The “Justice For Joel” rally began on the steps of the Milwaukee County Courthouse, with calls for the dismissal of Michael Mattioli from the Milwaukee Police Department.
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This week, every City of Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail. The postcard will provide residents written and visual information on how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot, encouraging use of the myvote.wi.gov website. Additionally, residents can visit one of eight Milwaukee Public Libraries to receive assistance with the registration or absentee process. “The City of Milwaukee is committed to protecting our citizens’ right to vote and protecting their health. We especially want to encourage Milwaukee residents to vote...
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Before COVID-19 upended plans for 2020, the Democratic National Committee was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee this week. As the community continues to adjust to the new realities of 2020, the “Light the Hoan” project released an update outlining its plan to illuminate a path forward. The hope is to give Milwaukee something to celebrate, with the completion of the first phase of the project. Enough funding has been raised to move ahead with installing lights on the west side of the bridge, allowing it to be lit later this summer. All funds raised for the lighting, installation,...
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Milwaukee-based Forward Latino joined with meat workers and allies nationwide to file a racial discrimination complaint on July 8 to challenge the harmful actions by meat processing corporations, alleging that their lack of COVID-19 protections have caused the needless suffering of workers. A nationwide coalition of organizations that advocate for meat processing workers, and allied groups, filed an administrative civil rights complaint on July 8 with the U.S. Department of Agriculture alleging that in addition to being disastrous for the wellbeing of workers and for public health, two major meat processing corporations’ have engaged in racial discrimination prohibited by...
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During the Milwaukee Common Council meeting on July 7, a resolution was adopted by all members that directs the Milwaukee Police Department to seek approval by the Common Council before any type of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade, and militaristic equipment can be purchased. The resolution stated that the Police Department shall obtain approval by resolution from the Common Council before seeking to purchase, requisition or otherwise procure military-grade equipment from the city purchasing director using budgeted funds. “This legislation was birthed out of community conversations and a desire for the public to know more about militaristic equipment and ensure greater...
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With parks and trails in high-demand during the summer, a new “Love Your Parks” campaign launched on July 3 with the aim to rally community support around much-needed funding for Milwaukee County’s parks. Access to parks, trails and open spaces have become more important than ever during this time as Milwaukee County struggles from the impacts of COVID-19, racial inequities, and the impacts of years of budget cuts. The new Love Your Parks Campaign launched as a way to provide new ways for the community to help the parks they love through volunteering, donating, and sharing stories of why...
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