Dear Members and Residents,
It’s time to renew your membership in the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association. Your membership supports our commitment to advocate for Murray Hill residents by providing a stronger voice to keep our community safe and vibrant.
The Importance of Members and Volunteers
Members and volunteers are the lifeblood of any community-based association. MHNA depends on your support to help us achieve our purpose to promote quality of life in our neighborhoods.
As a grassroots organization, we receive no assistance from outside interests and are funded only with membership dues and contributions. We could not provide our member programs, events, newsletter and website without your ongoing assistance.
Renew Today to Stay Connected! Your Membership Includes:
- A subscription to our newsletter and timely e-alerts about issues affecting our community
- Educational member meetings featuring guest speakers
- Crime and safety reports from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
- Updates from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM)
- Updates from our local and state government representatives and commercial districts
Everyone is welcome to join MHNA and participate in all our events throughout the year. Members who reside or have businesses within our geographic boundaries may also vote in elections and serve on our Board—a great way to give back to our community. We currently have a director position open and encourage members to become involved. Contact us at messages@murrayhillna.org.
2025 MHNA Member Meeting Speakers and Event Highlights:
- Carlos Martinez-Rivera, Community Outreach Coordinator, Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission
- Cheryl Nenn, Milwaukee Riverkeepers
- Senator Chris Larson and Amelia Berendt from Rep. Ryan Clancy’s office
- Gabrielle de Gail, Plastic-Free MKE and Clay St. John, MMSD
- District 3 Alderman Alex Brower
- BID Directors: Janet Henning (Downer), Ryan Laessig (East Side) and Mike D’Amato (Oakland)
- Daniel Goldin, Boswell Books
- UWM Updates from Dean of Students office, campus police, campus planning, and neighborhood liaison
- Natalie Meier, Emergency Services Coordinator for Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
- Jeff Laufenberg, City of Milwaukee Urban Forestry District Manager
- Crime and safety updates from MPD District 1 Community Liaison Officer Fidah Mustafa and Captain Robert Thiel
- 18th Annual Eggstravaganza, our annual community egg hunt in Riverside Park
- Two terrific music events: the Chris Hanson Band on Newberry Boulevard and the David Bayles jazz ensemble at the Urban Ecology Center
Strong, collaborative partnerships with East Side neighborhood groups, local commercial districts, UWM, MPD and elected officials are vital to promoting community and quality of life. We’ll prioritize noise nuisance, traffic calming, and safety issues, monitor local business activities, and stay connected with Alderman Alex Brower.
In 2026 we’ll continue our member meetings with guest speakers and dinner—an opportunity for residents to gather and participate together. We’ll support annual community-wide events, such as the Downer Avenue Bike Races, Lake Park Fourth of July celebration, our own music and Eggstravaganza events, and pursue new opportunities to promote community engagement.
Renew your membership today by returning the enclosed renewal form with your check or pay online through a secure PayPal portal on our website at murrayhillna.org/membership. MHNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your dues and contributions are tax-deductible.
On behalf of the MHNA Board, thank you for your continued support. Together, we have a stronger voice.
Kevin Walzak
President, MHNA