Number
250060
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
Resolution naming the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."
Analysis
This resolution names the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."
Body
Whereas, Clementina Castro was a social justice advocate in the 1960s and 1970s and a key figure in Milwaukee’s Welfare Rights Movement; and
Whereas, Castro worked on issues related to economic justice and sought to improve living conditions and access to essential services for marginalized communities; and
Whereas, Castro advocated for women’s rights and in 1972 founded La Causa Daycare in order to support working mothers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City of Milwaukee park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street is named "Clementina Castro Park."
Requestor
Drafter
LRB180686-1
Alex Highley
4/21/2025