Alderman Davis - 2nd District

City Hall, Room 205, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202   |   (414) 286-2221
E-mail jldavis@milwaukee.gov

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Alderman Davis Helps Launch Milwaukee Prescription Discount Program
On September 9, 2009 Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. took part in a special event at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 W. Silver Spring Dr., to launch Milwaukee’s participation in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program administered by CVS Caremark Corporation.

Cards are available at several locations throughout the city, including all Milwaukee Health Department clinics and several community clinics and organizations at no cost to city residents. City residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.milwaukee.gov/health or www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with the program.

Click here for more details.

Two Organizations Receive Wal-Mart Foundation Grants
The Wal-Mart Foundation distributed two $10,000 grants to two 2nd District groups this year, the Capitol West Neighborhood Association and The Nigerian Community.  

Ald. Davis said, “This is great news for our community. The Wal-Mart Foundation recognizes that these organizations enrich and strengthen community ties and it is making a positive investment in the overall safety and economic development of our area.”

Capitol West Neighborhood Association http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/milwaukee/capitolwest
The Nigerian Community http://www.ncimusa.org

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The Novel H1N1 (Swine Flu) and MPS
Medical experts are concerned that this type of flu might make a comeback in fall with more severe symptoms. Parents and children should not fear this because there are ways to protect your loved ones.

• When a Novel H1N1 vaccine becomes available; please see that children get the immunization. It is possible that swine flu vaccinations will be provided at some school sites. MPS will provide details when they are available.

• Find out where you could receive food assistance if your child’s school is closed and you have no access to school meals.

Click here to download the letter from MPS to families.

For all other information please refer to Milwaukee Public School’s Website at mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt

Milwaukee Youth Council
Milwaukee needs young leaders interested in public service to share their ideas and offer input on important issues facing today's young people.
All interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Don't let the opportunity for your voice to be heard pass you by.

Click here for more info on the Youth Council and to download an application.

Milwaukee's Fireworks Task Force
Click on the report at left to read more about the Fireworks Task Force.

You can learn more about the Fireworks Task Force and visit Sparky, the safety mascot, at www.milwaukee.gov/Sparky.

Sgt. William Walsh (center, rear) with (left to right) daughter Labreea, wife Zeeland, daughter Natia, and Alderman Davis in the Council Chamber anteroom at City Hall.

Alderman Davis Honors MPD Hero
Prior to to the July 7, 2009 regular meeting of the Common Council at City Hall, Alderman Davis presented a Common Council commendation to Sgt. William Walsh (District Four day shift) for his brave actions taken June 21, 2009 which led to the arrests of three suspects in a gun incident.

On June 21 Sgt. Walsh was at home playing a video game with his daughter when he heard gunfire on the street outside. He looked out his window and saw three men, and one of the men was firing a handgun into the air.

Still wearing his flip-flops, Sgt. Walsh grabbed his police identification badge, walked outside and started pursuing the three suspects from a distance. A citizen let Sgt. Walsh borrow his cell phone to call for officers to respond to assist. The three men didn’t notice the sergeant until they approached Lancaster School, 4931 N. 68th St., where children were playing basketball on the playground.

Sgt. Walsh positioned himself to keep others out of danger and called out to the suspects and identified himself as a police officer. With the assistance provided by Sgt. Walsh, other police officers responded and arrested the three men without anyone getting hurt, and all three suspects were expected to be charged with recklessly endangering safety.

Alderman Davis said: "Sergeant Walsh knows what duty truly is, and he knows that police officers are never off duty when it comes to protecting their fellow citizens, their neighborhood, and their city. His courage and his sense of duty are to be recognized and commended, and on behalf of the citizens of our great city, I recognize and thank you."