Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

By Common Council President Jose Perez - Jun 8th, 2023 04:03 pm

With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available. As we have done throughout this process, the Milwaukee Common Council will continue to discuss the proposal with the community as we determine its impact on the future of the City of Milwaukee.

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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Mentioned in This Press Release

People: José G. Pérez

Government: Milwaukee Common Council

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