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Board approves closure of four senior meal sites, prompting debate over socialization and budget priorities
Summary
The County Board confirmed a DHHS decision to close four senior meal sites in Housing Authority facilities and authorized an amendment to the Milwaukee Christian Center contract; supervisors debated the social role of meal sites and county spending priorities.
Milwaukee — The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 18 adopted a departmental report to confirm the Commission on Aging's decision to close four senior meal sites located in Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee residential facilities and authorized an amendment to the Milwaukee Christian Center's multicultural senior center and meal-site contract.
The motion to adopt came from Supervisor Ann O'Connor after committee discussion; opponents raised concerns about social isolation and long-term program reductions. Supervisor Sequanna Taylor, who voted no, said closing sites…
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