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The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously voted on December 14 to sustain Mayor Tom Barrett’s veto, regarding the Aldermanic map that the Council passed just three weeks ago. By sustaining the veto that blocked the previously approved redistricting map, Council members have until January 18 to revise the Aldermanic boundaries. Local Latinx leaders had voiced concerns about how the map would affect their future representation. Milwaukee’s Latinx community has grown substantially over the past decade, and now represents 20.1% of the city’s total population. “I appreciate the comments shared during the Council meeting and I am pleased with the unanimous...

The Milwaukee County Historical Society is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Billie the Brownie’s first radio broadcast with a special holiday exhibit on public display until December 30. Billie the Brownie was a character that embodied Christmas in Milwaukee from the 1920s to the 1950s, and became an absolute phenomenon with children from that era. Often confused as elves, Brownies are household spirits that are invisible to humans. “Every year, people call or visit to ask about Billie the Brownie,” said Mame McCully, Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Historical Society. “He was and always will be a part...

After carefully considering the reapportionment of aldermanic districts, Mayor Tom Barrett vetoed the proposal sent to him by the Milwaukee Common Council on December 6. The Mayor’s decision followed extensive discussions with elected officials, community members, legal experts, and individuals with experience in redistricting matters. “The Hispanic population is growing in Milwaukee, and we have an obligation to reflect that growth in the aldermanic districts. The trends are clear, and the district boundaries we set today will remain in place for ten more years,” said Mayor Barrett. “It is important to establish aldermanic districts that are fair now and...