Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots April 3, 2018 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 3, 2018, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots
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Notice of Referendum Election
Notice of Referendum Election APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people pursuant to law: 2017 ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION 7 To amend section 1 of … [Read more...] about Notice of Referendum Election
Milwaukee Business Journal showcases Milwaukee’s business diversity
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, The Milwaukee Business Journal hosted its annual "Diversity in Business Awards Luncheon" at Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave. The Diversity in Business Awards salute the spirit of entrepreneurship, growth and optimism of companies and individuals who are positively impacting central cities in southeast Wisconsin. Pictured are some of … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Business Journal showcases Milwaukee’s business diversity
Mayor Barrett hosts gala 2018 Masked Ball for UNCF
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Mayor Tom Barrett hosted the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor's Masked Ball at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The UNCF Masked Ball is one of Milwaukee's signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it brings together local celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett hosts gala 2018 Masked Ball for UNCF
Milwaukee Urban League hosts daughters of the civil rights movement at ‘Praying With Their Feet’ discussion panel
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, the Milwaukee Urban League along with the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center hosted "Praying With Their Feet" at Pabst Theater, 144 East Wells Street. The panel discussion entitled "Daughters of the Civil Rights Movement" featured Bernice King, daughter of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League hosts daughters of the civil rights movement at ‘Praying With Their Feet’ discussion panel
Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes
Lee Holloway, a long-time Milwaukee County Board supervisor and chairman, was a blunt and liberal representative of his 5th District residents. Holloway described himself as “the product of blue-collar, working-class people.” As a politician, Holloway was known to be bombastic and successful. In his time at the courthouse, he led efforts to create a county general … [Read more...] about Lee Holloway, former Milwaukee County Board chairman, passes
Marquette President offers new President’s challenge to improve Milwaukee’s central-city neighborhoods
Marquette University President Mike Lovell, in partnership with the Johnson Controls Foundation, unveiled a new $250,000 initiative to break the cycle of poverty, crime and joblessness in a Milwaukee neighborhood by addressing one or more of the critical areas in which neighborhood inequities exist, including health, education, safety, housing, transportation and economic … [Read more...] about Marquette President offers new President’s challenge to improve Milwaukee’s central-city neighborhoods
Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
In a campaign stop three days before a crucial special election for Congress, Donald Trump advocated the death penalty for drug dealers in the course of an hour-long rambling campaign style speech where he bashed television anchors, unveiled his re-election slogan and discussed nuclear arms negotiations with North Korea. He also mentioned the Republican candidate whom he … [Read more...] about Donald Trump advocates death penalty for drug dealers in rambling speech
Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was joined by special guest Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) at the opening of the Milwaukee office for her 2018 Senate campaign. The office, located at 5040 West North Ave., is not far from the city's Sherman Park neighborhood. Baldwin's campaign manager Scott Spector called the office opening "the first of many major … [Read more...] about Senator Tammy Baldwin opens Milwaukee campaign office
