Although time was limited, one of the challengers to Penny Podell, long-time East Side resident Gerry Broderick, was available to answer a few questions on his campaign for the 3rd District Milwaukee County Supervisor position. Broderick’s background includes police work and neighborhood activism in his Murray Hill neighborhood as well as with the Oakland Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).
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Facing Gentrification
When my family moved into this neighborhood almost two years ago, it was to escape the high rent on the East Side and get out of apartment living. We were tired of living in a noisy building full of college students, and we wanted a bigger space for our growing family. We found a little […]
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What Would “Green” Restoration and Remodeling Work Look Like?
by James J. Godsil, President, Community Roofing, Inc. I think there are many things that restorationists and remodelers could do to increase the planet-friendly nature of their work. In roofing, for example, I would argue that complete tear-downs and oriented strand board or plywood decking is contrary to the essence of green restoration. Why not […]
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Penny Podell Faces Recall
County Supervisor Penny Podell, who represents Riverwest and the East Side in county government, has been campaigning to convince constituents that they should continue to support her, despite her voting for the pay increase that resulted in County Executive Tom Ament stepping down.
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The Ballot Box
Riverwest, East Side & Harambee Election Info For more info on how to become a poll worker, how to register, or where to vote, go to http://www.milwaukee.gov or call the Election Commission at 286-3491. Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day. GENERAL ELECTION November 7, 2006 Milwaukee County District Attorney (open […]
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