Politics - Jan. 16, 2009
New plan blurs lines between murals, graffiti
Milwaukee Ald. Tony Zielinski continues to tag graffiti artists as public enemy No. 1. But at least one member of a city committee says his latest plan blurs the line between murals, graffiti and freedom of expression. Zielinski is proposing an ordinance that would require any mural artist to apply for a permit and pay $75 in order to paint the side of a building.
Tags: Zielinski, graffiti, Stuart Mukamal, Kristine Hinrichs, Cardinal Capital Management, Oakton Manor, Our Space Inc., MPS, Jennifer Morales