Operation Impact 2012 ready for launch
Now in its fifth year, Operation Impact will install additional surveillance cameras and will allocate up to $85,000 in 2012 to help put additional patrol officers on the street in an effort to reduce crime on Milwaukee’s near south side, Alderman Bob Donovan said.
Jun 18th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderwoman Coggs seeks voter experience input in online survey; wants Council review of Election Commission practices
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is asking Milwaukee voters to provide input about their experiences at the polls during the June 5 recall election, and the information provided via the online survey could be made part of a Common Council review of Election Commission practices and procedures.
Jun 18th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Letter to City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service
The attached letter was sent today by Alderman Robert J. Bauman, chair of the Public Works Committee, regarding the scheduling of Council file# 120230: Resolution directing negotiations with the City of Waukesha regarding the City’s request for water service.
Jun 15th, 2012 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Park to be dedicated Saturday at once troubled location
“From nuisance property to neighborhood jewel, this garden and park represents what is possible when people come together and take back their neighborhoods.”
Jun 15th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee’s East Side Hosts 12th Summer Soulstice Music Festival
The East Side Business Improvement District is hosting its 12th annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival on Saturday, June 23 from noon to midnight on East North Avenue, between Prospect and Oakland.
Jun 15th, 2012 by East Side BID
Letter to the Mayor
I am persistent and believe in getting to the bottom of important matters and to the residents of Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan will hold streetcar project rally, petition drive Saturday
Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a rally and news conference at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16.
Jun 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Take The Shuttle To Polish Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus! Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to Polish Fest, held June 15-17 at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Buses provide service along Wisconsin Avenue to the festival. Shuttles run roughly every 30 minutes to Polish Fest from 11:30 am to 12:30 am on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16; and from 9:00 am to 10:30 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue, except where the bus detours to travel along Michigan Street during the Milwaukee River Bridge construction (see map). When traveling to Polish Fest, the Shuttle stops between N. 6th Street and N. Jackson Street, then proceeds directly to the Mid Gate. Stops are made at all bus stops marked with the Summerfest smile logo. Shuttle fares are $3.00 round trip for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11 years), seniors (65 years and older) and persons with disabilities with proper ID. MCTS buses also serve Polish Fest with numerous regular routes in the downtown area connecting to the Shuttle. Regular MCTS fares apply for travel on local routes. Freeway Flyer service is not offered for this festival. Customers can find additional information and suggested routing via Google Trip Planner by visiting RideMCTS.com, or by calling the 24-hour automated bus information line at 414-344-6711.
Jun 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Is Your Ride to Summerfest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus! The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8, 2012. Riders can drive or take a bus to the downtown area and take a Shuttle to the Summerfest North Gate. Those farther out can park at one of 10 park-ride lots and take a Freeway Flyer to the Summerfest Mid Gate, while those traveling from north of Milwaukee can take the Ozaukee County Express.
Jun 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Optional Sewer Line Warranty Program Now Has More Than 10,000 Enrolled
More than 10,000 property owners in the City of Milwaukee have enrolled in the new, optional warranty protection program for sewer lines provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said today.
Jun 12th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Common Council to Mull Audit of MPD Crime-Reporting Practices
According to the resolution, a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation found more than 500 cases in which serious assaults were misclassified by the MPD as lesser offenses.
Jun 11th, 2012 by Joe Dudzik
Dump the Pump and Save Money with MCTS
People who Dump the Pump can save thousands of dollars each year. Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will join with other public transportation systems nationwide participating in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump on Thursday, June 21, and encourages everyone to join in.
Jun 11th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
