By Dylan Deprey There were 103 homicides that occurred during the summer of 2015 in the city of Milwaukee. This was a jump from the 86 that had occurred the previous year. The spike in violence … [Read more...]
Community Brainstorming turns Civic Lesson and Explains Committee Positions
By Dylan Deprey An “angry white man” expressing his fear for the children of Milwaukee and its lead pipes. A woman whose sewer system broke was charged by the assessor’s office and could not … [Read more...]
Council President Hamilton urges community support for “Violence Prevention Month”
For the second year, the City of Milwaukee will recognize May as Violence Prevention Month. Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, the city’s Office of Violence Prevention, the Milwaukee Police … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Takes Oath of Office at Moody Park
By Karen Stokes On a sunny, monday morning at Moody Park in the Amani neighborhood, a crowd of residents and county officials gathered to witness Chris Abele swear the oath of office for his … [Read more...]
Hamilton Announces Fight Against Crime and Abandoned Buildings
By Dylan Deprey There is nothing more unpleasing to the eye then half of a demolished building. The jagged wooden boards of what used to be a thriving business hang, moving with sudden gusts … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for Milwaukee Common Council
By Karen Stokes Energy and excitement filled the room as city politicians, citizens and clergy gathered to celebrate a new beginning in Milwaukee. The inauguration of City of Milwaukee elected … [Read more...]
Inauguration of the City of Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall
When black men lock arms… Inauguration of the City to Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall. Mark Wade, Our Power Our Future, Treasurer 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper II, Kalen Haywood, CEO … [Read more...]
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Milwaukee Courier Political Endorsements
Election Day is when “We the People” are in full gear and are able to revel in our personal participation. It is also when we can indulge in the idea of hope: hope that the new crop of leaders will … [Read more...]
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton’s Policy Agenda Puts Our Community Back To Work
Mayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Apply for a Transitional Job through Compete Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – Recently, Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton kicked-off year two of the successful workforce program Compete Milwaukee. To date, nearly 200 City of Milwaukee residents have … [Read more...]
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