Tosa Forward News interviewed both Democratic candidates and asked them to submit written responses to questions about their backgrounds for this preview to the Aug. 11 primary election.
This week had a bit of (city) news for everyone.
Have you been following the debate over a proposed new City Hall and new library? The council voted to affirm
Six cases of West Nile Virus have been found in birds and mosquitos so far this year in four Wisconsin counties. No human cases have been reported yet in the state.
Wauwatosa gets its water from the Milwaukee Water Works. A previous fluoride supplier was unable to renew its contract, and Milwaukee received no bids from new potential suppliers.
Currently serving as community development director for Brown Deer, Nate Piotrowski will fill the position formerly held by Mark Hammond, who stepped down in May.
After Tosa Forward News reported on the looming decision, numerous District 6 voters contacted the 11 sitting members of the Common Council and Mayor Dennis McBride calling on them to appoint someone to fill Sean Lowe's former seat.
The plan approved by council was the costliest of four options considered and the only one involving building both a new City Hall and a new Wauwatosa Public Library. Construction could start in 2028, with many design details still to be worked out.
City officials have not said how many residents would benefit from waiving Tosa's overnight parking restrictions, but they indicate it is likely a small fraction of households.
Happy Friday! It was a big week at City Hall, with some significant news from the Common Council's committee meetings. A full council meeting is set for next
The permits would be available to those living within a 16-block trial area of Tosa East Towne. If they demonstrate they don't have any place else to park, they could avoid the parking tickets that normally are issued for parking on Tosa streets from 3 to 6 a.m.
The memorial is set to be built on the triangular parcel on the southwest corner of Harwood and Milwaukee avenues, possibly in time for Veterans Day this November.
Under the plan, which is due for a final vote July 28, the city would commit to spending $107.2 million on new construction for both the City Hall and the Wauwatosa Public Library while attempting to shift more of the cost to private donors.
