Milwaukee business crashed into for a third time in as many years, Alderman reacts
Milwaukee business crashed into for a third time in as many years, Alderman reacts
A small business on Milwaukee's north side was crashed into over the weekend. It's the third time the shop has been hit by a car in as many years.
Westmoreland: "Bad. I mean it's a domino effect. One business leaves, other businesses could leave. That's the last thing we want."
He's hoping policy changes and the new 2% sales tax increase, set to take effect in January, can help combat the destruction.
It's not only businesses leaving the area, which makes people want to leave the area, but also increased costs for the entire community. There's more costs for putting in extra "traffic calming measures". There's extra costs for repairs to damage caused by reckless drivers. There's loss of life. There's increased insurance rates if you own a car in Milwaukee.
He hopes the sales tax increase can also help add more police to the force to help hold people accountable.
Hopefully!