RACINE, WI — Citing a need to get the Racine Community Health Center back on track after a slow start, community officials gathered Friday to announce a new $1 million pledge to get the health center going. Officials say Ascension’s $1 million pledge will be paid out $200,000 per year over five years, and is […]
Tag: Mayor Cory Mason
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Mayor Mason Issues Declaration of Emergency
City of Racine – Mayor Cory Mason has issued a declaration of emergency due to the extreme weather condition this past weekend which caused significant damage to the shoreline of the City. The declaration from Mayor Mason reads: “Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes section 323.11 and 323.14 and Racine Ordinance section 34-1, I hereby declare that […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Walker Development Delayed Over Financing Issue
RACINE, WI — For about 23 years, the 9.5-acre site of the former Walker Manufacturing plant remained a vacant, or gravel-covered eyesore – or both – on the shore of Lake Michigan. It’s going to be that way for a little while longer after city officials had to change their tack along with the project’s […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
City Announces “Food for Forgiveness” Partnership with Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly and the Racine County Food Bank
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason was joined by Police Chief Howell, officers of the Racine Police Department, and representatives from Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly and the Racine County Food Bank to announce the “Food for Forgiveness” partnership. Beginning Friday, December 6th and continuing through December 31st, the Racine Police Department will offer a […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Racine Dramatically Improves Municipal Equality Index Score
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released its 2019 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The 2019 MEI is the eighth edition of the only nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ inclusion in municipal law, policy, and services. In just one year, the City of Racine improved its MEI score by 45 points – going from a score of 41 […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
County Executive Delagrave and Mayor Mason Ask Community For Help With Upcoming Census
On behalf of Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, and in partnership with City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason, members of the community are being invited to one of the U.S. Census 2020 Trainings facilitated by Alexia Knox, Partnership Specialist, Chicago Regional Census Center: It is crucial for the community and the state that every person […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
4th District Racine Alderwoman Tracey Larrin Resigns
By Bill Houston Racine, WI — In a letter to Mayor Cory Mason Friday, Nov. 8, 4th District Alderwoman Tracey Larrin resigned from the Racine City Council. Pointing to ongoing health issues and a new work schedule, Larrin wrote “Mayor Cory Mason, please let this serve as official notice that as of Friday, November 8, […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
City of Racine to Provide Free Financial Counseling to Low-Income Residents
RACINE, Wis. – Racine was selected yesterday by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to receive funding and technical support to extend financial empowerment programming to low-income residents for free. The city is one of six chosen nationwide to receive professional, one-on-one financial counseling as a public service. Cities for Financial Empowerment […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Mayor Mason Announces “Renters Roundtable” Public Meeting
City of Racine – Mayor Cory Mason will be hosting the first “Renters Roundtable” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5th at the Racine Public Library. The Mayor, who will be joined by members of the Common Council, want to hear directly from Racine’s renters about their experiences renting in the City. Before the City […]
Posted inCommunity, Government, Kenosha Lens, Kenosha Police and Fire, Police and fire
City Attorney recommends $50K for injury inflicted on Kenosha officer
After an incident took place last year between a Racine Police officer recruit and a Kenosha officer, there has been a recommendation to approve a payment of $50,000 to the City of Kenosha, according to a story in the Journal Times. The City Attorney’s Office issued a statement indicating that the incident occurred March 13, […]
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Events
City to Expand Spring Early Voting Hours
On Monday, Mayor Cory Mason and the Office of the City Clerk announced the details for the expansion of early voting hours, which will include new evening and weekend hours, at the Racine Public Library, select Community Centers, and City Hall, for the April 2nd election for City of Racine residents. “Ensuring that all of […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Race inequality and how the City must respond
A Nov. 16 article in USA Today, that listed the 15 worst cities for black Americans included Racine. Landing at no. 3 on the list, just behind the metro Milwaukee area and Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, metropolitan area, the list was created by examining a set of eight data points. “Racine, Wisconsin, is one of several Rust […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government
Racine considers gateway arches at both ends of Main Street
Mayor Cory Mason will ask the Racine City Council Tuesday to get behind the effort to create historic-looking ornamental arches at both ends of a length of Main Street downtown. According to resolution to be heard Tuesday by the Council: “Through the concerted efforts of multiple downtown merchants and business owners, a plan and fund-raising […]