Title: Steven S. Cullen Aldermanic Records
Inclusive Dates: 1978-1992

Creators:

• Cullen, Steven S.
• Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.

Call Number: City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 33

Quantity: 2.8 cubic ft. (7 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Records of Common Council Alderman Steven Cullen, who served Milwaukee's 5th District from 1980-1992. Contains correspondence, reports, and planning documents.

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Language: English

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Steven S. Cullen was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, spending his entire life in Milwaukee’s 5th Aldermanic District. He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended college at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Cullen was first elected Alderman in 1980 and re-elected in 1984 and 1988. Cullen won the 1988 election by re-count over John Lehman 8,783 votes to 8,689. As an alderman, Steve Cullen was known for an aggressive and outspoken style of politics. He was a strong supporter of affirmative action and minority business enterprises. He was also a proponent of neighborhood block watch programs. Critics of Cullen often mentioned a lack of access to the Alderman in order to relay their concerns over how city government was working.

During his time in office Alderman Cullen served as the chairman of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee and vice chairman of the Finance and Personnel Committee. He also served as a member of the Utilities and Licensing Committee and the Public Safety Committee. He married local WTMJ television news reporter Gael Garbarino and they had two children together. Cullen died in 1995 at the age of 40 as the result of a sudden heart arrhythmia. The 8k, “Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk” is run in the Milwaukee area every year in his honor to raise money for cardiovascular research at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Scope and content notes of each series are provided in the contents list.

The collection is arranged into the following series:

1. General Correspondence, 1980-1992
2. Subject Files, 1978-1992

The materials are in alphabetical order by subject or personal name, and then chronologically within each folder.

Cullen, Steven S., Aldermanic Records, 1978-1992, Collection 33. City of Milwaukee Archival Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Archival Collections

• City Clerk Records. City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 17.

• Common Council Records. City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 6.

Publications and Other Items

Milwaukee Report

Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view City of Milwaukee Archival Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Milwaukee Public Library receives official materials from city departments via the Milwaukee City Records Center, pursuant to state statutes and city ordinances governing the permanent retention of city records.

Processing Information

Processed by Katie Blank, 2008. Reprocessed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.

	Series: 1: Correspondence, 1980-1992 Scope and Content Note: The General Correspondence files are comprised of correspondence between the Alderman and his constituents as well as other elected officials. Types of correspondence include citizen complaints regarding various subjects along with Cullen’s follow up letters, letters from Cullen’s constituents responding to periodic questionnaires, general issues facing the district such as impending street repair projects, and safety issues, along with Cullen’s responses.
Box   1 Folder   1	A, 1981-1991
Box   1 Folder   2-4	B, 1980-1992
Box   1 Folder   5-6	C, 1981-1991
Box   1 Folder   7	D, 1980-1992
Box   1 Folder   8	E, 1983-1991
Box   2 Folder   1	F, 1981-1992
Box   2 Folder   2-3	G, 1980-1991
Box   2 Folder   4-5	H, 1980-1992
Box   2 Folder   6	I, 1981-1991
Box   2 Folder   7	J, 1981-1991
Box   3 Folder   1-2	K, 1980-1991
Box   3 Folder   3	L, 1980-1991
Box   3 Folder   4-5	M, 1980-1991
Box   4 Folder   1	N, 1981-1991
Box   4 Folder   2	O, 1981-1991
Box   4 Folder   3	P, 1980-1991
Box   4 Folder   4	Q, 1980-1989
Box   4 Folder   5-6	R, 1980-1992
Box   4 Folder   7-8	S, 1980-1991
Box   5 Folder   1	T, 1980-1991
Box   5 Folder   2	U, 1981-1988
Box   5 Folder   3	V, 1982-1991
Box   5 Folder   4-5	W, 1980-1991
Box   5 Folder   6	Y, 1980-1990
Box   5 Folder   7	Z, 1981-1991
Box   5 Folder   8	Correspondence with City Attorney, 1988
Box   5 Folder   9	Correspondence with Other Elected Officials, 1980-1983
	Series: 2: Subject Files, 1978-1992 Scope and Content Note: The Subject Files relate to various areas and events, which took place during Cullen’s tenure as 5th District Alderman and pertain to improvements in the district. There are also files related to various activities during Cullen’s time on the Common Council with the Public Safety Committee, Utilities and Licensing Committee, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Other miscellaneous subject files include invitations and retirement requests, among many others.	⇧
Box   5 Folder   10	Aldi, planned store, 1991
Box   5 Folder   11	Appointment of Frank Ballen to Fire and Police Commission, 1980
	Board of Zoning Appeals
Box   5 Folder   12	Miscellaneous, 1980
Box   7 Folder   1	Proposed Car Wash, 1991
Box   5 Folder   13	Public Storage, Inc., 1987-1989
Box   5 Folder   14	Southeastern Wisconsin Homes, 1991
Box   5 Folder   15	Bradley Center, 1987-1988
Box   5 Folder   16	Carey vs. Ben E. Johnson, John R. Kalwitz, Steven Cullen, and the City of Milwaukee, 1987-1988
Box   5 Folder   17	Coady/Redlin, 1988-1989
Box   6 Folder   1	Colonial Inn, 1987
Box   6 Folder   2	Fernwood Court, 1988-1990
Box   7 Folder   2	Hartung Dump, 1991
Box   6 Folder   3	Invitations, 1980-1991
Box   7 Folder   3	Krause Funeral Home, 1992
Box   6 Folder   4	Licensing for 24 Hour Businesses, 1991-1992
Box   6 Folder   5	MECCA, sales and marketing, 1988
Box   6 Folder   6	Menomonee Park Apartments, 1990-1991
Box   7 Folder   4	Milwaukee Gun Club Petition, 1990
Box   6 Folder   7	Milwaukee Recycling Program, 1989-1991
Box   6 Folder   8	Miscellaneous Resolutions, 1981
Box   6 Folder   9	MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District), N. 71st Street, W. Hadley Avenue to N. 76th Street, 1991
Box   6 Folder   10	Neighborhood Identity Project, 1989
Box   6 Folder   11	Pinelawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 1981
Box   6 Folder   12	Plankinton Mansion, 1980
Box   6 Folder   13	Public Safety Committee, 1980-1981
Box   6 Folder   14	Rent Assistance Program, 1986
Box   6 Folder   15	Request to Identify Hazards, 9912-14 W. Saratoga Avenue, 1991
Box   6 Folder   16	Residency Requirements for Municipal Employees, 1990
Box   6 Folder   17	Sirens, vicinity of Columbus Park, 1988
Box   6 Folder   18	Spring Terrace, 1988
Box   6 Folder   19	St. Joseph’s Parking Structure, 1980
Box   6 Folder   20	Thank Yous/Requests for Support, 1980-1981
Box   6 Folder   21	Tot Lot, 81st Street School, 1987-1988
Box   6 Folder   22	Tot Lot, 95th Street School, 1985-1987
Box   6 Folder   23	Truancy, 1978-1983
Box   6 Folder   24	Utilities and Licensing Committee, 1981-1991
Box   7 Folder   5	Walgreens, 7713 W. Capitol Drive, 1991-1992
Box   7 Folder   6	Wanderer's Rest Cemetery, 1988
Box   6 Folder   25	Ward Yard, N. 62nd Street and W. Burleigh Street, 1987
Box   6 Folder   26	Warner Cable, FM radio station reduction, 1989
Box   6 Folder   27	Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation, 1980-1983