14th District Newsletters
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Whitnall Bridge Replacement
The City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) are proposing the reconstruction of the S. Whitnall Ave. Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad, located between E. Holt Ave. and E. Ohio Ave. The construction on this project is expected to start in May 2014 and be completed in November 2014.
The proposed improvement will include removal and replacement of the entire bridge structure, including piers and some approach roadway on each side of the bridge. One hundred feet of the southerly approach and 130 feet of the northerly approach will be reconstructed. Sidewalks in the project area will also be replaced.
S. Whitnall Ave. will be closed to traffic during construction, and traffic will be detoured. The project limits do not extend to any driveway approaches.
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Cheese Brine Proposal Meets Initial Approval
On February 13, 2013, the City of Milwaukee's Public Works Committee approved Alderman Zielinski’s resolution directing the Department of Public Works to report back on the potential use of cheese brine as a supplement to rock salt on city streets.
Cheese brine is a byproduct of cheese production for which, historically, there has not been any functional use. However, some communities have begun to use this substance in conjunction with road salt to help mitigate salting costs and be more eco-friendly.
Alderman Zielinski expects to see more progress on this legislation, and will keep constituents updated as it moves forward.
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New Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
Alderman Tony Zielinski joined owner Julio Lopez during the grand opening of the new Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant, 2317 S. Howell Ave., in Bay View at 10 a.m. on January 16, 2013. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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In late November 2012 Alderman Zielinski met with members of the Student Labor Action Coalition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and presented them with a Common Council commendation honoring the coalition and stating the Council’s support for its efforts to bring public attention to the unethical treatment by adidas of the former workers at the Indonesian sportswear manufacturer PT Kizone.
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Alderman Zielinski Joins UW Student Group in Fight Against Adidas
Alderman Tony Zielinski sponsored a successful Common Council resolution recognizing and supporting the Student Labor Action Coalition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in its effort to bring public attention to the treatment by adidas of the former workers at the Indonesian sportswear manufacturer PT Kizone.
PT Kizone, an Indonesian subcontractor of adidas Group, abruptly closed its factory in January 2011, leaving 2,800 workers jobless and without severance payments worth $1.8 million owed to them. The coalition has called for UW-Madison to honor its contract conditions requiring the adidas Group to adhere to local labor laws and give the adidas Group 90 days to remediate the violations by paying the workers of the PT Kizone company the money owed to them.
The Common Council resolution, approved by the full Council in October 2012, notes the city’s support for the ethical treatment of all workers through purchasing procedures and agreements, and notes the Council’s support for the Coalition’s efforts to have the workers at PT Kizone be rightfully compensated.
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Little Free Library
Alderman Zielinski joined neighbors on November 13, 2012 for the unveiling of a new “Little Free Library” installation on city-owned land near S. Superior St. and E. Oklahoma Ave. The Little Free Library operates under the idea that people can take a book to read – and also leave a book or two inside for others to read. “This is a great way for us to encourage literacy and to just share some outstanding books with others,” Alderman Zielinski said.
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“Buy Milwaukee/American” Proposal Passes Common Council
The full Milwaukee Common Council has passed a proposal that will require the City of Milwaukee to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods.
Ordinance author Alderman Tony Zielinski applauded the broad support the proposal received, and said that passing it into law can have a significant positive impact on the local and American economies. As a major purchaser of goods, a decision by the City of Milwaukee to invest taxpayer money in the local economy should pump millions of dollars into creating much-needed jobs that otherwise have been shipped overseas.
“Our taxpayers want those jobs here,” Zielinski said. “And the city should use its purchasing power to support local employers and the Milwaukeeans they hire.”
Anyone interested in learning more can email Alderman Zielinski.
Click here for more information
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 The ArtStop Shelter
This artist’s rendering (left) of the ArtStop shelter shows what the 32-foot tall structure will look like when it is in place at the busy crossroads of S. Kinnickinnic and E. Lincoln Avenues. The ArtStop shelter will be a significant aesthetic improvement over a somewhat dilapidated bus shelter that has been at the location for years.
The ArtStop project is also an important public amenity that is part of the ongoing revitalization of the KK and Lincoln crossroads, and it will also serve a practical purpose as a bus shelter. The shelter’s lighting will help set the mood after dark, and that lighting will be powered by 100% renewable energy.
The Kinnickinnic Avenue Business Improvement District has voted to maintain any ongoing maintenance costs associated with the project, meaning no taxpayer dollars will be used for upkeep. The lion’s share of the construction costs for the project are coming from the estate of Donald Dombrowski, who bequeathed his entire estate to the city’s Department of Public Works.
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 Call For Action – Governmental Phone Directory
This PDF printable version is arranged alphabetically by specific topics and problems, and it provides phone numbers and web addresses to help you reach the people who perform hundreds of services in city government. The back pages also include county, state, and federal phone numbers, and additional numbers and web addresses of other frequently requested, non-government services and organizations.
The City of Milwaukee takes pride in its reputation of providing efficient, high quality, responsive, and cost-effective services to
residents and businesses. The Call for Action booklet is well organized and can quickly connect you to the services and information you need.
A limited number of booklets can be obtained by contacting my assistant at 286-2873.
An online version of the Call for Action is also available at www.city.milwaukee.gov/callforaction
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The Office of Environmental Sustainability's Proposed Wind Turbine
The City of Milwaukee is considering building one wind turbine at one of two potential sites at the Port of Milwaukee. This project would serve as a high-visibility demonstration of the city’s commitment to renewable, clean energy, reduce the city’s energy costs, improve air quality and support the Port’s strategic objectives.
The following links provide background information on the project.
You can also visit the Office of Environmental Sustainability to learn more.
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Ald. Zielinski Launches Unemployment Task Force
On July 7, 2010 the Common Council approved a measure that creates a city task force, initiated by Alderman Zielinski, to address the unemployment crisis as it specifically relates to African American men in our community.
“When statistics show that unemployment in Milwaukee so dramatically affects black men, it is our moral and social responsibility to put resources and innovation together and take the lead in developing solutions,” Alderman Zielinski said.
A number of community leaders, educators, legislators and activists are part of the task force and the body will report its findings and proposals to the Common Council.
 Massive Graffiti Tag Moves Up News Conference
A massive graffiti tag sprayed on a Marquette Interchange wall pushed Common Council members and other officials to move up a planned news conference.
During the news conference at S. 15th St. and W. St. Paul Ave., Anti-Graffiti Policy Committee chair Alderman Tony Zielinski was joined by vice chair Alderman Terry Witkowski, member Alderman Bob Donovan, a state Department of Transportation official, a representative of the city Dept. of Neighborhood Services (DNS) and citizens who are active in removing graffiti from their neighborhoods.
Alderman Zielinski said the freeway graffiti incident is indicative of a recent “ramping up” of graffiti activity that all Milwaukeeans must fight against. “We are fighting a battle that requires ‘all hands on deck,’ and part of what we’ll be talking about today is the importance of citizens and neighbors getting involved and lending extra hands in the battle against graffiti,” said Alderman Zielinski.
DNS has anti-graffiti inspectors who assist groups interested in removing graffiti, and DNS takes reports of graffiti and also alerts owners when their property is hit with graffiti. If need be, DNS can issue orders to remove it. Citizens who see vandals doing graffiti are reminded they should call 911. To report graffiti on property call DNS at the Anti-Graffiti Hotline at 286-8715 or use E-Notify. For more information about graffiti removal techniques, click here.
Opposing The “Wheel Tax”
As a result of constituent feedback, Alderman Zielinski voted against the proposed “wheel tax” the Common Council passed. The tax adds an additional $20 to vehicle registration fees (for vehicles under 8,000 pounds), and Alderman Zielinski continues to work with constituents who have called in adamant opposition to this additional fee. The Alderman believes this additional fee is not the best choice for financing road work within the city, and says his vote will continue to reflect the district’s best interests.
Bay View Is A Targeted Investment Neighborhood
Ald. Zielinski is happy to bring Bay View its first TIN! The program is an essential tool to sustaining and revitalizing neighborhoods. It funds small areas of the city in an attempt to help encourage owner occupancy and to support the safety and aesthetic quality of the neighborhood. Homeowners in the target area are offered a combination of low interest and forgivable loans for home improvements and opportunities to rehabilitate rental housing in the area are available. Learn more about the Bay View TIN at www.mkedcd.org/housing/nidc or call Linda Nieft at 482-1000.
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