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White House invitation preceded Milwaukee OVP firing, records show
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White Home invitation preceded Milwaukee OVP firing, data present
Public data present fired Milwaukee Workplace of Violence Prevention Director Arnitta Holliman was invited to the White Home in July. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s chief of workers responded that the mayor can be “completely representing town” and that she ought to decline the invitation.
MILWAUKEE – Public data doc the battle that led Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson to abruptly fireplace Arnitta Holliman, former director of the Workplace of Violence Prevention (OVP).
There was a string of home violence murders in July. In a July 25 electronic mail, the mayor’s chief of workers wished to know what the OVP was doing about it.
The response present in emails between OVP workers was to ask the group to speak about considerations, have a home violence prevention specialist assessment traits, do road outreach together with sharing brochures and to guide bystander coaching.
Per week and a half later, on Aug. 3, the mayor fired Holliman. The firing Holliman referred to as unprofessional passed off after 14 months on the job.
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“I need to make sure that tomorrow, subsequent week, subsequent yr that we’re in a safer place, that town is safer,” stated Mayor Johnson when naming her substitute.
“There was no heads up,” stated Holliman. “There have been no efficiency opinions, disciplinary motion or something of the kind to provide me a heads-up that this may be occurring.”
With lingering questions on what triggered the ouster, FOX6 Information requested paperwork and emails after the mayor fired Holliman. We acquired a batch of emails Monday, Aug. 29.
Months of battle got here to a head with a White Home invitation to hitch President Biden on July 11, celebrating passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Within the crowd was Mayor Johnson and Holliman, then-dierctor of the OVP.
Days earlier than, on July 1, she wrote the mayor about her invitation: “I obtained an invite yesterday from the White Home to attend an occasion to have a good time the passing of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which features a concentrate on group violence prevention and psychological well being companies. It’s personally an honor to be chosen to attend however, extra importantly, an honor for our metropolis to be included within the occasion. The occasion will happen on Monday, July 11, and I look ahead to the chance to attend.”
Mayor Johnson Chief of Workers Jim Bohl responded: “That is an occasion the mayor additionally has been invited to and might be attending. The mayor completely with be representing town at this as a consequence of value constraints, and so forth. Please relay regrets to the White Home for your self.”
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Arnitta Holliman, Milwaukee Workplace of Violence Prevention
She responded: “I’ll gladly take the day without work and attend because the visitor of one in every of a number of colleagues which have additionally been invited. This may be certain that there isn’t a value to town, and I gained’t be there representing town.”
Bohl responded: “My ideas are that town is sufficiently represented by the mayor, and we’re within the midst of a violent week that noticed shootings and deaths of quite a few youth. Given the violent summer time we’re seeing and the significance of OVP in coping with that, I query the seeming urgency/significance in your attending. That being stated, for those who want to take private trip time and attend by yourself dime exterior of your metropolis roll, that’s your option to make offered MHD [Milwaukee Health Department] has no objection.”
The Journal Sentinel first reported the content material of those emails.
In one other electronic mail to a nonprofit, Holliman stated the Annie Casey Basis, a charity targeted on kids, would pay for her journey to the White Home: $3,722 for 2 individuals. The journey would then embody additional days to go to the Casey Basis.
To match, the mayor’s workplace journey was at some point and evening, costing about $830 {dollars}, numbers once more first reported by the Journal Sentinel.
It is one case of battle between the mayor and his now-fired violence prevention director.
Johnson has named Alderman Ashanti Hamilton to guide the workplace. Quickly, he’s set to resign his place on the Milwaukee Frequent Council and start that new job.
The challenges are nice: homicides in Milwaukee are up 32% from 2021, on tempo for a brand new report.
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What to know about UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the RNC venues
See inside Fiserv Forum as preparations take place for the RNC
Take a look inside Fiserv Forum as the stage is set and preparations take place for the Republican National Convention July 15 through July 18
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the city’s oldest sports complexes, will play a critical role in the Republican National Convention this month.
The arena is one of three main venues for the four-day event, alongside Fiserv Forum and Baird Center. All three are part of convention security’s “hard zone,” meaning the area will be controlled by the Secret Service and require credentials to enter.
But Panther Arena is no stranger to major events, including presidential speeches. Here’s everything you need to know about the venue ahead of the RNC.
Where is the Panther Arena?
The arena is in downtown Milwaukee, at 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Has Panther Arena hosted political events before?
Though former president Donald Trump will likely deliver his convention speech from Fiserv Forum, the Republican presidential candidate has actually spoken at Panther Arena previously.
In January 2020, Trump hosted a campaign rally at the arena as part of his re-election bid. His remarks at the time largely focused on national security.
On top of thousands attending the rally, Trump’s speech also drew a few hundred anti-Trump protestors outside the venue. Ahead of the event, Trump’s visit sparked campus controversy at UWM, given the arena bears the university’s name. The school’s chancellor eventually issued a statement clarifying that UWM neither owns nor controls booking decisions at the Panther Arena, beyond its own events.
How old is Panther Arena?
Panther Arena is Milwaukee’s original sports and entertainment complex, according to the arena website.
Built in 1950, it was initially named Milwaukee Arena. It became the Milwaukee Exposition, Convention Center and Arena in 1974 and the U.S. Cellular Arena in 2000. The arena got its current name in 2014, when UW-Milwaukee bought the naming rights for the venue.
Alongside 8,910 permanent seats, the arena has a total capacity of 12,700 people — about two thirds of the size of Fiserv Forum, which has a total of 17,500.
Which teams play at Panther Arena?
The Panther arena is currently home to basketball, hockey and soccer teams: the Panthers, the UWM men’s basketball team; the Milwaukee Admirals, the city’s National Hockey League team; and the Milwaukee Wave, the Major Arena Soccer League team.
But the arena’s history in professional sports goes far beyond these three teams, according to its website. It has also hosted international sporting contests, including a 1998 Davis Cup semifinals match, part of the international men’s tennis tournament, and a Golden Gloves Boxing match versus Russia in 1996.
Closer to home, it hosted the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships in 2003.
What are concerts like at Panther Arena?
According to its website, the arena was “born in the era of rock ‘n’ roll” — and celebrated it hard.
The venue has hosted stars including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, the Beastie Boys and Run DMC, among others. Iconic singers, like Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond, have also played the venue.
Panther Arena still regularly hosts live music events, from the Milwaukee Public Schools music program’s annual festival to R&B artists KEM and Ledisi earlier this year.
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Milwaukee Bucks Player Will Be An Unrestricted Free Agent
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TyTy Washington Jr. is coming off his first season playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The former Kentucky star finished the year with averages of 1.3 points per contest while shooting 30.0% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 11 games.
According to Evan Sidery, Washington Jr. will now become an unrestricted free agent.
Via Sidery: “The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency.”
The Bucks did not extend a qualifying offer to TyTy Washington.
Washington averaged 18.5 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 42.6% on threes for the Wisconsin Herd.
The former Kentucky guard could be an intriguing development signing for a team in unrestricted free agency. pic.twitter.com/xt31Teqj8D
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 7, 2024
Washington Jr. was initially the 29th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
He has played two seasons for the Houston Rockets (and Bucks).
His career averages are 3.8 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 35.6% from the field and 24.4% from the three-point range in 42 games.
Washington Jr. has also spent a lot of time in the G League.
His career averages are 22.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 32 regular season games (31 starts).
At just 22, some teams will likely be interested in bringing him in for training camp.
TyTy Washington Jr. took his game to the NEXT LEVEL in the postseason! 🚀
He led all players with 29.8 PPG, while adding 7.2 APG and 7.0 RPG to lead the @rgvvipers to their seventh Finals appearance.
TyTy had back-to-back 30-pieces in the Finals and averaged 36.0 PPG overall. pic.twitter.com/LppJvSQ3zG
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 14, 2023
The Bucks finished the 2023-24 season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.
They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 8 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.
The Milwaukee Police Department District 7 will hold its monthly crime and safety meeting from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at 8424 W. Center St. Several topics will be discussed, including crime statistics, traffic stops and more. More information here.
VIA Community Development Corp. will hold a neighborhood meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 at 3730 W. National Ave. The meeting will focus on the reconstruction of West National Avenue. Click here to register. More information here.
The African American Roundtable invites young people, ages 13 to 24, for a day filled with activities and conversations. The Youth Hangout will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Uihlein Soccer Park, 7101 Good Hope Road. Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. More information here.
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Kids, from newborn to 6, can come to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm to spend the morning learning shapes, numbers and more in the garden. Drop-in hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 at 2136 N. 21st St. More information here.
Sixteenth Street Community Wellness and Wehr Nature Center are partnering to lead a forest bathing. Individuals, 14 and up, will spend time connecting with nature in a therapeutic way. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 at Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave. Click here to register. More information here.
Amani United will hold its first Saturday meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The meeting will take place at the Dominican Center, 2470 W. Locust St. Click here to join virtually, or watch at www.amaniunited.org. More information here.
Young people, ages 6-17, can receive free meals at over a dozen Milwaukee Recreation summer playground locations. Milwaukee Rec staff will serve two free meals to youth every weekday through Aug. 16. Click here to see a list of playground locations and free meal times at each site. More information here.
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