Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has launched the 5th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2012, challenging students to analyze the concept of “freedom” and – in an essay of 1,000 words or less – … [Read more...]
State Representative Elizabeth Coggs announces her historic run for the Sixth District Senate
State Representative Elizabeth Coggs officially announced that she is running for Sixth Senate District Seat for the State of Wisconsin. The official kick-off for the campaign was held on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Alderwoman Coggs decries murders, calls for collaboration with residents
The 6th District has witnessed three shootings in the past week within our neighborhoods and two of the cases, the shootings at 3244 N. 9th St. and 3043 N. Buffum St., still have no suspect in … [Read more...]
Petition effort calls for keeping Milwaukee USPS stations open
Residents can now sign an advisory petition opposing the closings or consolidations of five inner city Milwaukee U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stations, according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. “We … [Read more...]
Freedom Essay Scholarship
This summer, Ald. Milele A. Coggs offered college-bound students a chance to help pay for their education in exchange for their statement on what the concept of “freedom” means to them. This year’s … [Read more...]
Public meetings set on possible closures, consolidations of USPS stations
The first of three scheduled public meetings regarding the possible closure or consolidation of five inner city Milwaukee U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stations took place on Wednesday (October 19) … [Read more...]
Council members lobby against post office closings
The Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. station of the United States Postal Service, located in the 6th aldermanic district, is one of five offices slated for closure. A letter sent to the Postmaster General … [Read more...]
Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest deadline extended
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs’ 4th Annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest for 2011 has extended its deadline. The contest challenges students to put into words what the concept of “freedom” means to … [Read more...]
Elected officials oppose post office closings in Milwaukee
By Lynda Jones Wisconsin elected officials held a press conference this week in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office to challenge the proposed closures of five Milwaukee area … [Read more...]
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Our children, our future
State Fair, Riverwest, and beyond By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs One might not realize it by watching the news or reading some of the headlines lately, but untold thousands of our city’s African … [Read more...]
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