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Mayor joins neighbors for walk in Washington Park

August 19, 2015 by Sue Vliet Leave a Comment

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  • Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Ambassadors gather before the Walk. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Edward Flynn, surrounded by MPD Ambassadors, speak to members of the Washington Park neighborhood to kick off a “Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days” event, led by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The MPD Ambassador Program is part of Compete Milwaukee, the Mayor’s comprehensive workforce strategy. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • MPD Ambassador Shantrese Webb speaks about the positive impact the MPD Ambassador Program has had on her life. The program partners are the City of Milwaukee, MPD, and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Youth from Running Rebels visit with the mounted MPD before the walk in Washington Park. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Walkers cross Vliet Street at Highland Boulevard. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Mayor Barrett has held "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" events around the city this summer. (Photo by Sue Vliet)
  • Mayor Barrett and community members walk east on Vliet Street.
  • Community members and police walk in Washington Park. (Photo by Sue Vliet)

Milwaukee Police Department ambassadors joined Mayor Tom Barrett and Washington Park residents Tuesday for a one-mile walk through Washington Park, Metcalfe Park and Martin Drive, culminating in an ice cream social. Barrett is challenging Milwaukeeans to walk 100 miles in 100 days.

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