7 Ways to be a Better and Greater Citizen

By Jeff Sherman

I’m an evangelist for my hometown, Milwaukee. You should be one for your community too.

How can you become a better citizen — no matter where you live?

Allow me to offer 7 quick ideas.

Contact and get to know your alderman.
You owe it to yourself to be a part of the legislative process. Plus, admit it, you have a beef or two to share with your city’s government. Right? Knowing your alderperson makes you a better citizen. Get to know him or her today.

Make a restaurant and local food and drink list.
Create a “need to go to restaurant list” and use it! Support all of your local places, local beverages, and foods. Not just your favorite go-to spots , but off-the-beaten-path places. There are lots of guides out there or go buy a City Tin, if they are in your community — they are great!

Compliment or productivity criticize media.
See a story that you love? Tell the reporter! On the flip side, if a story on local news site has missed something — let the reporter know. Media should be a conversation, not a sermon — you should be a part of the conversation.

Buy a “season pass” or membership.
I take great civic pride in renewing my Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Discovery World, and Milwaukee County Zoo (ZooPass) memberships. You should, too — again, no matter where you live — buy a few…