The Milwaukee Post

By DWAYNE BUTLER Post Editor MILWAUKEE – Willie L. Hines Jr. resigned as Common Council President to take a position at the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Hines served as Milwaukee's 15th District alderman since 1996 and council president since 2004. He relinquished his post Feb. 1 and began his new position Monday. Hines also vacated his position as chair- man of the Housing Authority board. The Common Council will make a recommenda- tion for a new president at its Tuesday meet- ing, and a special election will be held to fill the vacant council seat. "It has been an honor and privilege to serve the residents of the 15th District and all of the City of Milwaukee for the last 18 years," Hines said in a news release. "We have so much to be proud of and thankful for. After 10 years in the president's chair, the time has come for a new challenge, and to let the next council member continue the work for the district." Last fall, Hines oversaw the passage of his 10th budget as Common Council presi- dent. The budget passed unanimously, and was signed into law by Mayor Tom Barrett with no vetoes. "We have built a strong working relation- ship between the members of the council, and with the mayor," Hines said. "It was a proud moment to see the council come together, despite strongly divergent views, and pass a thoughtful budget unanimously, which then won the full support of the mayor." According to a release, Hines dedicated much of his time in office to improving pub- lic safety and developing stronger urban neigh- borhoods. "I feel good about what we've been able to do to improve our neigh- borhoods and our city," he said. "I worked to strengthen Lindsay Heights, Sherman Park, Walnut Way and other neighborhoods through- out the district where we've seen tremendous, sustained success. I'm proud of our work to forge partnerships between schools, the YMCA, the Boys & Girls Clubs and many other partners, which has led to better facili- ties for our children and more opportunities for our citizens. "Prior to creative partnerships like MetPlex, clubs and schools were built under two separate roofs," said Hines, referring to the innovative mixed-use facility just east of North 35th Street and West North Avenue that houses a school during the day and after-school and community programs in the evening and on weekends. "The schools sat empty in the evenings and the clubs sat unoccupied during the day. By bringing the city, MPS, Boys & Girls Clubs, the Potawatomi and others together, we've found innovative solutions that strengthen neigh- borhoods." Hines sponsored legislation to secure $20 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the city of Milwaukee's Me2 Energy Efficiency Program, reducing ener- gy expenditures for residents and businesses while creating jobs to implement energy-effi- ciency projects. "I see Milwaukee getting stronger," he added. "The Potawatomi are expanding their footprint and building a great new hotel. Manpower brought their headquarters downtown, Time Warner Cable stayed, and Northwestern Mutual is not only staying, they are building a new, world-class facility. The Harley-Davidson Museum, Discovery World, the Art Museum & the Public Museum, our breweries, our lakefront, our neighborhoods and all our great people – we are attracting more residents and getting recognized all over the world. "It's time for me to take on a new chal- lenge, but I'm staying right here in Milwaukee and my goal will be to continue to work to strengthen neighborhoods," he added. Alderman Michael Murphy saluted Hines in a statement that read: "The City of Milwaukee has been well-served during Willie's service as alderman and as presi- dent, as he has brought patient and thought- ful deliberation to every issue he's champi- oned and has consistently worked for the betterment of the city and its residents every step of the way." 2 • Milwaukee Post • February 7, 2014 MILWAUKEE POST volume 20, issue number 6 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 For display advertising inquires: Daryl Skaradzinski: General Manager - ext. 13 dskaradzinski@conleynet.com For editiorial inquires: Dwayne Butler: Editor - 262-513-2626 dbutler@conleynet.com POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Milwaukee Post 3397 S. 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