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Ashanti Hamilton Community Meeting

Community meeting to be held on Sweetz.

Jan 10th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton

Rep. Barca

Inauguration Day Message

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following message today discussing his thoughts, hopes and priorities for the 2013-2014 legislative session.

Jan 7th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

Abele Congratulates the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature who will be sworn in tomorrow.

Jan 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele

NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement

The One MKE Summit begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day with workshops starting at 11:30 a.m. and dealing with a variety of issues.

Jan 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council

Statement from Rep. Barca on potential mining legislation

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today on Republican plans to introduce mining legislation this session:

Jan 2nd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

Hands off Kwanzaa

Wisconsinites this week were once again subjected to the misinformed statements of a state senator who used a press release to attack the African American tradition of the celebration of Kwanzaa.

Jan 2nd, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs

Supervisor Romo West Remembers Dayana Garcia, Asks for Help in Apprehending Murderer

Garcia was 24-years-old when her estranged husband, Jose Luis Discua Bados, murdered her on January 3rd, 2012 in the backyard of her family’s home on South 13th Street in Milwaukee.

Jan 2nd, 2013 by Sup. Peggy A. West

Penny Sikora announces candidacy for the 2nd District of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Jan 2nd, 2013 by Press Release

County Executive Abele Orders Special Elections

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors.

Dec 31st, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

Nominations sought for 2012 6th District Difference Makers Award

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs established the 6th District Difference Maker Award to recognize those residents who work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee. She is now seeking nominations for the 2012 6th District Difference Makers Award. Nominees should be residents of the 6th Aldermanic District who have contributed to making their neighborhood a better place. Nomination forms are available online at Alderwoman Coggs’s website (milwaukee.gov/district6 or here: Difference maker nomination form), or by calling the Alderwoman’s office at 286-2994 to receive a hard copy of the form by mail. “The 6th District is composed of some of Milwaukee’s best and most unique neighborhoods,” Alderwoman Coggs said. “It is residents who strengthen the fabric of a neighborhood, and each resident has an opportunity to contribute. But there are those who go above and beyond in their works and deeds to help others and the community in which they live, they are the Difference Makers.” Nominations for the 6th District Difference Maker Award will be accepted from now until January 24th. Alderwoman Coggs will be selecting six honorees, the names of which will be announced at the January 2013 6th District Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust St.

Dec 28th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs