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Mayor Tom Barrett Welcomes Talgo to Milwaukee
On March 2, 2010, Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed Talgo, the high-speed train manufacturer, to Milwaukee. The Spanish company is establishing its North American manufacturing facility in Milwaukee and will buid high speed trains for Wisconsin and other states.
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Mayor Barrett Delivers 6th Annual State of the City Address
On February 15, 2010 Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his annual State of the City address at Manpower International Headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee. The speech focused on the Mayor’s goals of creating and attracting new jobs to Milwaukee, reducing crime, and preparing Milwaukee for the future.
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Milwaukee Helps Haiti - Earthquake Relief Donations
The City of Milwaukee is partnering with The American Red Cross and World Mission Ministries to collect monetary donations for humanitarian relief in Haiti. Please give what you can at American Red Cross (1-800-236-8680) or World Mission Ministries.
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Learn more about a governance change to improve educational outcomes for the children of Milwaukee:
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Mayor Barrett’s 2010 Proposed Budget Speech
On Sept. 24, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2010 proposed budget for the City of Milwaukee to the Common Council.
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Watch Mayor Barrett's 2010 Budget Hearing
Held on July 15, 2009
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Barrett Provides Criteria for Next Superintendent
Mayor Barrett recently sent a letter to MPS School Board President Michael Bonds detailing his thoughts on the search for the next Superintendent. In his letter Barrett states, “As Mayor and Chair of the MPS Innovation and Improvement Advisory Council, I know that one of the most important decisions that will be made in this community in the near future is the selection of the next Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. “
Barrett encourages the Advisory Council’s participation in the process stating, “It’s clear to me, it’s absolutely critical that the Advisory Council participate in selecting the next superintendent given the role Council members play in working with the district to achieve greater fiscal efficiency, monitoring the Corrective Action Plan and working to maximize federal dollars.”
To review the letter and the list of characteristics deemed essential in the next Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, please follow the link below.
Mayor Barrett Letter to Director Bonds
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Building Stronger Neighborhoods
The City of Milwaukee is building stronger neighborhoods through an initiative to address rising mortgage foreclosures. Visit www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org to learn more.
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Port of Milwaukee Showcases Commercial Potential
Secretary Leinenkugel listens to business
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Mayor Tom Barrett met with Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce Richard Leinenkugel and the Board of Harbor following a showcase of the Port Milwaukee businesses last Friday to discuss bringing more businesses and international attention to Milwaukee. At the meeting, Secretary Leinenkugel agreed to organize a summit with various state departments to generate commerce growth ideas and legislative options that will help draw more businesses to Wisconsin. By offering pipelines, barges, lake ships, ocean ships, two main railroads and immediate freeway access, the commercial port of Milwaukee contains more forms of transportation than any other port in the Midwest. This will be a focal point for promoting Milwaukee at the summit dedicated to increasing Wisconsin’s commercial potential.
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Appointees Named to
MPS Innovation and Improvement Advisory Council
Governor Jim Doyle, Mayor Tom Barrett and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster today named six members to the Milwaukee Public Schools Innovation and Improvement Advisory Council. Mayor Barrett will also serve on the Council as chairman.
Learn more...
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Governor Doyle, Mayor Barrett Announce Effort to Reform MPS
Governor Jim Doyle and Mayor Tom Barrett, joined by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster, recently announced a broad effort to drive innovation, school improvement and fiscal responsibility in the Milwaukee Public Schools. The announcement followed the completion of a comprehensive independent review of the finances and non-instructional operations of MPS commissioned by the Governor and Mayor in October 2008.
“The economic future of Milwaukee, and future of the State of Wisconsin, hinges on the ability of Milwaukee’s families, communities, and schools to prepare well educated, highly trained and skilled graduates for success in higher education, the workplace, and life,” Governor Doyle said. “MPS is facing tremendous academic and financial challenges, but we also have historic opportunities to work together to reform and improve academic achievement in the state’s largest school district.”
“Our paramount concern is improving the academic achievement in MPS,” Mayor Barrett said. “We need to get MPS’ fiscal house in order to free up resources to help improve academic outcomes.” Read more…
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Mayor Barrett Advocates for Reprioritization of State Transportation Spending
Mayor Barrett sent a letter to the Joint Committee on Finance urging them to amend the state transportation budget, and prioritize the maintenance of existing infrastructure before building new transportation projects.
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Mayor Barrett Travels to Washington
Mayor Tom Barrett met with Vice President Biden and testified before the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment when he traveled to Washington, D.C., this week.
On March 18, Barrett attended a White House Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference hosted by Biden. The conference addressed questions from state, county and local government officials on how to effectively oversee the spending of Recovery Act funds.
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Mayor Barrett Welcomes Teach for America to Milwaukee
 Teach for America recently announced it will have program participants in Milwaukee schools this fall. Mayor Barrett participated in the announcement on February 27th at Westside Academy.
"Milwaukee is fortunate to have Teach for America in Milwaukee," Barrett said. "Our children will benefit greatly from this program that has proven to work so well throughout the country."
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Mayor Tom Barrett Delivers
 Mayor Tom Barrett praised the city’s past achievements and outlined his plan to increase green jobs, economic development and workforce training in the coming year in his State of the City address this morning.
Speaking at the state-of-the-art Harley-Davidson Museum, Barrett called on the citizens of Milwaukee to remain optimistic during the international economic downturn. He pointed to the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Menomonee Valley and the Brewery project as examples of growth and job creation in the city.
“I am fully confident that Milwaukee will withstand the current economic downturn,” Barrett said. “We will make smart investments, continue to build strong partnerships, provide training to our workforce and improve our public schools. We will emerge as a stronger and more competitive city.”
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2009 City of Milwaukee Budget
Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his 2009 budget for the City of Milwaukee to the Common Council, one he called the most difficult he has ever faced.
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9th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail Run/Walk
 On Saturday August 9, 2008, Mayor Tom Barrett participated in the 9th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail Run/Walk. Hank Aaron has expressed excitement of what is happening in the Valley. He has an appreciation for the tremendous investment of the City and State to make the Trail and the economic revitalization a reality. Hank has expressed great enthusiasm for what these efforts can do for kids in Milwaukee.
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Gift Presentation from Ningbo, China
 On Monday July 21, 2008, the City of Milwaukee was formally presented with a gift from the City of Ningbo of two stone lions. Stone lions are traditionally used to guard a building and those within. These lions will be a lasting and powerful symbol of the friendly relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Ningbo. Pictured here are Mayor Barrett and Vice Mayor Wu Hemin.
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2008 State of the City Address |
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Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his fourth State of the City address on Feb. 14 at Direct Supply on Milwaukee's northwest side.
Mayor Barrett focused his remarks on the positive direction Milwaukee is headed and delivered good news on job growth, population increases and efforts to fight crime.
In addition to announcements regarding employment, education and business development initiatives, the Mayor focused on water and transportation issues as they affect the future of our City. |
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Milwaukee partners will receive a $15,000 award for exemplary School Safety. Latino Community Center and Milwaukee Police Department were selected from more than 400 applicants nationwide to receive just one of 11 MetLife Foundation Awards. |
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Senior Living Program Earns National Award for Excellence
The City of Milwaukee has earned a Gold Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities for a cutting edge senior assisted living initiative that provides a superior quality of life for hundreds of residents and saves taxpayer dollars.
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Milwaukee Earns Top Honors in 2007 'Most Patriotic City' Contest
Milwaukee has been named the 2007 "Most Patriotic City" by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) in the fourth year of the annual contest recognizing the efforts on behalf of veterans and service members in cities and communities across the United States. |
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Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative
Children who have an active father are more inclined to graduate from high school and pursue higher education. Children with an active father are more likely not to engage in criminal activity. Also, research has shown a direct correlation between teen pregnancy and absentee fathers.That is why I have partnered with leaders in our community – from business and education to social services and faith organizations – to launch the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative. --Mayor Tom Barrett
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New Milwaukee Job Corps Center Unveiled |
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After years of advocacy, planning and waiting, a new educational and vocational opportunity emerges. |
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2008 City of Milwaukee Budget |
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Mayor Tom Barrett introduced his 2008 City of Milwaukee budget to the Common Council today, emphasizing increased investment in public safety and job creation while holding the line on property taxes.
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Letter from Mayor Tom Barrett to Governor Jim Doyle
Adoption of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. |
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Restoring City Hall and Honoring Milwaukee's Workers
On Labor Day I celebrated the City Hall Restoration Project and honored Milwaukee laborers with the dedication of the American flag over City Hall.
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Back to School for a Year of Promise and Hope
On Tuesday, September 4, I joined Superintendent William Andrekopoulos to greet thousands of students as they headed back to classes in Milwaukee Public Schools. |
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Neighborhood Safety Initiative extended
On September 7, I was joined by Common Council President Willie Hines, Finance & Personnel Committee Chair Alderman Michael Murphy and Milwaukee Police Chief Nan Hegerty to announce the extension of the very successful Neighborhood Safety Initiative (NSI) through the end of September. |
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Manpower opens its doors on new Milwaukee Global HQ
Milwaukee is home to many great things, including a number of catalytic, groundbreaking companies from the Fortune 500 to small employers igniting our neighborhood main streets and embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of our community. |
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Local governments demand budget from legislative leaders |
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Update: Thanks to the efforts of Mayor Barrett and others, BP has rescinded their proposal to dump additional toxic sludge into Lake Michigan. |
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Wisconsin Mayors Urge Protection of Great Lakes
A coalition of Wisconsin mayors, led by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is petitioning the State of Indiana, British Petroleum (BP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider a recent decision by the State of Indiana to allow BP to discharge more pollution and sludge into Lake Michigan. The coalition is also urging the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to help. |
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Mayor Barrett appeared on The Newshour with Jim Lehrer
On July 11, Mayor Barrett talked about the need for responsible gun laws that work in conjunction with his efforts to reduce violence in our City, not against them. Specifically, Mayor Barrett addressed the need to repeal the Tiahrt amendment, federal legislation that prevents law enforcement from sharing data about guns used in crimes. |
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Strategies for a Prosperous Milwaukee
In December 2006, Mayor Tom Barrett brought together policymakers, business and community leaders for a two-day summit on community and economic development in the City of Milwaukee. |
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Mayor talks safety, education at Marquette University Law School
"We have to put more of an emphasis on talking about the good things about Milwaukee," Barrett said.
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Mayor Tom Barrett during his State of the City address unveiled his plan to create a Mayor's Office of Workforce Development to provide leadership on the issue of high unemployment and needed job training in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee demands a Comprehensive Transit Strategy that creates jobs, meets the various demands of different users and provides seamless connectivity. My plan accomplishes these critical goals and moves Milwaukee forward, and I am proud to share this vision with you.
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Watch Sustainable Boulevards, Milwaukee's strategic boulevard plan video, using Window's Media Player. (3.5 mins 10MB)
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Mayor Barrett Delivers 2007 State of the City Address
On Monday, Feb. 12, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his third State of the City address before an audience of 500 people at Tramont Corporation in Riverwest.
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Mayor's Summer Youth Internship Program
In 2007, we will continue our efforts to help young people in Milwaukee gain meaningful workforce experience. |
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Barrett Heads to DC to Continue Fight Against Illegal Guns
Mayor Tom Barrett left today for Washington, DC to attend a National Summit convened by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group he has been involved with since its inception last year. |
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Mayor Barrett's Economic Development Summit was a tremendous success. Over 700 participants gathered, demonstrating their commitment to the shared goals of creating jobs, growing our economy and improving our quality of life.
To review video presentations of the featured presenters, including keynote speakers Henry Cisneros and Paul Grogan, please visit: http://www.mkedcd.org/LeadershipSummit/
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10,000 Jobs Since 2004
Mayor Tom Barrett sets the record straight on Milwaukee's economic development efforts. "Let me just start by saying Milwaukee's programs and investments have impacted more than 10,000 jobs since I took office in 2004. And there's more."
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