The Social Development Commission recently had a lawsuit against it dismissed, is dealing with a string of board resignations and did not have enough members for a quorum for its most recent meeting.
Meredith Melland
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Social Development Commission
State extends UMOS’s contract to provide food, health and housing services in Milwaukee County
UMOS will continue providing food, housing and health services for low-income residents in Milwaukee County through June 30, 2027, following a contract extension.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Here are key dates to know to vote in the November general election in Milwaukee
Absentee, or mail-in, voting is already underway for the Nov. 3 general election, and early in-person voting will start on Oct. 20.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
SDC faces new board resignations and $3.5 million deficit amid push to restart services
Two board members resigned Tuesday over governance concerns as the Social Development Commission announced it has just $2,770 in cash, a $3.5 million net deficit, and is actively considering bankruptcy alternatives while trying to revive its tax assistance program.
Posted inEconomic Development, Environment
Walnut Way secures $1.1 million to fund one-megawatt community solar project
The Lindsay Heights nonprofit announced plans to install a megawatt’s worth of community solar infrastructure at neighborhood sites to create the Milwaukee Interagency Resiliency & Access Centers for Learning & Equity, or MIRACLE.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Health and Wellness, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
4 takeaways from the public hearing on the proposed city budget
The Joint Public Hearing at City Hall included nearly four hours of comments on topics such as Flock cameras, food access, city worker pay and election commission funding.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
Social Development Commission votes on board officers, reelects Franco in chaotic meeting
The SDC board reelected Jorge Franco as board chair and selected a vice chair, secretary and treasurer during a heated meeting Wednesday.
Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
SDC faces an uncertain future: What you need to know about an agency in crisis
This week, the SDC board has convened a series of critical meetings as commissioners openly weigh bankruptcy options.
Posted inEconomic Development
Organizers seek resident feedback on King Drive Corridor Plan
The City of Milwaukee and Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 held an open house for the King Drive Corridor Plan on Tuesday, but residents can still share feedback virtually.
Posted inEconomic Development
Eleven finalists will share their business models at Rev-Up MKE on Wednesday
Rev-Up MKE, a Near West Side Partners event where small businesses can win prizes and support to develop their ideas, returns to The Rave/Eagles Club on Wednesday, Sept. 16.