The Milwaukee Common Council found a way to light a mainstream media fire recently -- complain about snow removal. So, I've decided to follow its lead (scary, I know) and complain about potholes. Who's with me?
First, I realize it's pothole season. Water and temperature extremes lead to weakened road surfaces. The cold freezes the moisture in the concrete and then the ground expands cracking the surface and eventually after we all drive over these cracks, we get potholes.
All of the above pictured are in and around Downtown. All are out of control and waiting to damage your car. One already shook my German-made ride to the core.
Consider this blog a warning, Milwaukee and know that I've also reported these and others to DPW Street Maintenance. You can do the same at the below link, and please use the talkback feature to show us your "favorite" potholes.
In the meantime, please drive safely.
A life-long and passionate community leader and Milwaukeean, Jeff Sherman is a co-founder of OnMilwaukee.
He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Marquette University, as a Warrior. He holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University, and is the founding president of Young Professionals of Milwaukee (YPM)/Fuel Milwaukee.
Early in his career, Sherman was one of youngest members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and currently is involved in numerous civic and community groups - including board positions at The Wisconsin Center District, Wisconsin Club and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He's honored to have been named to The Business Journal's "30 under 30" and Milwaukee Magazine's "35 under 35" lists.
He owns a condo in Downtown and lives in greater Milwaukee with his wife Stephanie, his son, Jake, and daughter Pierce. He's a political, music, sports and news junkie and thinks, for what it's worth, that all new movies should be released in theaters, on demand, online and on DVD simultaneously.
He also thinks you should read OnMilwaukee each and every day.
