City of Milwaukee - File #: 261034

• File #: 261034
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution-Immediate Adoption
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/4/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 11/4/2026
• 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.
• Sponsors: ALD. STAMPER, ALD. PEREZ, ALD. JACKSON
• Indexes: HOUSING, MUNICIPAL FINANCE

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
11/6/2026	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
11/4/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	AMENDED; Minutes note: Ald. Coggs expressed concern that the title of this RESOLUTION may present confusion in relation to an existing event of the same nature called the Housing Resource Fair. Ald. Stamper agreed to change the name to read “Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair.” There were no objections	Pass	15:0
11/4/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0

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...