open for business starting on Wednesday, November 23.

Climbing (and swinging) toward fun and hope
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Climbing (and swinging) toward fun and hope

Ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday at 17th and Vine will open latest MKE Plays playground rebuild project

Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean jobs, development
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Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean jobs, development

Alderman Stamper said his focus is centered on youth services and employment.

Regional job fair takes place August 9th
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Regional job fair takes place August 9th

“If you are seeking employment or interested in looking for a new job, please make a point of attending this job fair on August 9th,” Alderman Stamper said.

Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
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Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure

The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.

Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward
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Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward

The measure includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.

Alderman Stamper to host two town hall meetings next week
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Alderman Stamper to host two town hall meetings next week

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, invites residents to attend one of two separate town hall meetings next week.

Alderman Dudzik had passion, devotion as a public servant
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Alderman Dudzik had passion, devotion as a public servant

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 22, 2015

Second annual Walk-A-Thon at Siefert School Tuesday
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Second annual Walk-A-Thon at Siefert School Tuesday

Siefert Elementary School’s Second Annual Walk-A-Thon will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28, 2015) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

DNS internship program a possible path to city employment
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DNS internship program a possible path to city employment

Applications are being accepted until the close of business on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Volunteers needed for Center Street business district
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Volunteers needed for Center Street business district

Center Street Marketplace BID 39’s purpose is to improve the negative perceptions of crime and safety between the boundaries of 34th and 58th Streets on W. Center St.

City seeks nonprofits to help administer Ald. Stamper-sponsored RICH program
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City seeks nonprofits to help administer Ald. Stamper-sponsored RICH program

New program sells certain city-owned foreclosed properties for $1.

Barbershop Mondays offering free haircuts
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Barbershop Mondays offering free haircuts

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II is encouraging residents to participate in Safe & Sound, Inc.’s Barbershop Mondays, an initiative to provide free haircuts every Monday for youth and men, age 12 and older across the 15th Aldermanic District.

A response to Alderman Joe Davis
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A response to Alderman Joe Davis

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 23, 2015

Community meeting about streetcar project next Tuesday
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Community meeting about streetcar project next Tuesday

Mayor Barrett will join Alderman Stamper for meeting Tuesday at MAWIB

4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
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4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday

Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.

RICH program, selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1, receives unanimous Council support
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RICH program, selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1, receives unanimous Council support

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Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District
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Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District

Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents to two events taking place on Friday, October 10.

Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options
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Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents take a Washington Park Neighborhood Housing Tour .

Remembering Sierra Guyton
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Remembering Sierra Guyton

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II July 14, 2014

NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
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NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30

Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project

City-owned vacant lots will sell for $1 in 15th Aldermanic District
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City-owned vacant lots will sell for $1 in 15th Aldermanic District

Property owners in Milwaukee’s 15th Aldermanic District on the north side will be able to purchase vacant lots from the city for $1.

Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
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Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.

Important event information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
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Important event information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

You may get the help you need to make homeownership a real possibility. If you have a goal to become a homeowner, you won’t want to miss the NeighborhoodLIFT event, sponsored by Wells Fargo in collaboration with local non-profit organizations.

Important meeting information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
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Important meeting information from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Walgreens has taken the unfortunate step of closing – suddenly – its store located at 4520 W. North Ave.

Working toward justice in weekend murder, peace in our city
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Working toward justice in weekend murder, peace in our city

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II May 12, 2014

Walgreens at 45th and North Ave. to close its doors
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Walgreens at 45th and North Ave. to close its doors

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II has plans to work with neighbors and the business community to address a soon-to-be-closed Walgreens at 4520 W. North Ave.

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Potholes Must Be a Priority
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Potholes Must Be a Priority

Says He is Pleased with City of Milwaukee Initiative to Fill Holes, Create Jobs

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Safety in Milwaukee County Parks Must be a Priority
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Safety in Milwaukee County Parks Must be a Priority

Supervisor Says Local Law Enforcement Ready for Summer Season

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs

Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said today that the Cultural and Entertainment Needs Task Force should focus on Milwaukee's neighborhood redevelopment, transit and street repair.

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for Transit to be Part of Capital Needs Discussion
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for Transit to be Part of Capital Needs Discussion

Says Arena and Cultural Amenities Should Not Be Only Focus of Discussion

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Mental Health System Deserves Support, Not Blame
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Mental Health System Deserves Support, Not Blame

He Says Quality of Services for Mentally Ill Should Be Top Priority

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for More New Socks for Families
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Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for More New Socks for Families

Second Annual Socks Drive to Benefit Milwaukee County Adults and Children

First “Uptown Community Garden of Peace Picnic”
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First “Uptown Community Garden of Peace Picnic”

Supervisor Stamper Joining Effort to Plant Positive Seeds in Community Garden

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Announces the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Announces the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

New Strategy Will Help Improve Washington Park Neighborhood

Supervisor Stamper Responds to the Format Changes at 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio
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Supervisor Stamper Responds to the Format Changes at 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio

Station was an invaluable asset to Milwaukee

Supervisor Stamper Calls for Overhaul of Fire and Police Commission
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Supervisor Stamper Calls for Overhaul of Fire and Police Commission

Stamper Urges Election, Not Appointment, of Commission Member

Supervisor Stamper Welcomes The Fresh Coast Basketball Classic to Milwaukee
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Supervisor Stamper Welcomes The Fresh Coast Basketball Classic to Milwaukee

National Scholastic Basketball Teams Take Over Milwaukee Lutheran College for Tournament-Style Basketball

Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody
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Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

Board overwhelmingly approves resolution outlining policy for Medical Examiner’s office

Supervisor Stamper To Host Second “Employment, Training & Education Expo”
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Supervisor Stamper To Host Second “Employment, Training & Education Expo”

Social Development Commission and Kaplan University to Co-Host October 25th Event

Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool
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Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool

Committee approves Supervisor’s plan to bring programming, water safety awareness to community