SW Area Plan Pontiac Zook and Las Posadas

Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Rosewood Circle, and Nokomis Circle Assessment District 

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include Legistar 90845 Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Rosewood Circle, and Nokomis Circle Assessment District - 2025.
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Southwest Area Plan and Zook Park 

• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include updates on the Southwest Area Plan and Legistar 91092 Approving the construction of a bike path in Zook Park to connect Pontiac Trail to the Southwest Commuter Path.
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Las Posadas de Allied 

Las Posadas returned to Allied for the second year in a row, in collaboration with Worker Justice Wisconsin and the Allied Neighborhood Association.

Rooted in Mexican culture, Las Posadas is a celebration of family, community, faith, music, and food. This year, despite the real fears our neighbors face due to deportation threats and detention camps, the event was filled with warmth, children's laughter, dancing, and genuine community building.

"Posada" means asking for shelter. Traditionally, participants divide into two groups who sing back and forth: one asking for a safe place to stay, the other initially refusing entry. In the final verses, both groups come together, offering welcome, safety, and celebration. It is a beautiful reminder of solidarity and hospitality. The importance of the simple act to make others feel welcomed!

This experience was deeply humbling for me. I am profoundly grateful to this community for welcoming me and other elected officials into their circle. Inclusion is our strength.

Worker Justice Wisconsin is an organization focused on helping our most vulnerable community members. One of their primary campaigns is fighting against wage theft. To learn more about their work, check out their 2024 Annual Report

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