Mike D’Amato, who has been Alderman of the 3rd District since 1996, is not seeking re-election. His legislative assistant, Sam McGovern-Rowen, has declared his intention to run, as have two Riverwesters, Sura Faraj and Nik Kovac (Kovac works with the Currents), and UWM student Andrew Twist.
Tom Barrett
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What I Stole On My Summer Vacation
Many of us remember having to write the dreaded essay explaining what we did during our summer months away from school. We might have gone to summer camp, or on a trip with our parents. Maybe we got involved in sports, took up a hobby, or just spent the summer reading every book in the library.
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Brady Street Restaurant Owners Offer Smoking Options
by Tim Lambrecht Following the leads of cities like New York, Minneapolis, Madison and Appleton, Alderman Joe Davis suggested a smoking ban for all places that are open to the public within the City Of Milwaukee. Cincinnati recently voted down such a ban, while Chicago is currently considering it. The newly-proposed smoking ban would affect […]
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New Bronzeville
23,000 vehicles per day drive along North Avenue near I-43. Another 137,000 zip by along the freeway itself. However, if the high number of vacant lots and buildings – especially between 5th and 7th Streets – are any indication, not many of those cars stop so that their drivers can shop.
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Tim Brophy Arrested
On May 19 city officials held a press conference at 2648 N. 2nd Street, in front of a boarded up house owned by Tim Brophy, to announce that the well-known landlord had been arrested that morning near his home at North Lake Drive and Silver Spring. He was initially stopped for a traffic violation and driving without a valid driver’s license.
According to Milwaukee Police Department Captain Anna Ruzinski, Mr. Brophy had 26 outstanding warrants for property violations at the time of his arrest.
Jay Unora with the City Attorney’s office reported that as of that date Mr. Brophy had a past due balance with the City of $95,580, and 59 current cases with the Milwaukee Municipal Court.
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