Alexander Hagler, owner of Kuumba Juice and Coffee, is voicing concerns over the impact of flooding caused by sewer grates just outside his business.
“We have some sewer grates right outside our business that are completely flooded, which takes away a lot of the parking,” he said Wednesday after a rainstorm. “Looking out right now, I don’t see where anyone can really step out without getting soaked.”
Hagler is not alone in his frustrations. He notes that the flooding is one of many issues affecting local businesses in Milwaukee.
“It seems like a sign of neglect. I don’t know if it’s any one person’s fault, but obviously, we need to update our infrastructure because this happens almost every time it rains,” Hagler said…