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DID YOU KNOW? • You can change your language on Facebook to "Pirate." • The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, but the project was rejected. – Source: sotruefacts.com MARK BELLING Even in the suburbs, many judges are liberal Page 8 Views concealed until after they are elected 'THE FOLKS' CAN MEET DA CRUSHER — IN CUTOUT FORM – PAGE 16 JOHN TORINUS President's tariff plan would bring repercussions Page9 Trade war can't be good for Wisconsin's economy MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER MARCH 16, 2018 By DAVE FIDLIN Special to the Post WEST MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee alderman who helped spearhead the city's new restau- rant grading system is asking for support from suburban officials as the issue goes under the micro- scope in Madison. Alderman Michael Murphy on Monday discussed the new sys- tem, which rolled out in January, at the month- l y Intergover n- m e n t a l Cooperation Council of M i l w a u k e e County meet- ing, which met at the West Milwau- kee Commu- nity Center. The 19 may- ors and village presidents serve on the ICC. Since its launch, Murphy told ICC members the grading system has been successful, though he pointed out the Wisconsin Restaurant Association has been lobbying state lawmakers to abol- ish it. "We didn't do this cavalierly," Murphy said of the system, which was developed over a three-year period in partnership with the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee's Master of Business Administration program. Students in UWM's MBA program developed an algorithm around the system. Although the grading system remains in place, Murphy said the city could face challenging head- winds in the future as the WRA lobbies against the practice. Attempts to reach WRA represen- tatives for comment by press dead- line were not successful. "Right now, it's going to be a battle," Murphy said. Murphy pointed out several large cities, including New York City, have used a similar system in the past. Locally, Murphy said the system was created, in part, because, "We just don't have enough inspectors in (the) Milwaukee (Health Department)." The grading system is designed to take into account past food violations and keep restaura- teurs accountable by clearly See FOOD on Page 15 Backing from suburban officials sought by city 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 4/6/18. BRAKES most cars $ 89 95 per axle. VENDOR INFO: (414) 481-5859 259047101 Next Show April 21 & 22 2018 wirummageorama Shop Huge Variety of Quality Antique & Collectibles, Hand Crafted, DVDs, Video Games, Toys, Coins, Amish Furniture, Soaps, Pickles, Pies, Cakes, Company Overstocks and Much More! Shop Huge Variety of Quality Antique & Collectibles, Hand Crafted, DVDs, Video Games, Toys, Coins, Amish Furniture, Soaps, Pickles, Pies, Cakes, Company Overstocks and Much More! March 24 & 25, 2018 Show Hours: Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 9am-4pm Admission: $2.00 Old Fashion Flea Market TICKET TICKET RAFFLE EVERY HOUR 10AM – 2PM Alderman: Milwaukee's restaurant grading system has borne fruit Murphy

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