Diverse Common Council set to make history

Yesterday’s Spring General Election proved to be historic for the Common Council. Once the three new members are sworn in on April 16, the Council will include eight African-American members and six women, both the most in the body’s history.

This is significant in Milwaukee, which is a majority-minority city. It is wonderful to see that over time, the city and county leaders who represent the people continue to increasingly reflect the populations they serve.

Additionally, the 2024-2028 Council will have its most openly LGBTQ members ever serving (two).

Representation in major institutions, including government, is crucial. When a government is more representative of its people, it can more efficiently work to create inclusive policies and elevate a diverse set of role models for future generations.

Our city has made major strides in the areas of diversity and inclusion in recent years, and we thank all of our colleagues past, present and future for their work on those fronts. We are incredibly encouraged by the work we can continue to do moving forward as a body that will be historic in nature on several fronts.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.