WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 - 16

2024 Elections in the Village of Brown Deer

The Village does not have a February election.

Our next election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

The Spring & Presidential Preference Election will be held on Tuesday, April 02. Offices to be elected include the President of the United States preference, Village Trustee, Brown Deer School District Member, Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee County Comptroller, Milwaukee County Supervisor District 2, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judges, and Court of Appeals Judge District 1.

Request your absentee ballot now.

To request a ballot be mailed to you, please make your request here. Ballots will be available to be mailed to you the first week of March. When returning your ballot, you can either place it in the mail or the voter may hand it in to village staff during normal business hours. Only the voter can return their ballot.

Village of Brown Deer Looking for Summer Seasonal Help

As we enter into the 50s this week, let’s tease ourselves more by thinking about summer. The Village of Brown Deer is searching for five seasonals that would assist our Parks and Recreation Department as well as our Public Works operations. These positions perform indoor and outdoor maintenance of our parks, streets, grounds, and public areas while also assisting with landscaping efforts. Qualified applicants must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, hardworking, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors. The position works weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with no evening or weekend hours. Pay is $15 per hour. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, stop by Village Hall at 4800 W. Green Brook Dr. to pick up an application or contact Erika Petras at 414-371-3020 or epetras@browndeerwi.org for more information. We’d recommend getting your application in as soon as you can as the Village hopes to fill these spots soon.

This Week Around the Village

Upcoming Public Meetings

Library Board Meeting

Monday, February 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Lower-level conference room, Brown Deer Public Library -- 4301 W. Brown Deer Rd.

Upcoming Community Events

Click here to view the full calendar of events

Looking Ahead:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) WIS 57 Resurfacing – Good Hope Rd. to Teutonia Scheduled for 2026

The WisDot is proposing to resurface two miles of WIS 57 in Milwaukee County. The purpose of this project is to provide long-term improvements to the pavement, drainage structures, guardrail, and to improve pedestrian/bicycle connectivity throughout the corridor. Construction is anticipated to start in spring of 2026 and is expected to last one construction season.

Additional information available at: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/se/57resurface/default.aspx

If you have any comments or questions rega

rding this project, please contact the project team. Martin Vallaca, P.E. Project Manager (262)548-6456 Martin.Villacca@dot.wi.gov or Chris Verhyen, Communications Manager (262)548-8757 Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov

Click here to go to the questionnaire.

Learn more here

Distracted Driver Prevention

Distracted driving poses a serious threat on our roads. According to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), one in five crashes involve distracted driving. A distracted driving crash happens somewhere in Wisconsin every 22 minutes.

The use of devices such as mobile phones while driving significantly increases the risk of crashes. Texting, calling or browsing divert attention from the road, leading to delayed reaction times and impaired driving skills. Additionally, engaging in activities like eating, adjusting the radio, or attending to passengers can also contribute to distraction, compromising road safety.

The Wisconsin DOT provides the following tips to avoid distracted driving:

Commit to driving safely and distraction-free.
Turn off your phone or download an app to prevent incoming and outgoing messages, calls and notifications while driving; some apps even send an auto-response back to let people know you are on the road.
Enlist the help of your passengers to avoid distraction.
Speak up as a passenger if you witness distracted driving.
Pull over safely if you need to address any distraction while driving.
Plan ahead: eat, groom, primp, and organize before OR after your drive.

Prioritizing safe driving and avoiding distractions will ensure the wellbeing of yourself and others on the road and will help us achieve zero preventable deaths on Wisconsin roads.