by Monica Reida Who said money can get you what you want? At the end of the February 16 primary, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was behind Sen. Chris Larson (D-7th) by more than 700 votes. Although they both are advancing to the April 5 election, the result of this primary is a little surprising. […]
Milwaukee County
Pirate Party candidate runs against two politicians named Chris
by Monica Reida Joe Klein is no stranger elections. Klein, a founder of the Wisconsin Pirate Party, ran for Milwaukee County Executive in 2004 and state assembly in 2014, losing both times. He is currently running for Milwaukee County Executive against incumbent Chris Abele and State Sen. Chris Larson (D-7th). “We have two democrats running,” […]
Estabrook dam still an issue going into election season
by Monica Reida Due to a lack of action from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, the Estabrook Dam on the Milwaukee River continues to stand without a decision made as to if it should be demolished or repaired. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ordered the county to open the gates of the dam […]
Bits and Pieces July 2015
ARTBAR, DINO’S TEAM UP FOR MISHMASH FEST 2015 This years MishMash festival is coming up, and once more Art*Bar is hosting its second annual “Riverwest Has Talent” competition. The attraction will be held intermittently between live bands on our main stage on Friday July 24th. Dino’s will be adding a stage to the festivities as […]
Dam Decision – Remove It
Photo and story by Vince Bushell You can’t make everybody happy. The common good should determine resource management. Resources include public land and water, and public finance. Science is not opinion. Some aspects of best use in the public arena are opinion. The above aphorisms are criteria I use to make a judgement on […]
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