Hi Brenda –
As we discussed, here is information about the Jobs for Main
Street Act of 2010. I will be prepared to discuss this at the next
Judiciary and Legislation meeting (on February 1st) assuming it is
placed on the agenda as you anticipate (per Ald. Davis’ request).
Attached you will find a detailed summary of the bill
prepared by the staff of Rep. Obey as well as the actual text of the bill.
Both of these documents can be included in the briefing packets of members of
Judiciary and Legislation assuming this is a scheduled agenda item. As you
know, the bill passed the House of Representatives on December
16th. However, the Senate has yet to act.
As I noted, I have had past conversations with both
Congresswoman Moore’s office and Senator Kohl’s office about this
legislation. According to Senator Kohl’s office, they are anticipating
that a Senate version will be introduced sometime around early to
mid-February. As the summaries notes, this is a major job creation/jobs
savings bill that provides $75 billion in targeted investments for highways and
transit, school renovation, hiring teachers, police, and firefighters, small
business, job training and affordable housing. These investments are fully
paid by redirecting TARP funds for Wall Street.
As I also noted, Jobs for Main Street Act will be included in
the recommended Federal Legislative Agenda DOA is currently working on and plans
to present the Judiciary and Legislation Committee soon. However, it makes
sense for the Council to go on record now in support of this legislation
now. If you have further questions, please let me know.
Sharon Robinson
Director – Department of Administration
City of Milwaukee
414-286-3828