The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
In-person absentee voting (early voting) for the Tuesday, April 7 spring election is Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, April 3 at City Hall (7525 W. Greenfield Ave). During that timeframe, voting hours are:
Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional information available at WestAllisWI.gov/election and MyVote.WI.gov. See the ballot: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot
Absentee ballots were mailed on Tuesday, March 17. If you haven’t requested yours yet, there’s still time. Visit myvote.wi.gov to submit your absentee ballot request by Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. You can also vote on Election Day, April 7, at your regular polling place. Find your polling place: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-Polling-Place
The adjusted garbage and recycling collection schedule is listed below or available on the map at www.WestAllisWI.gov/SpecialCollectionMap The first column lists the regular collection date. The second column lists the adjusted dates for collection. If your carts are not emptied on the first day, collection will take place the following day.
Original Collection Date -> Adjusted Collection Date
Monday, March 16 -> Tues, March 17
Tuesday, March 17 -> Tues, March 17 and/or Wed, March 18
Wednesday, March 18 -> Wed, March 18 and/or Thurs, March 19
Thursday, March 19 -> Thurs, March 19 and/or Fri, March 20
Friday, March 20 -> Fri, March 20
Great news, West Allis! With your help, we've made it to the second round of voting for the Strongest Towns contest. We're now going head-to-head against Spokane, WA.
Cast your vote for West Allis and shine a light on all the work we're doing to become a stronger, more resilient City. We face problems in housing, transportation, and addressing critical infrastructural demands, but it is the neighbors, businesses, sense of community pride, and rich history of this City that make us strong.
Vote now: https://www.strongesttown.com/ Voters can vote once per round, and the second round ends March 20 at 9 a.m. CT.
The Strongest Town Contest celebrates progress, not perfection. A "strong town" is any town, big or small, that is taking tangible steps to overcome its transportation, housing, or financial challenges. Strong Towns refers to this methodology as the "Strong Towns Approach," and this contest spotlights the work of city residents and leaders who are using this approach to become more resilient over time.
Strong Towns is a 501c(3) non-profit and media advocacy organization that shifts conversations around the North American development pattern. Through reports, articles, podcasts, videos, live events, and professional coaching, it provides knowledge and tools to help cities transform their communities. Learn more at StrongestTown.com.
For press inquiries, contact:
Carlee Alm-LaBar, Chief of Staff
carlee@strongtowns.org
337-257-8570
Due to the weather conditions, the following City facilities are closed today, Monday, March 16 -- City Hall, the Southwest Suburban Health Department, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Municipal Courts. Snow emergency parking rules are NOT in effect at this time. Garbage and recycling routes are also canceled for today. We will provide updates about the new collection schedule as soon as possible.
Due to weather conditions, garbage and recycling routes are canceled today, March 16, to allow staff to address road conditions throughout the City. We will provide updates about the new schedule for collection as soon as possible.
Age Friendly West Allis, along with the City of West Allis, West Allis Downtown BID, Aurora Health Care, Eras Senior Network are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming community Job/Volunteer Fair on Thursday, May 14 from 3-6 p.m. in the Art Gallery located at West Allis City Hall at 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. This event will connect employers and organizations with job seekers and volunteers of all ages, with a special focus on experienced senior candidates looking for part-time work, seasonal employment, and volunteer opportunities. It will feature a wide variety of local businesses and organizations. Learn more: www.WestAllisWI.gov/JobFair
The Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will be holding its first board meeting virtually on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 272 433 316 746 0
Passcode: Qk3tB6DD
Dial in by phone
1-414-939-6451
United States, Milwaukee
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 877 992 501#
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The Community Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, March. 10 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda at www.WestAllisWI.gov/agendas
A new construction in progress report is now available: https://aptg.co/J0P4ZV
Did you hear the news? In January, we launched new garbage collection guidelines. Items for collection must be properly prepared for curbside or alley pick up. Read the full update at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news.
The City of West Allis is going head-to-head with 15 other North American cities in the 10th annual Strongest Town Contest presented by Urban 3, and voting is open now for the first round. In this bracket-style voting tournament, West Allis will compete for the "Strongest Town" title by shining a national spotlight on the work it's doing to become a stronger, more resilient city. Cast your vote for West Allis starting Monday, March 2, at StrongestTown.com.
The Strongest Town Contest celebrates progress, not perfection. A "strong town" is any town, big or small, that is taking tangible steps to overcome its transportation, housing, or financial challenges. Strong Towns refers to this methodology as the "Strong Towns Approach," and this contest spotlights the work of city residents and leaders who are using this approach to become more resilient over time.
How Voting Works
Competitors advance over the course of four rounds. Anyone can vote once per round, and votes are tallied Monday through Friday morning. Winners are notified each Friday. In the first round, West Allis will complete determining seeding when the tournament format begins with the "Elite Eight." The top eight vote getters in Round 1 advance to the bracket-style elimination. From that point, winners will advance based head to head competitions of votes collected that week:
Round 1: The Showcase - March 2-13
Round 2: Elite Eight - March 16-20
Round 3: Final Four - March 23-27
Round 4: Championship - March 30-April 3
Last night, Feb. 24, the Common Councils of Wauwatosa and West Allis have each voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement to move forward with the creation of a joint fire department, which will be named Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue. The Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 in favor, and the West Allis Common Council voted 10-0 in favor.
This historic collaboration reflects both communities’ shared commitment to providing cost-effective municipal services, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, and providing excellent fire and EMS services to the community. By merging resources and expertise, Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will enhance emergency response capabilities while reducing duplication and maximizing taxpayer value.
The next steps in this process are detailed in the timeline available at www.WestAllisWI.gov/FireDepartmentMerger
Read the full press release at www.WestAllisWI.gov/news
The Common Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
The City of West Allis Plan Commission will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. View the agenda here: https://westalliswi.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Milwaukee County is reviewing its programs and practices to find ways to improve efficiency, save taxpayer dollars, eliminate disparities, and advance equity through the Future State Project. During these Future State listening sessions, recommendations to change the County's services and organizational structure will be shared. These recommendations aim to guide our community towards becoming the healthiest county in Wisconsin. You're invited to provide feedback on the recommendations and share your thoughts on how County departments and offices can better serve residents now and into the future.
Session Opportunities
Tuesday, March 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Franklin Public Library - Fadrow Room
9151 W. Loomis Rd in Franklin
Wednesday, March 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Kosciuszko Community Center - Community Room
2201 S. 7th St. in Milwaukee
Thursday, March 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Brown Deer Public Library - Community Room
4301 W. Brown Deer Rd. in Brown Deer
Monday, March 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee
Wednesday, March 11 from 2-3:30 p.m.
5Points Neighborhood Association Grace Fellowships Church
3879 N. Port Washington Rd. in Milwaukee
Thursday, March 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
ThriveOn King - Neighborhood Hall
2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Milwaukee
For more information, contact the Milwaukee County Future State Team at SHFutureStateProject@milwaukeecountywi.gov.
Sponsored by Milwaukee County Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance.
