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Tag: Social Development Commission

Posted inEconomy, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee leaders weigh in on reopening of Social Development Commission

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 18th, 2024December 17th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The reopening of the Social Development Commission has sparked mixed reactions. While some welcome its return, others anticipate challenges ahead, with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson calling for greater transparency from the agency.

Posted inEconomy

Former Social Development Commission employees still waiting to be paid

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 13th, 2024December 11th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

While some are celebrating the reopening of the Social Development Commission, not everyone is joining in. “SDC stands for ‘Still Didn’t Compensate,’” said Sarah Woods, a former youth and family services supervisor for SDC.

Posted inEconomy, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee’s SDC plans to reopen key programs in December

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 22nd, 2024November 22nd, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

After months of disruption, the Social Development Commission will restart some key programs on Dec. 2 in what is considered a major step toward restoring vital services to Milwaukee’s neediest residents. 

Posted inEconomy

Conflict of interest? Milwaukee SDC property sale would benefit former board member

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 13th, 2024November 13th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A former Social Development Commission board member is positioned to gain financially from the sale of two of the troubled agency’s buildings that are on the market, raising questions about a potential conflict of interest.

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