Committee minutes (Apr 29, 2026): youth advisory ordinance recommended; multiple board appointments confirmed; USDA regional food-system grant recommended

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A substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council.

Reappointment of Colleen Cheney-Trawinski to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)

Reappointment of David Stegeman to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)

Reappointment of John Rossetto to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)

Appointment of Beth Handle to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)

Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Regional Food System Partnerships Program grant.

Appointment of Melissa Muller to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)

Appointment of Erin Fonseca to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)

Appointment of Maritza Ugarte to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor.

Meeting convened at 1:35 pm

Meeting adjourned at 2:01 pm Carmen O Roman Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.