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"Old fashioned service and quality" MILWAUKEE POST volume 19, issue number 3 The Milwaukee Post (ISSN 1544-1776) is published weekly by Conley Media, Milwaukee County 3397 South Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 For all departments call: 414.744.6370 news display and advertising FAX: 414.744.6884 Classifieds: 800-762-6219 ext. 5005 Classified Fax: 262-334-6252 Daryl Skaradzinski: General Manager - ext. 13 dskaradzinski@conleynet.com Dwayne Butler: Editor - 262-513-2626 dbutler@conleynet.com Law Offices of Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-7:00p.m.; Fri. 7:30-7:30; Sat. 7:30-5:30; Sun. 7:30-4:00 was one of four supervisors in attendance at Monday's meeting of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council of Milwaukee County, a consortium of the 19 mayors and village presidents. On multiple occasions during the meeting, Supervisor Peggy Romo West attempted to drive home the point that the proposal on the table is unprecedented. "You should be very concerned about this," West said. "It's why we are having this dialogue. We each represent very unique districts. We are the voice of your constituents." Abele, who attended the ICC meeting, objected to assertions the state Legislature was forcing the issue. "The state can't force this," Abele said. "This is about letting the people in this county have a say ." Municipal leaders had varied opinions on the proposed referendum, which could appear on ballots as soon as this April. Attorney James J. Winiarski (414)383-3902 We have provided probate services to the Milwaukee area for over 30 years. 228580162 3625 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milw 230130037 4640 W. Loomis Road Greenfield • 414.423.1322 See our ad weekly online at www.raysbutchershoppe.com POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Milwaukee Post 3397 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Periodicals Postage Paid at Milwaukee, WI. "I think what we're having is a debate on our democracy," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. "But at the end of the day, I think it's going to be painful to everyone." Glendale Mayor Jerry Tepper questioned the timing in April – a move he said could be challenging as County Board members work to educate the public on their roles in the communities they serve. "I've always felt that more oversight is better than less," Tepper said of his philosophy with county government. "I think you have to allow the public to understand what goes on so that people can vote knowledgeably ." Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said he viewed the proposal on the table as an outgrowth of prolonged frustration with the way county government has conducted business. "There have been years of concerns and complaints, and they went on without much resolve," Neitzke said. "(The referendum proposal) has been talked about for a while. It's not like people didn't see this coming." Last April, residents in 12 of the county's 18 suburban communities showed overwhelming support for a reduction in either the composition of the board or the salary structure by way of a non-binding advisory referendum. Opponents, however, point out the participation only represented about 20 percent of the county population and did not gauge input from many of the larger communities, including Milwaukee. The Legislature has until mid-February to decide whether to place a binding referendum question on the April ballot. The Milwaukee Post can now be found online at www.gmtoday.com

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