Before I get to the reason of writing this blog let me first say a few things about the recent flooding in the City of Franklin. I, along with many others had water damage to my home. I visited a half a dozen homes this weekend and offered my support and assistance. I spent some time with Mayor Taylor on Sunday assessing some of the damage and he kept me abreast of the City’s efforts during the storm. We had many city employees working around the clock this weekend and I appreciate all of their efforts. I want to single out Fire Chief Jim Martins, Assistant City Engineer Ron Romeis and Public Works Superintendent Jerry Schaefer for their dedication to the City.
This storm wreaked havoc on our residents and many are without flood insurance. Even if they do, the deductible is not what they wanted to spend their hard earned money on. Don’t forget to call the Milwaukee County Disaster Hotline at 414-278-3000 to report your damage. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional assistance.
Now, to the reason of this blog……….
Last week I met with Zizzo Group Advertising & Public Relations. This meeting came about after a phone call I received from Anne Zizzo in response to some questions I had about the South 27th Street Corridor project. At this meeting, we discussed what the future holds for this project and for our community. I shared with them my desire to see the project move forward in a positive way. Zizzo Group agrees, and we brainstormed ideas for more significant public input on the future of the South 27th Street Corridor.
I am excited to work with our partners in this unprecedented opportunity for our communities. In fact, the economic impact of this project to our two cities is estimated to be as much as $2 billion. I am committed to helping bring quality developments, family-supporting jobs, and positive attention to the South 27th Street Corridor. The South 27th Street Corridor plan will grow our tax base, improve our local economy, and serve as a model for other cities nation wide.
I encourage the public to continue giving input into this project and to contact me with any questions or concerns. Forging ahead together, we will make the Corridor a community-friendly economic development opportunity with tremendous potential. I hope to hear from you on this issue.
Steve F. Taylor
Common Council President
