Jan. 2005 Bay View Compass Editorial

Dear Bay View Compass Readers,

I am looking forward to serving the needs of the constituents of the 4th County District in this wonderful New Year. I am proud to see so many positive things happening in our neighborhood here in Bay View. I'd like to give you an update on two issues I've been working on at the County Board and have received many inquiries on from the residents of District 4.

There has been a large amount of community support in actively maintaining the 2.6 acre area at 1301 East Conway St., or "Bridgeport Park" as green space. As a result, I have been working diligently with our local officials on preserving this area for our neighborhood. At the County Board meeting on November 4, 2004 a resolution I authored concerning this issue was approved. It states that the County will accept this parcel of land at no cost from the State and immediately transfer it to the City where our Alderman will work with the City to maintain it. This has truly been an example of Intergovernmental Cooperation and I am sure the citizens will be pleased with the outcome.

I also wanted to provide some information on an issue coming before the County Board soon. The Lakefront Development Advisory Commission will meet to conduct a Public Hearing and to listen to a presentation of the USS Des Moines Project being proposed on Milwaukee's Lakefront on January 19, 2005. It will take place at 6:30pm in the Harbor Lights Room at the Downtown Transit Center at 909 E. Michigan Ave. This project has been of interest to many of the residents of District 4. This is a time where the public has a chance to have their comments heard. I authored legislation which expanded the jurisdiction of the Lakefront Development Advisory Commission to include the lakefront on Milwaukee's South Side so as to ensure its representation. I hope this information has been helpful to you and as always, feel free to contact me at my office at 414-278-4232.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic

MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Courthouse Room 201, 901 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
PHONE: 414-278-4232            FAX: 414-223-1380

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