The City of Milwaukee wants Google to bring its super-fast fiber optic network test project here, and Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. are joining forces in seeking residents’ help with the bid.
The City of Milwaukee has earned top prize in the National League of Cities’ City Cultural Diversity Awards. The award goes to cities recognized for implementing quality and innovative programs in communities to enhance and promote cultural diversity. Milwaukee earned the first place award in its population category for implementing the Community Benefits ordinance, known as the MORE ordinance (Milwaukee Opportunities for Restoring Employment). Read more...
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 build high speed trains for Wisconsin and other states.
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.
Saturday, March 27, 10 am - 2pm MADACC - 3839 W. Burnham St., West Milwaukee
In an effort to spare lost pets and their owners the heartbreak of never being reunited, Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is hosting a clinic offering low-cost rabies vaccinations, microchips and licenses.
Nominees are being sought for the 2010 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award. The award will be presented to the City of Milwaukee resident(s) whose work best exemplifies the values and vision of former Mayor Zeidler. Nomination materials are due no later than June 30, 2010
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.
Starting Wednesday, February 3, 2010 the City of Milwaukee’s two Self-Help stations, located at 6660 North Industrial Road and 3879 West Lincoln Avenue will be closed on Wednesdays due to budget restraints. The Self-Help Centers are used by thousands of Milwaukee households to get rid of items no longer needed or that won’t fit into their garbage carts. Many use the Self-Help Centers to avoid the $50 special pick up fee for items too large for the normal crew.
From help for homeowners facing foreclosures to resources to purchase foreclosed homes, the City of Milwaukee has implemented a comprehensive initiative to address the foreclosure issue in Milwaukee. Visit www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org to learn more.
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