MILWAUKEE -- The proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee and its funding plan will be key issues discussed during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 14th in Milwaukee.
The town hall meeting is being hosted by Alderman Robert Bauman, and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall on N. 8th Street.
Alderman Bauman said Mayor Tom Barrett is scheduled to participate in the meeting, and will deliver a presentation on the proposal to build a new arena (and proposed ancillary development) on the northern edge of downtown in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Other matters likely to be discussed include licensing related to gentlemen’s clubs and public safety issues.
“With the arena proposal likely coming before the Common Council soon for review, this meeting will provide a prime opportunity for residents to find out details and ask questions,” said Alderman Bauman.
Meanwhile, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is pledging his support to a new arena in downtown Milwaukee. He issued this statement to FOX6 News:
As for the arena funding proposal, Republicans have crafted a bill that would devote $250 million to the arena through a mix of state and local tax dollars over the next 20 years. The Bucks owners would contribute $150 million and former owner Herb Kohl would contribute $100 million.
The funding proposal will be taken up by lawmakers separate from the state budget, which was passed by the Assembly and Senate last week, and signed by Governor Scott Walker on Sunday, July 12th.
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