Friday, April 16, 2021
WATCH: County Executive David Crowley joined Opportunity Wisconsin and BLOC hand out treats from Canfora Bakery in celebration of the American Rescue Plan and its boost to Milwaukee residents (Video: WDJT)
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—With more than 200 million COVID-19 vaccines doses now administered nationwide, yesterday Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by Opportunity Wisconsin and BLOC as they gathered to celebrate the American Rescue Plan and its major boost to vaccine distribution by handing out free cookies from Canfora Bakery at the Kosciuszko Park and Community Center vaccine site.
Newly vaccinated residents picked up their treat and chatted with the County Executive about how the American Rescue Plan is helping folks in the Milwaukee area. Milwaukee County is slated to receive $183 million in state and local aid from the American Rescue Plan, while the city of Milwaukee will receive $405 million.
Members of the media wishing to speak with Milwaukee residents who were vaccinated at Kosciuszko Park should email press@opportunitywisconsin.org to arrange interviews.
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