Quality of Life

Landlord registrati​on program could be eliminated

Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac June 20, 2013 A bill (AB 183/SB179) now moving through the state Legislature would eliminate the City of Milwaukee’s landlord registration program – a highly successful program that has helped to resolve problems and hold landlords accountable when they have problem tenants or are negligent in maintaining a property. The bill has already passed the Assembly, has had a

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Reminder: Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday

Please plan to attend a Neighborhood Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8 pm at Riverside University High School (auditorium, 1615 E. Locust St.). 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

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Updated: Outstanding Block Club Award

On February 12, 2013, Murray Hill Neighborhood Association became the proud recipient of the Police & Fire Commission “Outstanding Block Club Involved in Crime Prevention” Exchange Club Award! Here’s what the organizers had to say about MHNA’s efforts: “Neighborhood associations can be a great way for residents to work together and get things done. For example, a neighborhood near UWM experienced a growing influx

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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

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Snow Shoveling Request

MHNA needs your help in insuring that our sidewalks are safe places to walk this winter season. Dangerous conditions with falls have resulted from sidewalks not being cleared of snow in a timely manner. City ordinance requires that snow be removed within 24 hrs. after a snow fall. Please report unsafe conditions to the Milwaukee Department of Public Works. After the City inspects and

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