We Are Milton City of Milton, Wisconsin

Library Director Ashlee Kunkel and Milton Youth Coalition Chair Verlene Orr joined us for this episode of We Are Milton to talk about the Milton Youth Coalition and the current recruitment for the Project Coordinator for Community Substance Use Prevention. This position is new to the City of Milton and will be working to guide the work plan for the Milton Youth Coalition.

Apply and find out more information in the full job description on the City’s website (www.milton-wi.gov/employment).

This is a continuous recruitment, and application reviews will start on March 7.

The City of Milton is an equal opportunity employer.

Any topic suggestions for a future episode can be sent to Inga Cushman at icushman@milton-wi.gov or call her at (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Heather Olsen, Donor Recruitment Account Manager for the American Red Cross, joined us for this episode of We Are Milton to talk about the crisis facing the nation due to the low number of blood donations. We talked about how you can find a blood donation event, what types of blood donations are available, and what motivates people to donate.

"There are very few ways you can give of yourself, your time, that will directly impact or save a life, and this is one way to do that." - Heather Olsen.

If you have any questions about donating or volunteering, you can contact Heather at (608) 440-0882 or by email at Heather.Olsen@redcross.org. Any questions related to donation eligibility can be directed to the Donor Support Center at (866) 236-3276.

Any topic suggestions for a future episode can be sent to Inga Cushman at icushman@milton-wi.gov or call her at (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Police Chief Scott Marquardt joined us for this episode of We Are Milton. Chief Marquardt spoke about Human Trafficking Prevention Month and his involvement with the Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force.

The Task Force is hosting a Community Panel on Thursday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 S. Janesville Street.

Learn more about human trafficking by watching this video produced by the Rock County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force: https://youtu.be/HI7nLugtb3E.

City Clerk Jenny Salvo joined us for this episode of We Are Milton to discuss voter registration and National Voter Registration Day on September 28. Clerk Salvo has been with the City of Milton since March of 2021.

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at www.myvote.wi.gov or contact your City Clerk for information on registering in person.

If you are a City of Milton community member and have any questions related to the election process, contact Clerk Salvo at (608) 868-6900 ext. 2 or by email at jsalvo@milton-wi.gov.

Mayor Anissa Welch and City Administrator Al Hulick provided highlights on the 2021 budget, the goals that drove the 2021 budget development process, and how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact future budgets.

Police Chief Scott Marquardt provided information about the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) accreditation process. The Milton Police Department first received accreditation in 2014, and is currently working through their second reaccreditation. Departments need to go through reaccreditation every 3 years. The accreditation process requires a public comment period, which will take place in October. Watch the City's website (www.milton-wi.gov) and social media for more information in the coming weeks. The Milton Police Department has also started making their policies available on the City's website for the community to review (www.milton-wi.gov/537/Policies).