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Mayor Jim lists new businesses, holiday events and praises election workers
Summary
In the Mayor's Minute, Mayor Jim announced incoming and recently opened businesses on Milwaukee Avenue, previewed holiday events and asked for parade volunteers; he also thanked the city clerk and staff after an election turnout the transcript records as "96.4."
Mayor Jim used the Mayor's Minute to promote local businesses, upcoming seasonal events and community participation.
He named several incoming businesses expected to locate on Milwaukee Avenue (a gluten‑free shop and a Polish kitchen), described planned openings including a cigar bar, "virtal coffee," Valor wine tasting and Dots Supper Club, and noted new businesses that opened this month such as a wellness studio, Harmon mini‑art and a premier pickleball facility. He asked residents to support those downtown businesses during the holiday season.
On events, Mayor Jim highlighted the Old‑Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 23 with Santa, a magic show, hay rides and entertainment; Christmas at the Commons on Dec. 7 with a tree lighting and visits from Santa and "South Milwaukee Sam"; an indoor market at the high school on Dec. 14 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.); and two Breakfast with Santa events on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. He also described the Shop Small World Tour on Nov. 30 with live music and discounts and said a shuttle will be available.
Mayor Jim thanked city clerk Sandy and the clerk's office staff for their work on the recent November election; the transcript records an "impressive 96.4" turnout figure as stated by the mayor. He closed by wishing residents a happy Thanksgiving and encouraging support for local businesses during the holidays.
