The Goyke Report


August 21, 2015
 
 Contact Me  

State Capitol
P.O. Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708

PH: (608) 266-0645
TF: (888) 534-0018
FAX: (608) 282-3618

E-Mail: Rep.Goyke@legis.wi.gov
On the Web: goyke.assembly.wi.gov 

In the District

On August 12th I was honored to be invited by Cold Spring Park Neighborhood residents to help dedicate their new community garden

On July 29th I was proud to join the Near West Side Partners, Inc. along with Mayor Tom Barrett; Alderman Murphy; Alderman Bauman; Chief Flynn; and Keith Stanley at the unveiling of NWSP's new logo and website launch. Congrats! Many exciting things to come!

Rep. Goyke with local leaders and the Near West Side Partners Inc.

At the Capitol

Please join me in welcoming my new staff member Nicole Collazo-Santiago. Nicole has previously worked in Milwaukee for 9to5 and AFSCME. The 18th Assembly District is fortunate to have Nicole working everyday alongside me on your behalf to help improve our community.

Nicole at my Capitol office

Employment Resource

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has a Skill Explorer website that provides a free job search tool allowing Wisconsin workers to search for employment opportunities that match their existing skills and training. Skill Explorer can be found by clicking here.

Workers can search for career opportunities on the Skill Explorer website by typing in their former or current job title. Skill Explorer provides a list of current openings relating to the work experience of that job through openings on Job Center of Wisconsin. Skill Explorer provides overviews explaining what each specific job entails, how much workers typically make in that position, and any special training or background needed for the occupation. Skill Explorer’s mapping function will show hot spots in the state for particular occupations, as well as allow individuals to search for current openings by county.

Rep. Goyke and fellow local leaders honoring volunteers at the Washington Park Senior Center

Mortgage Help Event

Take Root Milwaukee is partnering with the City of Milwaukee’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative and the HOPE NOW Alliance to host a free, regional Mortgage Help Event on Thursday, August 27 from 1:00 - 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Milwaukee, located at 1531 W. Vliet Street in Milwaukee.

At the August 27th event free help will be offered on a confidential one-to-one, first-come first-served basis. Homeowners will have the opportunity to meet with major lenders, the Milwaukee City Treasurer’s office, and/or local nonprofit HUD-certified housing experts to discuss their mortgage situation, explore possible modification or refinance, and get assistance with property tax foreclosures issues.

A flyer for this event may be found here.

 
 


Friends and Neighbors,

 

I hope this e-newsletter finds you and your family well and that you are enjoying your summer! When I am not at the Capitol I have enjoyed walking the family dog, jogging through our community, working on my home, and continuing my participation in Milwaukee's November Project.

 

Since my last update to you the State Legislature passed Wisconsin's 2015-2017 biennial budget and legislation regarding the sporting arena and entertainment district in Milwaukee. Even though the legislature will not fully convene until September, committees continue to meet and legislation is being drafted. I have been honored to attend a number of neighborhood events that continue to highlight the progress and build upon the momentum of positive growth in our community.

 

To also provide more news and daily updates I have expanded my official Facebook page. I hope it helps keep you informed. Please feel free to visit my page here.

 

I hope this e-update is helpful. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (608) 266-0645.


I welcome any feedback or ideas you may have. As always, please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.


 
Evan Goyke
State Representative
18th Assembly District
 

 

Rep. Goyke conferring with fellow legislators on the Assembly Floor during the 2015-2017 state budget debate

Fall Legislative Session

The state legislature continues in its current session. While the Assembly will not be meeting as a full body until September, committees continue to meet and legislation is being drafted. Our community is represented at every step in this process.

I want to provide you with an update on legislation you will see me introduce on behalf of our community this fall. I hope the summary below is helpful in keeping you informed. Please reach out to me as well on any ideas for legislation. More often than you may think the ideas for legislation come from local constituents bringing their ideas to their respective legislator. I welcome your thoughts and proposals at any time.

Local Control on Tobacco Shops

Our community has no recourse to stop the saturation of tobacco shops. Far too frequently these shops are magnets for crime and disorder. I am working on legislation that would empower our local community to hold these retailers accountable.

Business Improvement Districts

Milwaukee has several Business Improvement Districts, which are valuable tools for economic development. Wisconsin's law on BID's fails to allow a BID to expand its borders efficiently. I am working on legislation that would provide greater flexibility for our local BID districts as they continue to grow our local economy.

Criminal Justice Reform

Criminal Justice Reform is an issue I constantly work on. This fall, several proposals will be introduced with bi-partisan support. I have worked across the political aisle to find common ground on this issue and progress is being made. Stay tuned this fall for the release of several positive steps in reforming our justice system.

Telling Milwaukee's Story and Highlighting Our Progress

As Chair of the Milwaukee delegation of legislators, I have been working very hard with my colleagues on authoring a publication that highlights the positive growth and new initiatives that make our City great. You and I see them everyday and know that far too often the lens in which some view our City is clouded by negative news.

As your State Representative I am fighting to change that. Our neighboring communities and fellow citizens out-State need to know Milwaukee's value to Wisconsin. This fall you will see me release a publication that highlights  our growth, progress, and presents the very reasons why individuals should invest in Milwaukee. Whether it be residential development, small business growth, our children, schools, or recreational opportunities, among many examples - Milwaukee has a bright future and as Chair it is my pledge to ensure its story is told.

Stay tuned for updates on this project, as well as the final version for your review.

Goyke/Kooyenga School Reading Challenge

With the start of the new school year upon us I have joined with Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) to challenge ourselves and our neighbors to volunteer and read to children at a local school in need. We are very excited about this initiative and encourage you to join us! Each of us remembers how important having an individual read to us was in our early education.

Our offices stand ready as a resource to connect you with volunteer coordinators. I look forward to providing updates as our challenge progresses.

A summary of our challenge may be found here.

Rep. Goyke signing a letter to President Obama requesting that he issue an Executive Order to "Ban the Box." A copy of the letter may be found here

 

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