If you are a West Milwaukee resident that is 55 or older, you are eligible to be a part of the West Allis Senior Center!
The West Allis Senior Center offers games, crafts, and other supportive programs for a small yearly membership fee. To inquire about memberships or join in on the fun call the Senior Center at 414-302-870.
The Senior Center programs include over 30 classes offered each week along with many special other events. The West Allis Senior Center also supports the nutritional needs of our seniors through several programs.
Recently, the center has also responded to member questions about medications circulating in the news, such as ivermectin, by providing access to reliable health information through partnerships with local pharmacists and public health educators. This ensures that seniors can make informed choices and avoid misinformation, especially regarding treatments not approved for certain conditions.
Click here for more information on all that the senior center has to offer.
A small, close-knit community located in the heart of Milwaukee County.
Where is it?
West Milwaukee is in southeast Wisconsin and is in the middle of Milwaukee County. It neighbors West Allis, Milwaukee and the VA Grounds.
What’s special about it?
Known for its welcoming atmosphere, this small yet dynamic village boasts a diverse array of local businesses, parks, and community events that bring residents together. The unique architectural character, featuring historic homes and modern spaces, adds to its charm. Visitvisitwestmilwaukee.orgto learn about what West Milwaukee has to offer.
I want to know more, where do I go?
For any general questions about the Village, please contact general@westmilwaukeewi.gov or call (414) 645-1530.
In 2017, Wisconsin Elections Commission staff developed an electronic poll book system to be used in polling places in Wisconsin on Election Day. The “Badger Book” is an electronic poll book software that is specific to Wisconsin elections practices and statutes. The Badger Book is the only electronic poll book software created with direct WisVote integration. Badger Books within each polling place connect securely to each other, but do not connect to the internet or any other network outside the polling place.
The Badger Book is primarily used to check in voters, process absentee ballots, and register a voter on Election Day. The Badger Book maintains the voter number and count independent of poll worker input.
The Badger Book will work the same as a paper poll book. The election inspector will still look up the voter names in the poll book. Voters will still sign the poll book and will still get a voter number slip. The only difference is that all of this will be done electronically using the Badger Books.
The actual process of voting will not change at all. Voters will still vote on paper ballots and will still place those ballots in the tabulator. The tabulator is not connected to the Badger Books in any way.
Summary
Badger Books are:
Poll books. They are used to check in voters and produce a voter number on a slip of paper for each voter.
Used to register voters.
Used to process absentee ballots.
When voters check in, they will give their names and addresses to the election inspectors, just as they have in the past. The only difference will be that the inspectors will be looking up voter names electronically, rather than in paper poll books. Voters’ signatures will still be required, but voters will sign their names on an electronic screen, rather than in the paper poll book.
Following submittal to the Clerk’s Office of a completed application for an Absentee Ballot or submittal of a request for an Absentee Ballot through My Vote Wisconsin, registered voters can receive a ballot in the mail or can vote in person at the Village Clerk’s Office. NOTE: Regular voters must provide a valid photo ID along with their request if one is not on file with your voter registration.
Absentee By-Mail
Absentee ballots will be sent by mail to those registered voters with a completed application on file. You will receive your ballot in the mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return, along with instructions. Vote your ballot, sign and date your certificate envelope, have a witness sign your certificate envelope including their complete address, and return it to the Village Clerk’s Office by mail or personally deliver your own absentee ballot directly to the Village Clerk’s Office at West Milwaukee Village Hall, 4755 West Beloit Road.
Currently, State law requires that absentee ballots must be returned to the Village Clerk’s Office prior to 8 p.m. on Election Day. The US Postal Service recommends allowing at least one week for your completed absentee ballot to be delivered to the Village Clerk’s Office. Once there is only a week remaining before an Election to return your ballot, voters are strongly encouraged to personally deliver your own ballot to the Village Clerk’s Office.
Absentee voting in the Village Clerk’s office is restricted to the 2 weeks before an Election and ends at the close of business the Friday before an Election.
Absentee Ballot Drop-Off
Absentee ballots can be dropped off in the Drop-Box in Village Hall at 4755 W. Beloit Rd. It is right inside the front door to the left. Please make sure to complete the following steps when utilizing this option.
Complete the ballot and seal it
Sign ballot with a witness present
Have your witness sign it and print their name with their full address
Strong Neighborhoods is an initiative developed by the Village of West Milwaukee to help increase the attractiveness of West Milwaukee housing stock. Strong Neighborhoods aims to work with citizens to invest in them and their homes. The Strong Neighborhoods initiative will assist with residential exterior housing improvements and property maintenance compliance. The new program is financed through a TIF financing law known as the “Affordable Housing Extension” which allows the extension of a TIF to benefit a municipality’s housing stock. Funds for these programs will be available in the form of grants as outlined in State Statute 66.1105. Investing in the Village’s housing stock will result in a ripple effect that will benefit everyone within the Village. Please see the links below for more information.
