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News from June 2023

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Another child shot in cycle of senseless gun violence

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Investigators believe the shooting of a 9-year-old boy on Monday (June 26th) near N. 35th and W. Center Streets in the 15th Aldermanic District was related to possible retaliation for a homicide that took place at the same location on June 19th (Juneteenth).

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Joint town hall meeting to discuss sales tax proposal set for July 6

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Common Council members Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., and Alderman Mark Borkowski will be hosting a joint town hall meeting to discuss the 2% citywide sales tax proposal on Thursday, July 6.

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Proper car seat safety a simple, important practice to protect young people

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Recently, I have both heard and seen firsthand accounts of young children not properly protected in car seats.

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Monroe County is home to 186 registered sex offenders in week ending June 3

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 28, 2023

There is one less sex offender live in Monroe County in the week ending June 3 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

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City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Air Quality Alert

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

The city of Milwaukee and surrounding areas are currently under an air quality advisory, due to the presence of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

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Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival returns to celebrate music, art and more on Sunday, August 6

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

The Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival, a celebration of culture, family, and fun, is set to return in 2023 on Sunday, August 6.

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Registered sex offenders: 2,689 living in Milwaukee County in week ending June 3

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2023

Milwaukee County is home to the same number of registered sex offenders in the week ending June 3 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

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City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council adopted a file directing all City departments and Cityrelated agencies to investigate methods of generating new revenue for the City.

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The Registry shows 914 sex offenders living in Dane County in week ending June 3

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 26, 2023

There is one less sex offender live in Dane County in the week ending June 3 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

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Home sales in Milwaukee County during week ending June 24

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 25, 2023

There were 187 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending June 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Milwaukee County’s average age of fatal COVID-19 patients is 57 years old during week ending May 20

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 25, 2023

The average age of a person who died from COVID-19 during the week ending May 20 was 57 years old, according to the Milwaukee County medical examiner.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales during week ending June 17 in Milwaukee County

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

There were 208 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending June 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Brady Street community meeting to take place Tuesday, June 27

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff is inviting residents to take part in a community meeting that will include discussion of the developments planned for the Brady Street Corridor. Attendees will have the chance to join in the conversation about how Brady Street can be reimagined as a more pedestrian friendly space.

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Council adopts ordinance to limit proliferation of smoke and vape shops

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council during its regular meeting adopted file #230097 sponsored by Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff

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Council adopts resolution directing departments to explore new methods of generating revenue

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

During the Common Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Council adopted file #230261 – a resolution directing all City departments and City-related agencies to investigate methods of generating new revenue for the City.

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Week ending May 27: 187 registered sex offenders living in Monroe County

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 21, 2023

There were two more registered sex offenders living in Monroe County in the week ending May 27 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

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Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, Governor Evers signed AB245/SB301 into law, and now the work begins. I want to thank my colleagues for all of their engagement, support, and cooperation in getting us to this point.

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Council adopts Climate and Equity Plan to create a cleaner and more equitable City

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council adopted file #221233, an ordinance adopting the Climate and Equity Plan and amending the Citywide Policy Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, and directing its implementation.

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The Registry shows 2,689 sex offenders living in Milwaukee County in week ending May 27

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 20, 2023

There were two fewer registered sex offenders living in Milwaukee County in the week ending May 27 compared to the previous week, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.