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Post Staff MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has voted to place an advisory referendum on the November ballot asking voters whether the state minimum wage should be raised to $10.10. The resolu- tion was proposed by Supervisor Khalif Rainey. The board voted 13-4 last week to place the question on the November ballot, alongside the governor's race and other state offices. Along with Rainey, Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Supervisors Gerry Broderick and Willie Johnson Jr. were co- sponsors of the resolution. "The problem of poverty is only getting worse in Milwaukee County," Rainey said in a previously released state- ment. "We need to do something to light a fire under the Legislature and the governor to get them to move on increasing the minimum wage. People in poverty are suffering, and I'm confident the people of Milwaukee County will speak up for those who need a raise in the minimum wage." The vote followed a short press conference at which Milwaukee County supervisors, Raise Wisconsin activists, low wage workers, and other allies spoke out in support of rais- ing the minimum wage. Devonte Yates, a national leader in the movement of fast-food workers and a Milwaukee County resident, said following the vote, "No one can survive on $7.25, and believe me, I have tried. For over a year, work- ers like me have been taking to the streets, fighting to win higher wages. Now, we are going to bring this movement to the ballot box in November." Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. On a 40-hour work week schedule, it amounts to $15,080 per year, or $290 per week. Other states have increased their minimum wage. Massachusetts passed legislation last week setting its state minimum wage to $11 per hour, while Connecticut and Maryland set $10.10 minimum wage levels in the past month. In the Midwest, Michigan and Minnesota have set higher minimum wage levels. Gov. Scott Walker and state legislators have said they oppose raising the minimum wage. Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said he plans to veto the advisory ref- erendum because of costs. Raise Wisconsin Campaign Director and Milwaukee County resident Peter Rickman DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING Tougher sentence would have saved man Page 9 Judges shouldn't be afraid to lock up repeat drunken drivers • Each year, 96 billion pounds of food is wasted in the U.S. • When the moon is directly over your head, you weigh slightly less. • Honey is the only food that does not spoil. – Source: Cool Facts app STORMS CAUSE DAMAGE, POWER OUTAGES — PAGE 6 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Kidd not the loveable choice to lead Bucks Page 11 New coach has many national media bashers Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost See VOTE on Page 2 County Board backs minimum wage hike MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER JULY 4, 2014 SEE OUR AD NEXT WEEK PAID ADVERTISEMENT JULY 17-20, 2014 JULY 17-20, 2014 ST. VERONICA'S 55TH LAST EVER SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL! 237598112 Advisory question to be placed on November ballot Rainey Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414-744-9868 With coupon. Expires 7/18/14. FREE AC CHECK most cars 239067067 5040 S. 27th St. • 282-9911 • 282-9909 • Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Hablamos En Espanol STEREO ONE STEREO ONE 1 1 Check out our website www.stereo1one.com CALL OR STOP IN FOR 25% OFF COUPON FOR ALL SERVICES LIMITED TIME We Do Custom Installation $ 79 and up $ 99 and up Auto Alarm Auto Alarm & Remote Starters Car Audio & Video $ 159 99 and up 239067050 How about sound systems for your summer fun BOAT-ATV-Motorcycle starting at $ 19 99 $ 69 99 and up No Appointments Necessary! CD Player Speakers Wheels & Tires Automotive Glass Tinting Marine Audio & Video Motorcycles Accessories & Sound Satellite Radio Products Services we provide: * MENTION AD* 2ND LOCA 2ND LOCA TION TION 7295 84th St 414-257-9823 Across from State Fair Park Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Closed Sundays