Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC Call for Milwaukee County Board & County Executive Earn their PUBLIC TRUST

ATU - Local 998 TRANSIT WORKERS

August 14, 2015
POLITICS-IN-Review

Today, Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC calls on the charter officers of Milwaukee County to EARN Public Trust that is QUESTIONABLE about the 2 bodies (Chris Abele - County Executive and NEW Chairman Theodore Lipscomb and each of the Board of County Supervisors)..  

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
It is important that ethics and good faith is always at the forefront of the negotiations.  
We, the People, know that the given politics in the public square at this time has left the People with a thorough DISTRUST of those elected-appointed-hired and donor for hire government representatives.  The BUCK and NBA Milwaukee Bucks Greed Deal is at the head of the DISTRUST.

Since Chris Abele, County Executive has taken some very provocative steps that are questionable and troubling, the Good Faith collective bargaining of Milwaukee County become suspect, at best.

Since there are three parts, the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches, we want to hear from the legislative branch followed by the Judicial branch - if necessary.

We can not let Abele or anyone else take the postion of "dictator" and not negotiate in good faith on behalf of the taxpayers.

Kids Who Die - Langston Hughes - We Remember MICHAEL BROWN's Murder

Kids Who Die by Langston Hughes

This is for the kids who die,
Black and white,
For kids will die certainly.
The old and rich will live on awhile,
As always,
Eating blood and gold,
Letting kids die.

Kids will die in the swamps of Mississippi
Organizing sharecroppers
Kids will die in the streets of Chicago
Organizing workers
Kids will die in the orange groves of California
Telling others to get together
Whites and Filipinos,
Negroes and Mexicans,
All kinds of kids will die
Who don’t believe in lies, and bribes, and contentment
And a lousy peace.

Of course, the wise and the learned
Who pen editorials in the papers,
And the gentlemen with Dr. in front of their names
White and black,
Who make surveys and write books
Will live on weaving words to smother the kids who die,
And the sleazy courts,
And the bribe-reaching police,
And the blood-loving generals,
And the money-loving preachers
Will all raise their hands against the kids who die,
Beating them with laws and clubs and bayonets and bullets
To frighten the people—
For the kids who die are like iron in the blood of the people—
And the old and rich don’t want the people
To taste the iron of the kids who die,
Don’t want the people to get wise to their own power,
To believe an Angelo Herndon, or even get together

Listen, kids who die—
Maybe, now, there will be no monument for you
Except in our hearts
Maybe your bodies’ll be lost in a swamp
Or a prison grave, or the potter’s field,
Or the rivers where you’re drowned like Leibknecht
But the day will come—
You are sure yourselves that it is coming—
When the marching feet of the masses
Will raise for you a living monument of love,
And joy, and laughter,
And black hands and white hands clasped as one,
And a song that reaches the sky—
The song of the life triumphant
Through the kids who die.

Where are the DEMOCRATS? 8 Major reasons of Change Needed for Wisconsin Democratic Party

L-R:  MARTHA LANING - Chair and State Representative David Bowen - Vice Chair
Wisconsin Democratic Party

City Center Milwaukee | DAY 271 | Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC has launched a spotlight on organizations and individuals that are in the public square and INFLUENCE public policies.  

It is part of the Marathon to address ABUSE of POWER in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.

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We  recognize the NEW leadership and because of it, this article is written with the act of Hope and one day after the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act for African-Americans.

It is also with same that we invite the leadership and others to JOIN us for the VOTING SALUTE at Tower Park, Saturday, August 8, 2015, 1:00pm.  

We also make note that we found nothing on the DEM website of the landmark Act.

Backdrop
Today's marketplace is full of DISINGENUOUSNESS when it comes to those who represent People of Color in elected-appointed-hired and donor for hire positions - especially those in charter positions of power.  

We see too often marketing ads and campaigns calling for African-Americans and People of Color to support causes, buy products, and volunteer.

We see invoking the word "diversity" as a validation of their worth and value in the civil rights domain of inclusiveness.  However, when it comes to "practice" - day-to-day practice, it is a continuation of INSTITUTIONAL RACISM.

MPA LLC finds that troublesome.

DEMOCRATS OF WI
Today, we start our look by calling upon the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to TURN A NEW PAGE.  We start with its NEW leadership, an opportunity - a window of opportunity - to Win.  Yes.  Win.  

We see the Democratic Party of Wisconsin missing mega opportunities in the past to win due to a lack of believability and/or Trust of African-Americans and other People of Color. 

The failure of Mary Burke, Candidate for Governor, hit the floor running to embrace African Americans in Milwaukee and President Barack Obama was the wrong message to send to African-Americans and others.  Especially when both the President and his wife were so committal in spite of her lack of courtesy-decorum.   She came to herself MUCH TOO LATE.

Burke's action was seen as a Democratic Party action and it means it left a bad taste.
This was seen with the last two Governor attempts as well as growing the interest of Independents and once Democrats. 

Tom Barrett, mayor of Milwaukee, has shown a disregard to the disparity of Enduring Concentrated Poverty in Milwaukee for African-American and People of Color - and his by-design role in perpetuating the poverty.

He has chosen to disregard the  "strangle-hold" of POVERTY.
It is the root cause of  risky behavior nightly in the neighborhoods that is coupled with "institutional racism" and a damaged infrastructure minus quality of life and economic development.

He is a standard of the Democratic Party - MUCH TO BE DONE HERE.

MISUSE OF POWER
Barrett has gone "too far" with his MISUSE OF POWER - Streetcar Project February, 2015 and Mega Greed Deal of NBA Bucks June 4, 2015.  

Thus, MPA LLC called for the U.S. Department of Justice thorough review on August 5, 2015 - YouTube Statement.  CLICK

Changes Needed
Here are 8 reasons that we see.  They are:

1. Focus toward Urban Millennials stability.
2. Website minus demographics of Milwaukee.
3. Focus of building the family in Urban Milwaukee.
4. Staff minus African-American and Caucus Groups.
5. New Reps in the Milwaukee area that are "inclusive".
6. Lack of Visibility in the Neighborhoods of Milwaukee.
7. Democratic Party commitment to change Enduring Concentrated Poverty. 
8. Mission of Candidates to SHOW commitment to Urban Milwaukee Incarceration Crisis.

CNBC Squawk Box - August 7, 2015

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	IN THE NEWS TODAY

U.S. stock futures were under pressure in early trading ahead of this morning's release of the July employment report-seen as a key piece of the economic puzzle on whether the Fed might hike interest rates next month. (CNBC) The Dow is looking to break a six-session losing streak Friday, after closingThursday at a six-month low. Media, biotech, and energy stocks served as a drag to the overall market. (CNBC) In last night's primetime GOP debate, while dismissing criticism of his controversial comments, Donald Trump served notice he may run as an independent if he does not get the party's nomination. (Washington Post) In the pre-primetime GOP debate, former Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorinaemerged with significant buzz after taking on not only Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton by name, but even her own party. (NBC News) Powerful senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, the most influential Jewish voice in Congress, has decided to oppose President Barack Obama's deal to limit Iran's nuclear program. (NY Times) U.S. officials tell NBC News that Russia launched a "sophisticated cyberattack" against the Pentagon's Joint Staff unclassified email system, which has been shut down and taken offline for nearly two weeks. Activist investor Carl Icahn reported a 8.2 percent stake in Cheniere Energy(LNG) and said he would seek a seat on the liquefied natural gas company's board, if needed. (Reuters) Credit card lender Capital One (COF) is in talks to acquire General Electric's (GE) U.S. health care finance arm, in a deal likely to top $10 billion . The unit offers mortgages and business loans to health care providers. (Reuters) CVS/Caremark insurance will no longer cover more than two dozen drugs, including Pfizer's (PFE) Viagra, starting in 2016. People who get drug benefits through CVS will still be able to get coverage for Eli Lilly's (LLY) Cialis. (USA Today) Google (GOOGL) and Samsung will release monthly security fixes for Android phones, a growing target for hackers, after the disclosure of a bug designed to attack the world's most popular mobile operating system. (Reuters) Late last month, Best Buy (BBY) announced plans to begin Apple Watch sales online and in stores beginning today. As promised, the device wasavailable for purchase on the electronics chain's website. (Mac Rumors) Soaring egg prices because of the avian flu coincides with a monthslong testat McDonald's (MCD) to extend breakfast hours all day, part of the broader effort to turn around its U.S. business. (CNBC)

ON-THE-ROAD - Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC honors the 50th Anniversary VOTING Act at Water Tower Park

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015

SATURDAY TALK is ON-the-ROAD for engaged information sharing and shared decision-making of our city-wide stakeholders. We seek innovation, STRATEGIC PLANNING, networking and communication to promote truth-to-power and the eradication of Enduring Concentrated Poverty.

We promote the voice of the stakeholders - taxpayers.

How Voting is paramount in today's public square and public policy?

On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC - Citizen Oversight & Wake-Up Call of NBA Milwaukee Bucks Projects will salute 50 years of the Voting Act and salute three (3) elected officials that spoke up and Voted for the People on behalf to the NBA Bucks Deal - Greed Deal AND 
Ask for a Report on Milwaukee Transit Strike.

JAMES MACON - President - Local 998

What is happening with the TRANSIT STRIKE?

In the Public Square - JACKIE IVY -- 2016 Candidate Alderperson District 2 Goes to Washington

 

CONGRATULATIONS JACKIE!

August 6, 2015

JACKIE IVY – Candidate District 2

Jackie was selected with a pool of 200 people across the country to attend a 4-day National Candidate  session of training sponsored by Progressive Change Campaign Committee of Bold Professive.Org.

The training was held July 30, 2015 - August 2, 2015 in Washington, DC.

The hands-on training provided focus in areas that will help Jackie fine-tune her campaign.

Armed with invaluable tools for conducting a progressive issue campaign and speaking truth to power, Jackie is excited and confident in how best to attract supporters and most of all voters.

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Jackie is seen on the political trail addressing transportation issues, homeless, quality of life and economic development issues for the People of Milwaukee.  She sits on boards and committees effectuating real change due to informed decision making.

She was recently seen as a spokesperson in Press Conferences that focused on the NBA Bucks Deal sponsored by Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC.

President Lyndon B. Johnson's Voting Rights Act Speech - August 6, 1965 - 50th Anniversary

President Lyndon B. Johnson's Voting Rights Act Speech

Listen to and be reminded of why WE CELEBRATE this DAY.

TODAY IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

President Johnson spoke TRUTH to RESISTANCE and stood firm in his conviction.
This speech comes after the brutal and wrongful display of Caucasian law enforcement and Caucasian elected officials misusing power.  RACISM.

SELMA & OTHER
African Americans - NEGROES - were brutally beaten, dogs put on them, high -speed water hose pointed at them, billy clubs hitting them, horses ran them down, drug and incarcerated - BECAUSE THEY WANTED AND STOOD UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS TO VOTE.
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MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET PREPARED TO VOTE IN WISCONSIN.
MAKE SURE YOU SEE THAT OTHERS REMEMBER TO VOTE.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS and by doing so; YOU PROTECT OTHERS.

You need to have an ID next year.  Do not hesitate.  Get legal and aligned TODAY.

• Start to know who is IN OFFICE.
• Start to know by name and office.
• Ask questions about elected officers.
• Call upon and hold accountable your elected officials - local, school, county, state and federal.  NO ONE is EXEMPT - especially those that LOOK LIKE YOU.

Information
You can get information at the GAB - Government of Accountability Board.

50 YEAR LANDMARK VOTING LAW in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Release the balloons`

1:00pm - CALL FOR THE PRESS
North Point - Tower Park
East North Avenue and Lake Drive 
Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 1:00pm
(Updated)

On Thursday, August 6, 2015, the landmark civil rights Voting law for African Americans will turn 50 years old.  It is important to know that even though African Americans were born here and legalized citizens, due to racial bias and prejudices, they were denied the right to vote.  

15th Amendment states:  

Section 1 - The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by and State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Section 2.  The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

In 2013, part of the law was struck down by the Supreme Court that disallowed changes unless through federal means.  The law was regarding 9 states that sought the change and sought state oversight.

REMEMBERING 

It is so important that African Americans, as well as, fellow Americans remember the disrespect and disregard of the rights of another, especially as we come to the 50th Anniversary.  Knowing of the bitterness and disregard should help with a civil and more human discourse.  In our nation and across the world hatred, anger, bitterness and wrongdoing have the world in such a disarray.  

One only has to look at how death is so easily imposed on one another and in taking our own lives.

50 years

This means that so many of us have only had a portion of our existence where we could vote.  I am one of them.

I will be 70 years old this year.  My first 20 years on this earth in America, I and my family, loved-ones and friends/neighbors of African American heritage could not VOTE.

TODAY's voting environment has the same type of prejudice and denial of VOTING privileges across the country where individuals - CAUCASIAN - work wrongfully to take the power, privilege and right away from us (African Americans) to vote.  

This includes those who serve their time but NOT restored to VOTING PRIVILEGE.

What is equally appalling is some of us DO NOT VOTE - and we have the right and privilege. 

Voting by Elected officials for Key issues is part of the RIGHT to Vote and Justice in Voting.

PRESS CALL - Saturday, August 8, 2015

This article is Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC kick-off for celebrating the 50th Anniversary and to hold a POST-DATED Press Conference at Tower Park, East North Avenue & Lake Drive, 1:00pm - Saturday, August 8, 2015. 

Join us in remembrance of this GREAT DAY.   It is the 50th Anniversary.  It is the correction by Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States signed the Voting Rights law, August 6, 1965.  

Come Saturday, August 8, 2015.  
Bring your red, blue or white balloon to release for both Peace, updating the Milwaukee Bucks Marathon for the citizenry and the next 100 years of Voting for ALL.

Updated - August 6, 2015

4th Year & 50th Anniversary at Seaway Bank - Fond du Lac & North Avenue

Veranda Dickens - Chairman
SEAWAY BANK

4th Anniversary

Mission, Vision and History

Mission/Vision

To be recognized as a leader by providing quality banking products/services and building relationships that enhance lives and financial futures in the communities we serve.

History

Seaway Bank and Trust Company is a full-service commercial bank that emphasizes quality service and community commitment. Established in 1965 as Seaway National Bank of Chicago, it was created to counter discriminatory lending practices on Chicago's South Side. The founders, a group of local businessmen, sold shares door to door throughout the community to raise the $1,000,000 in capital needed to secure the Federal charter. By the end of its first year, Seaway's assets had climbed to over $5,000,000, and the bank has grown steadily over the years.

By December 31, 2014, Seaway had more than $422 million in assets and approximately 250 employees.

We support numerous churches, schools, and community groups through charitable donations, and thanks to our partnerships with leading corporations, we are able to reinvest in our family of customers and local businesses. Our mission remains to help minority professionals and entrepreneurs obtain the financial assistance they need and to be responsive to the credit needs of our community.

• 1965 Seaway opened for business on January 2nd in a rented storefront at 8555 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago. Permanent headquarters (Chatham Branch) at 645 E. 87th Street was opened on November 18th. Second floor was added in 1969.

• 1972 The East Chatham Drive-Up was opened at 825 E. 87th Street. 

• 1977 Seaway opened the first 7-day branch in Chicago at Jewel Grand Bazaar, 87th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94).

• 1982 Seaway founder Ernest Collins retired as Board Chairman. The following year Jacoby Dickens became Board Chairman. 

• 1983 Seaway acquired Union National Bank (now Roseland Branch) and became the largest Black-owned bank in the country. 

• 1990 The West Chatham branch opened at 87th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94). 

• 1992 Seaway established a Corporate Trust Department to serve public and corporate debt market.

• 1994 Seaway established the Seaway Community Development Corporation to rebuild neighborhoods. 

• 1997 A new branch opened in University Park (operated until 1999).

• 1998 Seaway became the first Black-owned bank to offer online banking.

• 2000 Seaway moved bookkeeping and data processing operations to a renovated facility on 87th Street. Seaway began Foreign Currency Exchange services in Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport, expanding into all terminals the following year.

• 2001 Seaway became a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) under the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

• 2002 Seaway received an "outstanding" CRA rating from bank regulators and introduced a foreign currency facility at Chicago Midway Airport to accommodate the addition of international flights.

• 2004 Seaway opened a Loan Production Office in Waukegan (expanded to full service in 2009 and closed in September 2012).

• 2007 In May Seaway opened a new branch at 11116 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. On December 30th, Seaway National Bank received a State Charter and was renamed Seaway Bank and Trust Company.

• 2009 Seaway opened a branch in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood in September.

• 2010 In October, Seaway acquired First Suburban National Bank, with branches in Maywood, Broadview and Crestwood.

• 2011 In March, Seaway acquired Legacy Bank, with one branch in Milwaukee, WI.

• 2013 Veranda L. Dickens becomes the first female chair of the board. Seaway Bank becomes the largest Black-owned and woman-owned bank in the nation.

• 2014 Darrell B. Jackson was appointed President and CEO of Seaway Bank in August.

• 2015 Seaway Bank begins to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, starting on January 2nd, by hosting a special reception at the Main Bank to honor customers who have been banking with Seaway since the 1960s.

Seaway Bank and Trust Company is an FDIC Member, an Equal Housing Lender, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seaway Bancshares, Inc. is the bank's Holding Company. 

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FRIDAY, July 31, 2015

Seaway Bank & Trust
2102 W. Fond du Lac Avenue

Seaway Bank celebrated its 4th Anniversary in the City of Milwaukee.  It is the bank that replaced Legacy Bank.

The Celebration on Friday, July 31, 2015, included remembering the opening 4 years ago as well as commemorating the 50 years of Seaway Bank & Trust - 1965 -2015.

A full-scale depiction was available of the highlighted years presented above.

The staff provided bountiful refreshments that were just tasty.
There were prizes available through chance and spinning the wheel.  The most revered prize being the $500 prize.

Chairman Veranda Dickens was on hand from Chicago (home office) to participate in moments of gaiety.

The leader at the Milwaukee office is Tracy Meeks - Senior Vice President/Manager (North Division).

Seaway Bank is the largest African American Bank in Chicago and Milwaukee.

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50 YEARS - LEARN MORE

CLAUDETTE HARRIS - MARKETING DIRECTOR
SEAWAY BANK - Chicago
at Milwaukee 4th Anniversary - July 31, 2015

L-R:  Barbara Ford-Personal Banker, Celia Troutman-Teller, 

Camille Lumpkin - Operations Officer, Geneva Terry- Personal Banker, and Donna Grenell Executive Assistant   
SEAWAY BANK - Milwaukee

MPA LLC YouTube Video Announcement - Misuse of Power by Elected Officials and NBA Bucks Owners/Developers

City Center Milwaukee | Day 269 | The Theme:  "It is Cheaper to Keep Them", is a reference by Scott Walker - Governor, Chris Abele - County Executive and Tom Barrett - Mayor on June 4, 2015 for their decision to underwrite the NEW Bucks Arena, PLUS.

Surprise, Surprise

The June 4, 2015 Press Conference has now gone to mesmerizing of the state, county and city elected officials to "roll-over", promise assets of the People, and buy BAIT-N-SWITCH of job creation with the millionaire Herb Kohl and Billionaires Wes Edens and Marc Larsy.  

We pay these folks well - elected-appointed-hired and donor for hire government representatives.  

Why did they think they could disrespect the citizenry with this type of deal with nothing in writing to support the leveraging of the People's assets less an expectation of a 30-year incarceration for taxpayers' dollars?  

Just the promise of JOBS.  

Did they not see that the owners and developers came with specifics:  a NEW Arena (or we will leave), special high-priced real estate, environmental perks, legislative law making, changes to present resolutions, changes to committees/boards/authorities, changes in the conducting of revenue, changes in approvals of "tax credits" for a tax increment district, use of our staff to prepare documents and meet to agree, and on and on.  This is negligence by Walker, Abele and Barrett; and, all elected officials that VOTED yes.

BOWEN, BROSTOFF & CARPENTER 

We make note and take note to the FORWARD LEADERSHIP of Representative David Bowen (District 10), Representative Jonathan Brostoff (District 19) and Senator Tim Carpenter (District 3).  We THANK THEM and support their candor and due diligence.

In the days, weeks, months and years to come, they will go down in history as NOT ROLLING OVER, NOT TAKING THE PEOPLE FOR GRANTED and STANDING UP TO the "Status Quo".

Notice of Complaint

Here is Milwaukee Professionals Association LLC position and firm commitment submitted in today's Press Release and this YouTube video.

Fellow citizens, let us hear from you.

We will ask for your leadership, stewardship, citizenship, ownership, and fellowship as we forge the agenda of the MARATHON of DUE DILIGENCE for the citizenry of the city of Milwaukee and neighboring area of Milwaukee County.

Take a listen.

mpapublicpolicyreview@gmail.com