Ald. Milele Coggs
Press Release

6th District Difference Makers Honored for Efforts in the Community

The awards are meant to recognize those people and groups who go above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the 6th Aldermanic District.

By - Jan 21st, 2022 10:57 am

A neighborhood organization, residents and a block club were honored during yesterday’s 6th District town hall meeting (held Thursday, January 20th) by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs as 2021 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers. The awards are meant to recognize those people and groups who go above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the 6th Aldermanic District.  

Alderwoman Coggs, who presented the awards during the virtual meetingsays these selfless and dedicated efforts to better the district, neighborhoods and the community are truly worthy of recognition and thanks. “So many people play a part in making the 6th District such a fantastic place to live, work and visit, and those honored during yesterday’s town hall meeting do just that and fully represent the spirit of the late Dr. James G. White,” she said. “Our award winners have consistently shown how even one person can make a lasting difference, and I commend them for their continued hard work and dedication.”

The 2021 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Award winners are:

Alderwoman Coggs established the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards to recognize those residents and organizations that work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee. Dr. White was a resident of the 6th District who served as a county supervisor and the regional vice president of WestCare Wisconsin Harambee Community Center, facilitating countless neighborhood projects and programs. He used his gifts, talents and knowledge to improve and empower his community.

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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