Barbara Toles and Terese Caro, two former board members of the Social Development Commission, believe the board did its best to respond to the agency’s problems as they learned of them.
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Milwaukee County appears ready to find replacement for SDC
As the Social Development Commission awaits a decision on its status as a community action agency, the county says it’s ready to work with the state to find a new partner.
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What you need to know about HACM’s hiring of out-of-state firm to run Section 8 program
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is moving forward with plans to finalize a contract with an out-of-state firm to take over its Section 8 housing voucher program.
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What you need to know about the SDC’s closing
Less than a week after the sudden closure of the Social Development Commission, there are more questions than answers about the anti-poverty organization’s future.
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District 7 Common Council candidates discuss economic issues during forum
Common Council candidates for District 7 discussed strategies to address homeownership, out-of-town property owners and licensing businesses during a community forum.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: March 27 to March 31
Remember the deadline for early voting is Saturday; give feedback on public art; check out UMOS’ events for farmworkers; get information on improving birth outcomes; and meet your neighbors and the Safe & Sound team.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Sept. 19 to Sept. 23
Celebrate the new mobile parklet in Muskego Way; preview upcoming PBS documentaries on Black history; enjoy churros, coffee and a tour of Latino Arts’ current exhibition; discuss plans to replace pavement on National Avenue; and attend a drive-thru job fair.
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New Common Council President José Pérez draws on past experience to meet current challenges
Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.