Title: Joseph Davis, Sr. Aldermanic Records
Inclusive Dates: 2002-2013

Creators:

• Davis, Joseph, Sr.
• Milwaukee (Wis.). Common Council.

Call Number: City of Milwaukee Archival Collection 89

Quantity: 1.8 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

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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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-cmac0089

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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.

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.

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

Davis, Joseph, Sr., Aldermanic Records, 2002-2013, Collection 89. City of Milwaukee Archival Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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

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

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	Barrett, Tom, Mayor, 2009-2010
Box   1 Folder   2	Blast by Colt 45, 2011
Box   1 Folder   3	Bronzeville, 2005-2006, undated
Box   1 Folder   4	Citywide Policy Plan, 2010
Box   1 Folder   5	Department of Public Works, 2006-2007
Box   1 Folder   6	Emergency Homeowner Loan, 2011
Box   1 Folder   7	Employee Benefit Practice, undated
Box   1 Folder   8	Fair Housing Council, 2013
Box   1 Folder   9-10	Fire and Police Commission, 2005-2011
Box   1 Folder   11	Flooding, 2010-2011
Box   1 Folder   12	Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, 2008
Box   5 Folder   1	Glover, Joshua, 2009, undated
Box   2 Folder   1	Homelessness, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Jones, Arthur, 2004-2008
Box   2 Folder   3	Lakefront Advisory, 2005, undated
Box   2 Folder   4	Marshall High School, 2010, undated
Box   2 Folder   5	McGee, Michael Jr., 2007
Box   2 Folder   6-7	Milwaukee City Hall Restoration, 2006-2008, undated
Box   2 Folder   8	Milwaukee Connector Study, 2008-2010
Box   2 Folder   9	Miscellaneous Correspondence, 2007-2009
Box   2 Folder   10	Neighborhood Services, 2007-2010
Box   2 Folder   11	Nuisance, 2005-2010
Box   3 Folder   1	Office of Healthy Homes, 2008
Box   3 Folder   3	Pabst Blast, 2011
Box   5 Folder   2-3	Pabst City, 2005, undated
Box   3 Folder   4-7	Police Department, 2004-2013, undated
Box   5 Folder   4	Potawatomi, 2002-2004, undated
Box   3 Folder   9	Public Debt Commission, 2005-2007
Box   4 Folder   1	Public Debt Commission, 2007-2010
Box   3 Folder   2	Public Safety, 2002-2011
Box   3 Folder   8	Puerto Rican Cultural Committee, 2005
Box   5 Folder   5	Redistricting, 2010-2011
Box   5 Folder   6	Resident Preference Program, 2005-2009
Box   4 Folder   2	Senate Bill 11, 2011
Box   5 Folder   7	Sex Offenders, 2004-2005, undated
Box   4 Folder   3	Slavery, 2003-2005, undated
Box   5 Folder   8	Smoke Free, 2004-2005
Box   4 Folder   4-6	Smoke Free, 2005-2008, undated
Box   4 Folder   6	Special Investigation Unit, 2006
Box   4 Folder   7	Streetcar, 2011-2012
Box   4 Folder   8	Taylor, Lena, 2005
Box   4 Folder   9	USS Des Moines, 2005