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DID YOU KNOW? • From 1814 to 1830, the flag of the Kingdom of France was plain white. • O.J. Simpson was originally cast to play Terminator, but director James Cameron did not feel that Simpson would be believable as a killer. – Source: sotruefacts.com MARK BELLING Put Jerry Kramer in the Hall of Fame Page 8 Epic oversight can end this weekend IS THIS THE YEAR JERRY KRAMER GETS INTO THE HALL OF FAME? – PAGE 10 GOV. SCOTT WALKER The state of our state is historically strong Page 9 'Ambitious agenda' designed to maintain momentum MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FEBRUARY 2, 2018 By DAVE FIDLIN Special to the Post MILWAUKEE — Concerns with lead prevention in Milwaukee's water supply this week spilled over into a broader look into how the city's health department is being operated. More than half of the city's aldermen are openly asking for a legal opinion on Mayor Tom Barrett's appointment, without formal Com- mon Council approval, of an interim health commissioner. The over- ture comes at the same time a report has been released on the state of o p e r a t i o n s within the health department and questions of how severe the city's lead-based infrastructure has impacted resi- dents — particularly children. On Monday, Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Aldermen Mark Borkowski, Milele Coggs, Bob Donovan, Chantia Lewis, Jose Perez, Khalif Rainey and Russell Stamper II sent an open letter to City Attorney Grant Langley on Barrett's hiring of Paul Nannis to the health com- missioner post on an interim basis. Nannis, who helmed the city's health department from 1988 to 1998, is poised to succeed Bevan Baker, who resigned abruptly Jan. 11 after reports surfaced the agency under his watch failed to inform families of children who tested positive for elevated lead levels. This week, Nannis reportedly began working within the health department, even though the council is not slated to act on the appointment until the next regu- lar meeting Tuesday. "Mr. Nannis is a private citizen with access to health information, and several council members believe this could pose a liability risk," the eight council members said in the joint statement. See NANNIS on Page 15 Nannis steps in after Baker resigns and new concerns of health department operations arise Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414-744-9868 With coupon. Expires 2/16/18. BRAKES most cars $ 89 95 per axle. Aldermen question Barrett's interim health commissioner appointment Barrett Brenwood Park Independent Senior Apartments 9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin • 414-427-8499 Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation www.Brenwood-park.com **Income Restrictions May Apply 259047053 Pet Friendly Free Shopping Shuttle Free Friday Breakfast Bible Study Billiards Birthday of the Month Free Coffee Bar Storage Units Balcony, Deck or Patio Free Parking Washer & Dryer in Select Units Beauty Shop on-site Fitness Center Exercise 3 Elevators Cable Ready On-site Bank Fitness Center *Lease must start by March 1st, 2018. Select units only. Call to schedule your personal tour today! HEAT & HOT WATER INCLUDED! 1 Bedroom $775 ** 2 Bedroom $931 ** BASEBALL DARTS MINI GOLF BINGO CARD NIGHTS FLOWER ARRANGING HOLIDAY PARTIES FREE ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & CRAFTS WII BOWLING FREE FRIDAY CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS TEA PARTIES AND MORE! $ $ 5 5 0 0 0 0 * * O O F F F F F F i i r r s s t t M M o o n n t t h h ' ' s s R R e e n n t t ! !