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Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill

October 12, 2013

By Ashanti Hamilton On Monday (October 7), the Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee, which I chair, voted unanimously to oppose proposed state legislation (Senate Bill 318, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alberta Darling, Ashanti Hamilton, Joe Sanfelippo, SB 318

Legislation to force the sale of MPS unused buildings is wrong

October 3, 2013

By Lynda L. Jones It began as an interest in a MPS unused school building that was “not for sale.’ Then it developed into a neighborhood saturated by yard signs, and later a march consisting of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alberta Darling, Joe Sanfelippo, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, Vacant School Buildings

Opposition to slashing Milwaukee County Board grows

January 19, 2013

Community calls on leaders to focus on real issues By Lynda Jones Opposition is growing against the plan to slash the pay, budget and ultimately the control of the Milwaukee County Board. Last … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alan Simonis, Alberta Darling, Chris Abele, Joe Sanfelippo, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee County Board, Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope MICAH, Robert Bell Photography, Theodore Lipscomb, Willie Brisco

County Supervisors speak out against plan on cuts in pay and budget

January 12, 2013

By Lynda L. Jones County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic did not mince words when she spoke out against state lawmakers taking interest in how the Milwaukee County Board should run and be … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Abele, David Bowen, Joe Sanfelippo, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell Stamper, Theo Lipscomb Sr.

County Executive Abele orders special elections

January 5, 2013

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced this week special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors. Abele’s Executive Order calls for elections to replace Supervisors Joe … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Abele, Joe Sanfelippo, Nikiya Harris, Special Elections

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Sup. Joe “THE COMEDIAN” Sanfelippo can be the change he wants to see

September 3, 2011

Milwaukee County Supervisor Eyon Biddle, Sr., released the following statement regarding the proposal to undermine the County Board’s ability to serve constituents: “Clearly, my esteemed … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Eyon Biddle Sr, Joe Sanfelippo

Legislators and candidates weigh in on Pratt appointment

January 29, 2011

Complied by Courier Staff On Tuesday, Jan. 25 acting County Executive Lee Holloway appointed former acting Mayor of Milwaukee Marvin Pratt as interim county executive until after the April 5 … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Compiled By Courier Staff, Jim Sullivan, Joe Sanfelippo, Lee Holloway, Lena Taylor, Marvin Pratt, Milwaukee County Executive

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

State takes over, fumbles FoodShare Program

November 28, 2009

Milwaukee County supervisors Joe Sanfelippo and Elizabeth M. Coggs released the following statement regarding the FoodShare program in Milwaukee County: “One year ago, during the 2009 County Budget … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Elizabeth M. Coggs, Joe Sanfelippo, Public Assistance Program

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