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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Future of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety in jeopardy amid funding uncertainties
The Office of Community Wellness and Safety faces uncertainty in the next few years, with federal funds disappearing and the city facing its own budget challenges.
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The Housing Authority is making headlines again. Here’s what you need to know
From changes in leadership to a plethora of concerns raised by residents, challenges continue to plague the Housing Authority. Here’s what you need to know.
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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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SDC clients who need tax help can make appointments starting Monday
People who used the Social Development Commission to help file their taxes will be able to resume appointments as soon as next week.
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After months of being ignored, Housing Authority residents take a new approach to making their demands known
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, public housing residents have tried unsuccessfully for months to attend the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, or HACM, board meetings.
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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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This week, the city begins overseeing maintenance issues at Housing Authority properties
Starting this week, the City of Milwaukee will oversee Housing Authority residents’ maintenance concerns and provide funds to address them.