By Karen Stokes The Construction Business Group’s (CBG) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development Initiative (DBEDI) and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Capital … [Read more...]
The 95th Birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated at the Milwaukee Public Library on July 18, 2013
Hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., South Africa Honorary Consul for Wisconsin and attended by many other well wishers of Milwaukee, the 95th Birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated at the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Common Council reallocates federal funding to support community-based initiatives
The Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday gave its final blessing to a plan by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. to redirect $1,000,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding from City of … [Read more...]
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Searching for a culprit in Milwaukee violence? Let’s all look in the mirror
By Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. This past weekend, two homicides occurred in the aldermanic district that I represent. I deeply regret these senseless tragedies, and I accept full responsibility as … [Read more...]
Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations
One million dollars in federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) would be redirected from City of Milwaukee agencies directly to community organizations, initiatives and groups that support … [Read more...]
“Nelson Mandela Day” in Milwaukee July 18; join the global movement for good
Thursday, July 18 marks the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela and the fourth “International Nelson Mandela Day.” A celebration honoring the admirable leader’s contributions will take place July 18 in … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Immigration Summit Held
The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee was one of several key issues discussed this week during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and … [Read more...]
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Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals
By Alderman Joe Davis The Milwaukee Police Department continues to operate under a heightened level of scrutiny in the wake of several incidents in which officers overstepped their authority. … [Read more...]
Indonesian Consul General visits City Hall
Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy visited City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee , according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the … [Read more...]
Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus post
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities … [Read more...]