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Council confirms a string of BID appointments and reappointments; approves Sister Cities Day appropriation
Summary
The committee confirmed multiple appointments and reappointments to business improvement districts and an Emerging Youth Achievement advisory position by unanimous consent, held one appointment, and approved a modest appropriation for Sister Cities Day.
The Community Economic Development Board confirmed a series of appointments and reappointments to advisory councils and business improvement districts, and approved a small appropriation for the City’s Sister Cities Day celebration.
Appointments confirmed by unanimous consent included:
- Dr. Brad Krupa, appointed by the Common Council president to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council (file 241930). Krupa introduced himself as executive director of the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation and said the foundation provides grants and scholarships to area nonprofits and students. Alderman Dimitri Revich moved confirmation; there were no objections and the motion was ordered.
- Reappointment of Jeremy Davis to Business Improvement District No. 32. Alderman Chambers moved confirmation; confirmed by unanimous consent.
- Reappointment of Steve Devogus to Business Improvement District No. 32 (transcript noted a district misprint; staff corrected the record to indicate the Fifteenth District). Alderman Dimitri Revich moved confirmation; confirmed by unanimous consent.
- Appointment of Brandon Ramey to Business Improvement District No. 37. Alderman Chambers moved confirmation; confirmed by unanimous consent.
- Appointment of Dr. Stacia Thompson to Business Improvement District No. 37. Dr. Thompson identified herself as president and CEO of the Sherman Phoenix; Alderman Dimitri Revich moved confirmation and the motion was ordered.
- Appointment of Angel Chase to Business Improvement District No. 41. Alderman Chambers moved confirmation; confirmed by unanimous consent.
- Appointment of Isaac Godden to Business Improvement District No. 41 (Godden said he owns Breadsmith Bakery on Downer Avenue). Alderman Chambers moved confirmation; confirmed by unanimous consent.
- Reappointment of Jeff Bentoff to Business Improvement District No. 41 (noted perfect attendance). Alderman Demetrijevich moved confirmation by unanimous consent.
A pending appointment: Kevin McElroy’s reappointment to BID No. 41 was held for a later call of the chair to allow the nominee the opportunity to attend. Alderman Dimitri Revich moved to hold; the committee so ordered.
The committee also approved a substitute resolution appropriating up to $3,000 from the Economic Development Committee fund to support the 2025 Milwaukee Sister Cities Day meet‑and‑greet event (file 13241939). Alderman Dimitri Revich moved adoption; there were no objections and the motion was ordered. Presenters said the event will be May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in City Hall and will feature sister city delegations, cultural performances and refreshments.
Why it matters: The confirmations maintain membership of neighborhood business improvement districts and advisory boards that handle local economic development and public‑realm projects. The small Sister Cities appropriation funds a civic cultural event that officials said promotes international municipal ties and community awareness.
