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Video: City, County, and State join to help Sherman Park

Posted by Staff | Aug 29, 2016 | Video |

Governor Walker announced his $4.5 Million plan to rebuild neighborhoods in Milwaukee at a press conference on August 26. This footage highlights some of his statements, along with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, as they talk about the city, county, and state efforts to create jobs and eliminate blight in Sherman Park and surrounding areas.

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