E-Updates

In case you missed it, the City of South Milwaukee and the City of Oak Creek will enter into an intergovernmental agreement under which Oak Creek will begin providing dispatch services to South Milwaukee.

Earlier this year, I asked you to nominate a first responder for First Responder of the Year. I received several impressive nominations for very deserving first responders! In October, I presented the First Responder of the Year award to Captain Dan Fournier of the South Milwaukee Police Department (SMPD). However, I wanted to take the time to honor the other nominees, as well.

Don't forget, my last listening sessions of the calendar year will be on Wednesday, December 13^th. 'Coffee with Jessie' will be a drop-in style opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas on what's happening in our state. Feel free to drop-in any time in the hour that I will be at the coffee shop nearest you.

Two weeks ago, the Assembly convened in a Special Session called by the governor to pass a broad workforce package, which would have cut taxes by $2 billion for the middle class. It also would have expanded the child and dependent care tax credit – something Gov. Tony Evers campaigned on last year. Our bill would have raised the state tax credit to 100% of the federal credit, helping young families afford childcare.

The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is facilitating a Public Involvement Meeting to provide residents with additional information on the proposed roadway improvements on West Rawson Avenue from South 13^th Street to South Howell Avenue. This will also be an opportunity for you to provide input on the design process.