Public Issues Forum- Friday, March 6, 2020

Lead Issues in Milwaukee – Spotlight on the North Side

Friday, March 6, 2020

Gathering at 12:30 p.m. - Program 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Johnson Controls United Way Volunteer Center, 200 W. Pleasant St., Milwaukee

Free and Open to the Public - No RSVP Required

This LWVMC public issues forum brought together state, local, and community policy makers and leaders to focus attention and resources on the part of Milwaukee where data indicate the need is greatest.

Each panelist indicated their priorities for the North Side and described resources needed. Panelists were questioned by a moderator, by each other and by the audience.

Elected officials and foundations were invited to attend to learn ways they might effectively use their clout and resources to address issues raised. The public, including those affected by lead, were encouraged to attend and participate. Coffee was provided.

Panelists:

• Brian Weaver - Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services - Lead Policy Advisor

• Steve Elmore - Wisconsin DNR - Drinking Water and Groundwater Program Director

• Ofelia Mondragon - Milwaukee Health Department - Home Environmental Health Manager

• Dr. Heather Paradis - Children’s Wisconsin - Medical Director of Community Services

• Jamie Ferschinger - 16th Street Community Health Centers - Director of Environmental Health

• Karen Dettmer - Milwaukee Water Works - Superintendent

• Helen Meier PhD MPH - UWM Zilber School of Public Health - Assistant Professor and lead researcher

• Elisha Branch - Strong Baby Sanctuary Community - Organizer and aunt of affected child

• Jeanne Hewitt - Renew Environmental Public Health Advocates - 

• Dennis Jacobsen - COLE (Coalition On Lead Emergency)

• Matt Stienstra - Hunger Task Force - Advocacy Campaign Manager

• Tom Welcenbach - GTLO (Get The Lead Out Coalition) - GIS Professional

• Conor Williams - Community Advocates Public Policy Institute - Economic Policy Analyst