Summary Information
Joseph Davis, Sr. Aldermanic Records 2002-2013
- Davis, Joseph, Sr.
- Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.
City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 89
1.8 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Milwaukee Public Library (Map)
Records of Common Council Alderman Joseph Davis, Sr.,
who served Milwaukee's 2nd District from 2003-2016. Collection contains
correspondence, reports, subject files, clippings, and publications.
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English
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Biography/History
Joseph (Joe) Davis, Sr. graduated in 1979 from Custer High School in Milwaukee and
continued to Steamfitters Training School at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
from 1979-1984. He went on to work as an HVAC technician. In 1999 he completed
Michigan State University’s United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Instructors Training School program. In April 2003, he was elected to fill the
remainder of Terrance Herron’s aldermanic term representing Milwaukee’s 2nd
district. He was consecutively elected until 2016. In 2016 he did not run again for
2nd district alderman but instead ran, unsuccessfully, for Milwaukee Mayor. After
that he worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation until 2021.
In late 2021 he became the Development Director for the Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise. Since 2008 he has been a South African Honorary Consul for the State of
Wisconsin.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains records from the City of Milwaukee’s 2nd District Alderman,
Joseph Davis, Sr. The bulk of the records date from 2003-2011. The original subject
headings from aldermanic staff have been kept intact as much as possible. This
collection includes reports, statistics, publications, correspondence, drafts of
ordinances and articles. Some of the largest subjects include materials regarding
the Milwaukee Police Department, Fire & Police Commission, the Smoke Free
Milwaukee Project, and the proposed Pabst City development/project.
Arrangement of the Materials
Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically within each
folder.
Preferred Citation
Davis, Joseph, Sr., Aldermanic Records, 2002-2013, Collection 89. City of Milwaukee
Archival Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Related Material in the Milwaukee Public Library
Administrative/Restriction Information
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.
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).
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.
Processed by Casey Lapworth, Processing Archivist, 2022.
Contents List
Box
1
Folder
1
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Barrett, Tom, Mayor, 2009-2010
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Blast by Colt 45, 2011
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Box
1
Folder
3
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Bronzeville, 2005-2006, undated
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Box
1
Folder
4
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Citywide Policy Plan, 2010
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Department of Public Works,
2006-2007
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Box
1
Folder
6
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Emergency Homeowner Loan, 2011
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Box
1
Folder
7
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Employee Benefit Practice, undated
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Box
1
Folder
8
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Fair Housing Council, 2013
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Box
1
Folder
9-10
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Fire and Police Commission,
2005-2011
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Box
1
Folder
11
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Flooding, 2010-2011
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Box
1
Folder
12
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Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award,
2008
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Box
5
Folder
1
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Glover, Joshua, 2009, undated
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Box
2
Folder
1
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Homelessness, undated
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Box
2
Folder
2
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Jones, Arthur, 2004-2008
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Box
2
Folder
3
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Lakefront Advisory, 2005, undated
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Box
2
Folder
4
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Marshall High School, 2010, undated
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Box
2
Folder
5
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McGee, Michael Jr., 2007
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Box
2
Folder
6-7
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Milwaukee City Hall Restoration, 2006-2008,
undated
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Box
2
Folder
8
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Milwaukee Connector Study, 2008-2010
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Box
2
Folder
9
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Miscellaneous Correspondence,
2007-2009
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Box
2
Folder
10
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Neighborhood Services, 2007-2010
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Box
2
Folder
11
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Nuisance, 2005-2010
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Box
3
Folder
1
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Office of Healthy Homes, 2008
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Box
3
Folder
3
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Pabst Blast, 2011
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Box
5
Folder
2-3
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Pabst City, 2005, undated
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Box
3
Folder
4-7
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Police Department, 2004-2013,
undated
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Box
5
Folder
4
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Potawatomi, 2002-2004, undated
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Box
3
Folder
9
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Public Debt Commission, 2005-2007
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Box
4
Folder
1
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Public Debt Commission, 2007-2010
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Box
3
Folder
2
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Public Safety, 2002-2011
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Box
3
Folder
8
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Puerto Rican Cultural Committee,
2005
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Box
5
Folder
5
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Redistricting, 2010-2011
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Box
5
Folder
6
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Resident Preference Program,
2005-2009
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Box
4
Folder
2
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Senate Bill 11, 2011
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Box
5
Folder
7
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Sex Offenders, 2004-2005, undated
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Box
4
Folder
3
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Slavery, 2003-2005, undated
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Box
5
Folder
8
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Smoke Free, 2004-2005
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Box
4
Folder
4-6
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Smoke Free, 2005-2008, undated
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Box
4
Folder
6
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Special Investigation Unit, 2006
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Box
4
Folder
7
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Streetcar, 2011-2012
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Box
4
Folder
8
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Taylor, Lena, 2005
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Box
4
Folder
9
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USS Des Moines,
2005
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