On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by local faith leaders, city officials, Milwaukee Police Department leadership and the Office of Violence Prevention during the "14th Annual Ceasefire Sabbath Kick-Off Breakfast," at Parklawn Assembly of God, 3725 N. Sherman Blvd. This year’s breakfast focused on building trust between the police and … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett hosts annual ‘Ceasefire Sabbath Kick-Off Breakfast’
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City wide ‘Denim Day’ seeks to raise awareness about sexual assault
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (back row center), religious leaders and members of faith-based organizations participated in the 7th Annual Denim Day in the City of Milwaukee on April 25, 2018 during a press conference at Pathfinders. The month of April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Denim Day Milwaukee seeks to raise awareness about misconceptions concerning sexual … [Read more...] about City wide ‘Denim Day’ seeks to raise awareness about sexual assault
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
Double-take on Fire and Police Commission nominee
The controversy and delay in the appointment of Ann Wilson to the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) was “due to the Common Council injecting politics into the Fire and Police Commission, and we try to avoid that,” FPC FPC executive director Michael Tobin said. Historically, for mayoral appointments the Common Council has always had the authority to hold public hearings on any … [Read more...] about Double-take on Fire and Police Commission nominee