Ald. Dodd to dedicate Hartung Park bench in recognition of Jim Bohl

On Saturday, July 3 at 1 p.m. Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd will be joined by 5^th District residents and the Hartung Park Community Association for a special dedication in Hartung Park (located at W. Keefe Ave. & Menomonee River Parkway) in recognition of former 5^th District Alderman Jim Bohl. The dedication will take place near the playground promptly at 1 p.m.

“When I became Alderwoman of the 5^th District in 2018 I knew I had big shoes to fill. Alderman Bohl served this city for a long time and advanced many beneficial projects, including the creation of Hartung Park which is now a neighborhood favorite,” said Alderwoman Dodd. “I’m horned to be joining the Hartung Park Community Association for this bench dedication that can serve as a small sign of gratitude for everything Alderman Bohl has done, and continues to do for Milwaukee.”

Jim Bohl served as Alderman of Milwaukee’s 5^th District from 2000 – 2018, and currently advocates for Milwaukee in the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Division. Prior to serving as Alderman, he was a teacher at James Madison University High School.

Alderman Bohl helped lead the effort to create Hartung Park, the site of what was once a quarry on Milwaukee’s northwest side border with Wauwatosa. The project was a partnership between communities as two-thirds of the park is in Milwaukee, and one-third in Wauwatosa. The park hosts numerous community events and includes hilly grounds with trails, playground equipment, a pond, a stone labyrinth and more.

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.