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11 Ways to be a Better and Greater Milwaukeean
By Jeff Sherman
I’m an evangelist for my home town, Milwaukee.
It’s the economic and entertainment heart of our state. So, I make no apologies for it. Like you, I work hard, have fun and live with optimism knowing that our fine city has opportunities and challenges that are exciting and daunting.
How can we all do a little bit more to become better Milwaukeeans? Allow me to offer eleven quick ideas.
We’re all in this thing we call Milwaukee together, so why not make it as good as it can be?
Contact and get to know your alderman.
If you don’t know who your alderman is, look him/her up now. And, make a point to write him or her a note, ask a question or be bold and ask him/her to go to lunch. Why not? Your alderman is your representative on the most hyper local level and you owe to yourself to be a part of the legislative process. Plus, admit it, you have a beef or two to share with the City. Right? Extra points if you also get to know an elected official in another community or city. It’s greater Milwaukee, after all, and collaboration is king.
Make a restaurant list.
Create a “need to go to restaurant list.” This is easy — just a list of places, in and around town, that you’d like to hit in the coming months. We…
