Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 14
From Alderman Kovak: Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Speakers include Alderman Kovac, District One Police Capt. Stephen Basting, Heidi Weed from the Department of Neighborhood Services, and a representative from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Updated data on owner occupancy trends and nuisance
Message from the Mayor: Residency Requirement Legislation
Passing along this note from the Mayor. (Note: MHNA as an organization currently has no position on this issue.) ———————- Dear Milwaukee Residents, Business and Community Leaders: I need your help with an issue that’s of critical importance to the City of Milwaukee’s future. Since 1938, Milwaukee has required all city employees to live within its municipal boundaries as a condition of employment. The
Project Clean and Green
From the City: The 2013 Project Clean & Green program will run from April 15 through June 4, 2013. Now is the perfect time to get rid of unwanted furniture, mattresses, household items, up to 5 tires, and extra recyclables for free when you place them at your usual garbage collection point – either the curb or alley line – on your regular collection
Residency Requirement Legislation
From Alderman Kovak: The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that’s of critical importance to our future. Since 1938, Milwaukee has required all city employees to live within its municipal boundaries. The residency requirement has helped maintain a strong middle class in our neighborhoods, bolstered property values and ensured that municipal employees live among the people they serve. But now, Governor
East Library Will Relocate for Summer; Plans Public Meeting
From Alderman Kovac: Milwaukee Public Library’s East Library will be relocated during the construction phase of the new East Branch at 1910 East North Avenue. The library will move to a temporary site located at 2430 North Murray Avenue this summer. East Branch is part of a multi-use development featuring 99 apartments, a 16,000 square-foot library and retail space on the first floor and
City Notice: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Aldermen Nik Kovac and Robert Bauman would like to make East Side and Downtown residents aware of a large event happening this weekend with thousands of participants. The 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle pub crawl takes place this Saturday, March 9, starting at 2:00 p.m. on East North Avenue and on Water Street. In addition, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at noon in downtown
City Notice: The Mayor’s Challenge
Today is the final day to cast your vote and help us win the Fan Favorite contest for the Bloomberg Philanthropies‚ Mayors Challenge. Bloomberg has partnered with Huffington Post to host a „Fan Favorite‰ contest. The winner of this contest will receive $50,000 in start-up funds from IBM and promotional assistance from Huffington Post. As a proud Milwaukeean, I am asking you to join
City Notice: Snow Emergency Declared
A snow emergency is in effect in the City of Milwaukee beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28. For more information, you may call 286-CITY or visit the DPW website for more details.
City Notice: Garbage and Recycling Pick-up
Due to the present snow event, there will be no garbage or recycling pick-ups on Wednesday, February 27 EXCEPT for guaranteed recycling and automated truck routes. Be safe out there!