Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation I794 topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Saint Francis council adopts resolution opposing I‑794 freeway removal alternative
Summary
The Common Council introduced and adopted a resolution opposing the freeway removal alternative in the I‑794 Lake Interchange study, stating the city is not in favor until broader regional benefits are shown.
The Saint Francis Common Council voted to introduce and adopt a resolution opposing the freeway removal alternative in the I‑794 Lake Interchange study. A motion to "introduce and adopt" the resolution was made, seconded and carried with the mayor calling for the ayes. During discussion, several council members said they support studies generally but opposed taking a position to remove the freeway before benefits to Saint Francis and the South Region are demonstrated. One council member said the city "is not in favor of removing it until they can prove to us that it's a benefit other than the city of Milwaukee," adding that any change should benefit nearby communities and not only downtown Milwaukee. The council passed the resolution by voice vote; no roll-call tally of individual votes was provided in the record.
