Title: James N. Witkowiak Aldermanic Records
Inclusive Dates: 2000-2009

Creators:

• Witkowiak, James N.
• Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.

Call Number: City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 79

Quantity: 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Records of Common Council Alderman James N. Witkowiak who served Milwaukee's 12th District from 1992-2000 and 2004-2012. Collection contains correspondence, reports, subject files, clippings, and publications.

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-cmac0079

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James Witkowiak attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School, Notre Dame High School, the University of Wisconsin – Stout, Waukesha Technical College, Worsham College (Des Plaines, IL) and Marquette University. He served in the US Air Force and Wisconsin’s Air National Guard. In 1988, he purchased Witkowiak Funeral Home from his father, Norbert Witkowiak. He owns/operates both Witkowiak Funeral Home and Brett Funeral Home in Milwaukee. After 2 terms as an alderman, Witkowiak was defeated by Angel Sanchez for the 12th district aldermanic position. Sanchez then lost to Witkowiak in 2004 and 2008. In 2012, Witkowiak was defeated by Jose Perez.

This collection contains records from the City of Milwaukee’s 12th District Alderman, James N. Witkowiak. The bulk of the records date from his later Aldermanic tenure, 2004-2012. The original subject headings from aldermanic staff have been kept intact as much as possible. This collection includes reports, statistics, publications, correspondence, ordinance drafts/copies, newspaper clippings and articles.

Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically within each folder.

Witkowiak, James N., Aldermanic Records, 2000-2009, Collection 79. 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

James N. Witkowiak : [newsletter]

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 Casey Lapworth, Processing Archivist, 2022.

Box   1 Folder   1	El Caminante, 2007-2009
Box   1 Folder   2	Cigarette Tax, 2006
Box   1 Folder   3	City of Milwaukee Cable Television Agreement, 2006
Box   1 Folder   4-6	Correspondence, 2007-2008
Box   1 Folder   7-8	Crime Analyses, 2004
Box   1 Folder   9	Economic Assessment of the Transit System in Milwaukee, 2004
Box   1 Folder   10	Junk Collector License Plate, 2006
Box   1 Folder   11	Lead Abatement Packet, undated
Box   1 Folder   12	Miscellaneous, 2006-2008, undated
Box   1 Folder   13	Newsletters, 2004-2005, undated
Box   1 Folder   14	Snow Emergency Information, 2008
Box   1 Folder   15	Street Maintenance Budget Reductions, 2000-2007