Alderwoman Coggs - 6th District

City Hall, Room 205, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202   |   (414) 286-2221
E-mail mcoggs@milwaukee.gov

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SDC’s 7th Annual Spring Community Job and Resource Fair is May 18

Employment opportunities, job training, health and educational resources, children’s activities, and housing information are some of the reasons you may want to attend the free 7th Annual Spring Community Job and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Greater New Birth Church, 8237 W. Silver Spring Dr.

Click here to view the flyer and find out more.


Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest Applications Due August 9
A major objective of this contest is to help college bound recent high school graduates in the Milwaukee area appreciate the sacrifice that African-American men and women of our past have made, and recognize their duty to continue the legacy of freedom through their activism and vigilance.

Click here to learn more about the Freedom Scholarship and to download an application.

 
Congratulations to the 2012 contest winners Ms. Imari Conner and Mr. Mikael L. Luter.
Congratulations to the 2011 contest winners Ms. Ella White Ragland and Ms. Shaleta Lathon.
Congratulations to the 2010 contest winners Ms. Devin Stanford
Congratulations to the 2009 contest winners Ms. Anelia Patterson and Mr. Anthony Kazee.
Congratulations to the 2008 contest winners Ms. Khadijah Aleem and Ms. Diandra Marbley.


Apply Online for City Boards and Commissions

New City of Milwaukee online features enable residents to quickly and easily place their names in nomination for appointments to serve on city boards and commissions. The boards and commissions applicant web pages can be accessed on the city’s main page at www.city.milwaukee.gov.

Alderwoman Coggs has been an early and strong voice in the city for increasing and expanding community access and involvement in the boards and commissions appointment process, and she encourages residents to get involved and consider submitting their name for consideration using the new options. “The public deserves a nomination system that is more accessible and transparent, and one that will include potential board and commission candidates from across the entire city,” she said. “Residents who want to become more civically active and involved should take advantage of this new process.”


UPDATE: Pleasant St. bridge Work is On Schedule

The rehabilitation of the Pleasant St. lift bridge over the Milwaukee River continues on schedule, according to the Department of Public Works.

The contractor, Zenith Tech, poured the west concrete approach deck and has essentially completed removals of the steel grid floor, structural steel and other components. During most of November, the work will focus on pouring the sidewalk on the west concrete approach and the pads for the new traffic gate arms on the bridge’s west side.

Other on-site work will include concrete surface repairs in the machinery pits and preparations for painting the stripped down lift span steel. Off-site work now includes refurbishing, sandblasting and refinishing all removed bridge machinery.

In terms of “open for business” signage related to the bridge project, the former Roots restaurant logos were replaced with Wolf Peach Restaurant logos, which opened at the former Roots location on October 31.

The Pleasant St. bridge project is scheduled to be completed by August 2013.


UPDATE: N. Port Washington Rd. Project – (Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to Olive St.)

The project that began on June 18 was completed and the road was opened to two-way traffic on Thursday, November 1. N. Port Washington Rd. between N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. and W. Capitol Dr. has been narrowed from 50 ft. to 46 ft. matching the roadway from W. Capitol Dr. to W. Olive St. Curbs and gutters were removed and replaced throughout the project corridor. Sidewalks in poor condition were replaced and driveway approaches were reconstructed. New inlet structures were installed and connected to the storm sewers.

The narrowing of the roadway has allowed for more trees and green space. In addition, one striped 5-ft. bicycle lane in each direction was installed though out the project limits.

There will still be drums in the parking lanes due to the contractor replacing sod and working on pavement that was damaged. This will also include the closure of Fiebrantz Ave. at N. Port Washington Rd. to replace cracked pavement.


U.S. Civil Rights Division Now Accepting Tips from Milwaukee Citizens About MPD

Residents who believe Milwaukee Police officers have violated their rights now have an outlet for their concerns, with the announcement by U.S. Attorney James Santelle that the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has set up a toll-free tip line and email address. The information gathered through these sources will be used to help determine whether Mr. Santelle and the Civil Rights Division should conduct a formal “pattern and practice” investigation of the Milwaukee Police Department.

Anyone interested in providing information can contact the Department of Justice by calling 1-855-544-5132 or via email at community.milwaukee@usdoj.gov. The recorded phone message is in both English and Spanish.


 

 

Report Vandalism to Vacant Buildings

  • Call WeTIP at: 1-800-78-CRIME
  • You could be eligible to receive up to $1,000 reward

 

 


Voter Identification Law

A new law in the state of Wisconsin requires that all voters show valid identification at the polls. The law goes into effect with the spring primary election, Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

For more on valid forms of identification and how to obtain them for voting:

The Election Commission can also help you find your polling location; voting wards and polling locations have changed since Census 2010.


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 286-8640.

An online version of the Call for Action is also available at www.city.milwaukee.gov/callforaction


Safe Sleep for Your Baby
The City of Milwaukee Health Department strongly advises parents NOT to share a bed with their infant. This is based on an American Academy of Pediatrics 2005 Policy Statement that states that the “risk of SIDS has been shown to be reduced when the infant sleeps in the same room as the mother,” but the AAP recommends that infants not share a bed with parents or anyone else, due to proven hazards. Click here to view a video that offers some advice on how to avoid the problems associated with “co-sleeping” with infants.


Legislation Sponsored By Alderwoman Coggs - Click on the Sponsored Legislation tab

Alderwoman Coggs' Speaking Engagements/Appearances

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Do you think you might lose your home? You are not alone.
To jump start the process of getting help, call the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council at 414-921-1090. If you need help avoiding foreclosure NOW, you can get FREE professional help from a nonprofit counselor who will help you establish a budget, understand the terms of your loan and talk with your lender. Go to www.milwaukeehousinghelp.org, www.findaforeclosurecounselor.org or www.hud.gov.


Job Resources Available in the 6th District
The Milwaukee Urban League - Workforce Development Program • 435 W. North Ave. • (414) 374-5850 • www.tmul.org
Goodwill Workforce Connection Center 3903 N. Richards St. • (414) 962-4148
Project Return - Ex-Offender Employment Readiness Program 2821 N. 4th St., #202 • (414) 374-8029 • www.projectreturnmilwaukee.org
Milwaukee Job Center YWCA 1915 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive • (414) 374-1800 • www.milwaukeepic.com/jobcenter


Fight the Flu!
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) still has a limited amount of influenza vaccine available at any of its three walk-in immunization clinics. Flu shots are $30.00 for adults and free to children under 18 years of age. Medicare Part B and Medicaid are accepted. For more information, call the flu hotline (414) 286-3616 or visit our website at www.milwaukee.gov/health.


Milwaukee Comprehensive Plan logoNortheast Side Area Plan
The Final Draft for the Northeast Side Area Plan is now up on the Department of City Development website.
For more information and updates, please visit 
www.mkedcd.org/planning/NE or call 286-5605.


 

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