The rhetoric in the Hoan Bridge debate continues to gain speed. Will the facts keep pace? “City of Milwaukee Attempts to Delay Re-Decking of Hoan Bridge” screams the most recent press release from Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Patricia Jursik and State Rep. Christine Sinicki. You can read it here. The release refers to a November letter from Milwaukee [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Taking the Road Less Traveled to a Fact-Based Debate About the Hoan Bridge
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christine Sinicki, Frank Busalacchi, Hoan Bridge, Jeffrey Mantes, Patricia Jursik on December 2, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Council Unanimously Passes 2010 Budget
Posted in Uncategorized on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The South Milwaukee Common Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to approve the 2010 city budget. So, what will that mean on your tax bill? The tax rate approved by the council is about $7.09 per $1,000 of assessed valuation — an approximately 12-cent increase from 2009 — meaning that for the owner of a $200,000 home, [...]
Another Mitchell International Runway Update
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 4th District, College Avenue, Mitchell International on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I got another update in my inbox today regarding the Mitchell International Airport runway extension project. Given the proximity of the main north-south runway to the 4th District — maybe a half mile from certain parts of the district — I’ll try and keep you informed on this issue as the work continues into 2010. Here’s [...]
