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Share Your Priorities at Milwaukee County Budget Open House Events
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Denise Johnson to Receive the MMHTF Karen Avery Award
Denise Johnson to Receive the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force
Karen Avery Award
September 11th at IndependenceFirst
The Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) is delighted to announce that Denise Johnson will be the fifth recipient of the Karen Avery Award. The award was established to honor Karen’s tremendous legacy as an advocate, mentor, peer, and leader in advancing the rights of people with disabilities, and supporting independence and power for people with disabilities. Karen was a leader in the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force and a mentor to so many. Click here to view a printable announcement.
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SouthEastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Seeks feedback on Vision 2050 Amendment
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Emotional support animal debate comes to a boil at Racine’s lakeside condos
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