The City of Milwaukee withdrew Jackie Q. Carter from her appointment on the Social Development Commission board on Friday.
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Posted inEconomic Development, Social Development Commission
Lawsuit updates, board resignations and more: Here’s the latest on SDC
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.
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 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, 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, Social Development Commission
Bankruptcy talk; new life explored for former North Avenue headquarters: Here’s the latest on SDC
The Social Development Commission Board of Commissioners voted to hold off on a decision about whether to file for bankruptcy during an emergency meeting Monday night.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Social Development Commission considers bankruptcy pathways as it deals with debt
Options include filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 for liquidation or under Chapter 11 for restructuring, or continue trying to secure funds to relaunch as a scaled down organization.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
SDC moves to keep Teutonia building out of foreclosure
SD Properties Inc., the property corporation affiliated with the Social Development Commission, is working with the City Attorney’s Office to avoid foreclosure on its property at 6850 N. Teutonia Ave. A judge approved a default judgment against SDC in a separate contract lawsuit.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
COA executive director calls for transparency from Social Development Commission, clear timeline on when it will pay debt
Amy Rowell, executive director of COA Youth & Family Centers, said SDC owes her organization more than $150,000 and hasn’t been transparent about what went wrong.