City of Milwaukee has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle two police misconduct cases, including one involving the son of a former state senator and another involving a Chicago family. The city of Milwaukee is set to pay $600,000 to settle two longstanding police misconduct cases involving civil rights violations against detainees. One case involves Isaiah Taylor, the son … [Read more...] about Milwaukee settles police misconduct cases involving former state senator’s son, and Chicago family
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City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
Job seekers to meet with department representatives, can apply onsite The City of Milwaukee is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the City Hall Rotunda, located at 200 E. Wells Street. This is the first in-person career fair at City Hall since prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Milwaukee job and skill seekers … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee to host career fair at City Hall
City of Milwaukee raises Juneteenth flag for the first time
On Friday, June 19, 2020, the city of Milwaukee hosted for the first time ever a special Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, to commemorate Juneteenth Day being recognized as an official holiday here in Milwaukee. “Juneteenth is Independence Day for African Americans and it is important that we celebrate and recognize the history … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee raises Juneteenth flag for the first time
Avoiding a wrong turn
Last week Governor Walker said, “I’d focus on things that improve the quality of life in the city of Milwaukee. I’d spend my time and resources on economic development projects that put people to work instead of a streetcar that will affect a handful of people on the upper east side of Milwaukee.” That’s in sharp contrast to what Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in his State of … [Read more...] about Avoiding a wrong turn