IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
261034
Version
ORGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER, PEREZ AND JACKSON
Title
Substitute resolution designating the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair an official City of Milwaukee event and authorizing the acceptance of funds for this purpose.
Analysis
This resolution designates the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fare, scheduled for November 7, 2026, an official City of Milwaukee event. The designation recognizes the event’s role in connecting residents with housing resources and services, increasing public awareness of valuable housing programs, and promoting collaboration among City departments, community organizations, and residents to address housing needs.
Body
Whereas, Safe, stable, and affordable housing is fundamental to the health, economic security, and overall well-being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Housing stability is closely linked to improved educational outcomes, workforce participation, public health, and community safety; and
Whereas, Residents of the City of Milwaukee continue to face housing-related challenges, including affordability pressures, displacement risks, housing quality concerns, and barriers to homeownership and stable rental options; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with community organizations, housing advocates, service providers, developers, and public agencies, works to advance policies and programs that promote equitable access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair provides an opportunity to highlight housing initiatives, elevate community dialogue, recognize housing partners, and encourage public engagement around housing policy and solutions;
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair, scheduled for November 7, 2026, is designated as an official City event; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office is authorized to accept contributions for this purpose; and be it
Further Resolved, That upon receipt and deposit of these funds, the Comptroller is authorized and directed to establish a special account within the Common Council-City Clerk’s budget for the holding of the contributions pending further Council action authorizing their expenditure; and, be it
Further Resolved, That all City departments are directed to assist as necessary to make the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair, scheduled for November 7, 2026 successful.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB181994-2
Addis Zewdie
11/02/2026
Amended by Common Council Action: 11/04/2026