June 13, 2019 //Volume 28, Issue 24 MILWAUKEE WEST / NORTH / WAUWATOSA / WEST ALLIS (262) 238-6397 discoverhometown.com YOUR FIRST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS & ADVERTISING Cool, refreshing and straight from the garden Council approves city employee BY MELINDA MYERS three percent raise legislation Add a bit of cool flavor to your bever- The Common Council unanimously approved an ordi- ages and meals this summer with home- nance providing increased rates of pay for City of grown mint. Try using peppermint leaves Milwaukee employees who choose to live in the city in fruit cocktails and ice cream. Add while employed or move into the city when hired. spearmint to your tea or use the leaves to Common Council File #190233 is an ordinance co- season lamb and jelly. Or try chocolate authored by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman mint for a unique sweet and refreshing Milele A. Coggs and Common Council President Ashanti flavor in desserts and drinks. Hamilton, which gives a three percent raise to city This vigorous plant is easy to grow and employees who live within Milwaukee’s city limits. This suited to container gardens. In fact, incentive pay raise is a result of an amendment in the growing it in a pot will help keep this vig- City’s 2019 budget directing the Department of Employee orous herb contained. Or sink a contain- Relations (DER) to explore policies and programs encour- er of mint in the garden or plant where aging employees to choose Milwaukee for their homes. surrounding walks and walls will keep this “I thank my fellow Council members for their posi- vigorous plant contained. tive support for this ordinance,” said Ald. Lewis. “I espe- Grow mint in a full sun to partial cially wish to acknowledge and thank Council President shade location with moist well-drained Ashanti Hamilton for facilitating negotiations with the soil. Mulch the soil to conserve moisture. few fresh mint leaves to add to their iced tea, mojito American Federation of State, County and Municipal Though hardy in zones 3 to 11, you will need to pro- or favorite summer beverage or salad. Employees (AFSCME) Council 32 concerning these pay vide a bit of winter protection when growing mint in Not only does this easy to grow herb add flavor, but raises.” containers in colder regions. Either sink the contain- it also aids digestion. Add a garnish of mint to dress “When our City workers decide to live, work and play er in a vacant spot in the garden or move the planter up dessert plates or provide it to a loved one to calm in Milwaukee while they serve their fellow residents, I into an unheated garage. Water thoroughly whenever a queasy stomach. And use it to increase the man- fully support providing them with pay raises,” said the soil is thawed and dry. ganese, vitamin C and vitamin A levels in your diet. Hamilton. “I appreciate our union brothers and sisters at Harvest the leaves as needed. Cutting leafy stems Make this the year you plant, harvest and enjoy AFSCME for working in good faith with the Council to off the plant just above a healthy leaf or bud will some minty fresh flavor straight from the garden. help make this new ordinance a reality.” encourage compact tidy growth. Pick mint just before Melinda Myers is the author of numerous books, “Milwaukee, especially our neighborhoods, is flowering for the most intense flavor. including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great strengthened by the presence of city employees who live Include a container of mint in your patio, balcony Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the and own their homes in our city,” said Coggs. “By or deck plantings. Keeping it close to the kitchen and nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & authorizing pay increases for our employees who choose outdoor living space will make it easy for you to har- radio program. Myers web site is Milwaukee, we encourage them to increase their stake in vest and use. Plus, your guests will enjoy plucking a www.MelindaMyers.com their city and their neighbors to make our co IN THIS Juneteenth Day PAGE 2 // Perfect Wedding PAGE 6 Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! facebook.com/ twitter.com/ ISSUE... 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