Community members gathered at North Division High School to hear from the final three candidates vying to lead Milwaukee’s Office of Wellness and Safety, a position many believe could significantly impact the city’s future.
“That position holds a lot. It can make the city go in a different direction one way or the other, good or bad,” said Desilynn Smith, executive director of Uniting Garden Homes Inc.
Smith, who grew up in Milwaukee and has spent years advocating for mental health resources and violence reduction, emphasized the importance of this leadership role in addressing community challenges…