Milwaukee, WI
‘They help us find a common ground’: How Mediate Milwaukee serves tenants and landlords | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
On the peak of the pandemic, Franklin Colon mentioned he misplaced his job as a result of he needed to keep residence along with his young children.
The only father of three began to use for brand spanking new jobs however had no luck. Afraid he and his kids can be out on the streets, he reached out to Mediate Milwaukee for assist.
“The mediators saved my life,” he mentioned. “They walked me by way of the whole course of from speaking with my landlord to making use of for and getting rental help.”
That’s the premise of what Mediate Milwaukee does for its shoppers.
Mediate Milwaukee, 1915 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is a nonprofit that gives free mediation providers for tenants and landlords.
“The first cause folks attain out is as a result of they’re liable to being evicted. However generally folks attain out as a result of they’re having a dispute with their landlord or tenant and might’t talk,” mentioned Joanne Lipo Zovic, one of many group’s mediators. “We work with everybody however prioritize those that are liable to dropping housing.”
The group does this by bringing events collectively.
“Mediation is a impartial secure house,” mentioned Dean Fiorentino, a landlord. “They assist us discover a frequent floor and get a mutual understanding.”
Fiorentino mentioned communication may be one of many largest challenges he faces when working with tenants.
“Mediators are in a position to clarify what I could also be attempting to elucidate to tenants with out the feelings,” he mentioned. “Actually, I can say the very same factor as mediators, however tenants reply higher to it when it’s them.”
Additionally, he mentioned, Mediate Wisconsin frames, in writing, what he and a tenant collectively agreed to–one thing he wouldn’t have the capability to do in any other case.
Amy Koltz, the president and government director of Mediate Milwaukee, mentioned the nonprofit employs three paid employees and has a couple of volunteers. Final yr, the group acquired 1,200 purposes for its providers. To date this yr, there have been 431 purposes, she mentioned.
Shawn Payne went by way of mediation along with his property administration firm after dropping his job and changing into unable to pay hire.
“We had come to an settlement, and I used to be on observe to pay again, however I suppose they (the property administration) misplaced persistence and filed an eviction,” Payne mentioned. “I reached out to Joanne and defined the state of affairs, and she or he switched gears and helped me get hire help, so I used to be in a position to keep in my condominium.”
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Should you assume you want mediation along with your landlord or tenant, you may apply right here.
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Milwaukee, WI
Game Thread #38: Milwaukee Brewers (22-15) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (15-22)
Game two of the Brewers-Cardinals series is tonight, and another big Brewers prospect makes his debut: Robert Gasser gets his first MLB start tonight. He’ll face long-time veteran Lance Lynn, who the Brewers have seen plenty of over the years.
The Brewers will use a very similar lineup to yesterday. The only changes are that Christian Yelich will DH and Blake Perkins replaces Gary Sanchez in the lineup. The outfield spots will also shake up, as Perkins will take center field, Sal Frelick moves to right field, and Jake Bauers moves over to left field.
Here are the lineups for tonight. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. on Bally Sports Wisconsin and the Brewers Radio Network.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee firefighters wanted; 2024 application process open
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee has opened its application process for the hiring of Milwaukee Fire Department firefighters.
A news release says the examination process may include a basic knowledge test, structured oral interview, CPAT or other physical ability test, and background investigation. All phases of the examination must be successfully completed in order to continue in the selection process. Failure in any segment of the examination disqualifies a candidate from continuing in the selection process.
Officials say the current annual salary range is $38,412.60 to $85,240.27. Appointment is at the beginning of the range. After academy training is complete, the salary increases to $51,216.80 annually with benefits.
Who is eligible?
Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the examination will be placed on an eligible list for consideration for employment. Eligible lists are good for 2 years unless abolished or extended by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
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Candidates offered employment must successfully complete a background investigation, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug test as a condition of employment.
Final appointment to the position of Firefighter is contingent upon passing all pre-employment components, the number of vacancies, State of Wisconsin EMT licensure, and approval by the Fire and Police Commission.
Milwaukee Fire Department
It is anticipated that this list will be used for hire of candidates in August 2025.
Milwaukee, WI
Top Prospect Robert Gasser Set To Debut For The Milwaukee Brewers
The time has finally come for Robert Gasser.
Gasser, the Milwaukee Brewers’ top pitching prospect is expected to make his major league debut Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field.
“We told (Gasser) in spring training, even before the injury, that you’re going to pitch in the major leagues, so prepare for your debut,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Thursday ahead of a 7-1 victory over the Cardinals.
Gasser’s debut comes nearly two years after he was acquired by Milwaukee as part of the deal that sent closer Josh Hader to the Padres in July 2022. He had gone 4-9 with a 4.18 ERA in 18 starts for San Diego’s High-A affiliate at the time of the trade but the Brewers promoted him to Double-Biloxi where he went 1-1 with a 2.21 ERA in four starts before earning a promotion to Triple-A Nashville, where he went 2-2 with a 4.44 ERA in five starts to close out the season.
He was named the Brewers Co-Minor League Pitcher of the year in 2023 after going 9-1 with a 3.79 ERA in 26 appearances (25 starts) for Nashville. Gasser might have had a chance to make the Opening Day roster this season had bone spurs in his throwing elbow not sidelined him during the final days of Spring Training.
Gasser opened the season on the injured list but made his debut with Nashville on April 24 and compiled an 0-1 record and 5.25 ERA in three starts while striking out 17 batters over 12 innings.
“They were happy with how I was in spring, what I was bringing to the table,” Gasser said. “It was more so just making sure I was sharp when I got back and getting my pitch counts up.”
The Brewers’ starting rotation was already a work in progress heading into the season but has become a makeshift operation thanks to a rash of injuries, including a season-ending UCL tear for veteran left-hander Wade Miley.
Freddy Peralta’s decision to drop his appeal of a five-game suspension led to another opening, setting the stage for Gasser to get his shot.
“Being in Triple-A, you’re always one step away, one call away,” Gasser said. “I was throwing the ball well last year and felt really good this spring and I knew they had a lot of faith in me.”
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