The Milwaukee Common Council has voted to form a task force to create a new city flag and resolve the ongoing debate over its design. According to WISN, Alderman Peter Burgelis is leading the effort, with plans to have a new flag ready by the end of the year for the city’s 180th anniversary.
The Milwaukee Common Council is proceeding with plans to adopt a new city flag. A task force will begin work in July to review public submissions and select 10 finalists. The Common Council will then choose the final design. Alderman Scott Spiker noted that his constituents are ready to move forward. Alderman Alex Brower expressed support for the effort, stating, “The million dollar question is ‘what’s it going to be,’” as stated by Urban Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Common Council has created a nine-member task force to help select a new city flag, with members appointed by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Council President Jose Perez, and the Milwaukee Arts Board. The move follows concerns about a lack of community involvement in past efforts. Ald. Peter Burgelis said, "That process wasn't perfect, we can do better, and we're doing better with this task force," as reported by Journal Sentinel. Some, including Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, supported using a public referendum, but current laws do not allow it. The city plans to have the new flag ready in time for an upcoming anniversary.
