Mequon Weekly Bulletin - April 30, 2021

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Planning Commission: May 3 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners: May 4 - 8:00 A.M. (Agenda)
Committee of the Whole - Town Center Workshop: May 4 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Mequon-Thiensville Bike & Pedestrian Way Commission: May 6 - 9:00 A.M.
Board of Appeals: May 6 - 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)
Architectural Board: May 10 - 6:00 P.M.
Public Safety Committee: May 11 - 5:30 P.M.
Public Welfare Committee: May 11 - 6:00 P.M.
Finance-Personnel Committee: May 11 - 7:00 P.M.
Public Works Committee: May 11 - 7:00 P.M.
Common Council: May 11 - 7:30 P.M.
Sewer Utility District Commission: May 11 - 7:30 P.M.
Festivals Committee: May 13 - 6:30 P.M.

COVID-19 Update for the Week Ending Friday, April 30
The City of Mequon, in coordination with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) and other state and federal agencies, continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.

Please help to continue limiting the spread of COVID-19 in the community by, maintaining a safe social distance, avoiding large gatherings, following proper hygiene practices, and staying home when sick.

First Results of 2020 Census Data Released
Every ten years a mandatory counting of people and gathering of information takes places as mandated under Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. census counts every resident in the United States. The data collected by the census determines how the 435 seats in the House of Representatives are divided up among the 50 states. Additionally, the information is used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities. The first results of the 2020 Census were released this past Monday.  The results indicate a 7.4% population gain, the second lowest growth rate since the 1930s. Additional data showed slow growth in the Northeast and Midwest, with gains in the South and Mountain West. The following states will lose one House of Representative seat: California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. States gaining a seat will include Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Caroline, and Oregon.  The state of Texas will gain two seats.  Additional information on demographic and raw population data for counties, cities, and towns will be released on August 16.

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Offers Volunteer Opportunities
The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust (OWLT) has a number of volunteer opportunities that range from helping to manage litter along roadsides and trails to cleaning up along the Milwaukee River, planting trees or pulling garlic mustard. Currently, OWLT is seeking Site Stewards, Equipment Stewards, Grounds Stewards, and Amphibian Monitors for the 2021 season. To view a complete list of volunteer opportunities and information on how to become a volunteer, please click here.  Additionally, the Grazing Goat Crew is returning this summer, however opportunities to volunteer with the Crew are not yet available. To sponsor a goat or help support stewardship activities, please click here. For questions about the volunteer roles or any volunteer-related inquiry including registration for scheduled workdays, please contact Josh Schlicht, Stewardship Coordinator, at jschlicht@owlt.org.

Ozaukee County to Host Clean Sweep Event on Saturday, May 8
As a reminder, Ozaukee County will host a Clean Sweep event on Saturday, May 8. Clean Sweep is an opportunity for residents, agricultural producers, and some businesses to properly dispose of hazardous waste, used tires, electronics, and appliances. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. - noon at the Ozaukee County Highway Shop, located on 1221 Hilltop Drive, Town of Cedarburg. Fees may apply for the disposal of certain items. Click here to learn more about the event and registration requirements.

  • Printer-friendly version