City of Milwaukee - File #: 250324

• File #: 250324
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: In Council-Adoption
• File created: 6/3/2025
• In control: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• Title: Substitute resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2025.
• Sponsors: ALD. COGGS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/11/2025	0	COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Coggs and Akuwa Dantzler - Aldermanic District 6. Tonda Thompson - organizer	Pass	5:0
6/3/2025	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
250324
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
220374, 230050, 240322
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2025.
Analysis
This resolution approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which will take place on the morning of August 2, 2025, as part of Bronzeville Week 2025.
Body
Whereas, The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, located in the area bounded by Center Street, Garfield Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and 7th Street, is a redevelopment initiative seeking to create economic development and vibrancy in this neighborhood; and

Whereas, Bronzeville Week is a celebration of African-American culture, history, art and entertainment that will take place August 2-9, 2025; and

Whereas, In conjunction with Bronzeville Week, the National Coalition for Healthy Black Families has organized the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which will be held live, virtually and in-person, on the morning of Saturday, August 2; and

Whereas, The HaRUNbee Walk/Run seeks to raise awareness of and to prevent infant mortality, a problem that disproportionately affects Milwaukee’s African-American community; and

Whereas, The HaRUNbee Walk/Run also strives to promote community wellness by encouraging families to stay healthy and fit, both physically and mentally; and

Whereas, Promoting wellness and encouraging communities to eat healthier and exercise more will help reduce the risk of infant mortality in Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which will take place August 2, 2025, as part of Bronzeville Week 2025; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Common Council calls upon public and private healthcare providers, and community organizations, to promote health and wellness and the awar...