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ECONOMIC STIMULUS TASK FORCE

Thursday, April 30, 2009 · 11:00 AM AM · Room 301-B, City Hall

TL;DR

The Economic Stimulus Task Force met to discuss green job opportunities and federal stimulus funding strategies. Representatives from Milwaukee Area Technical College and Johnson Controls presented insights on potential job creation in the green energy sector. The meeting focused on tracking stimulus fund allocation and exploring regional collaboration efforts.

Key Decisions

  • Green Jobs Investment Strategy Discussed
  • Community Development Block Grant Allocation Under Review
  • Transparency in Stimulus Fund Tracking Planning Next Steps

Agenda

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  6. Review and approval of the minutes of the March 27, 2009 meeting
  7. Presentation by Patricia Diggs, Green Jobs and Energy Consulant, and individuals from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and Johnson Controls related to green jobs
  8. Update on action taken by other city departments since the last meeting
  9. Discussion related to contact with other jurisdictions or any regional collaboration efforts
  10. Steps taken by the city to establish transparency in granting funds and to track job creation
  11. Update on the federal stimulus community development block grant allocation
  12. Set next meeting date and agenda
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