Representative Russell Goodwin

State Representative Russell A. Goodwin Sr. released the following statement regarding the recent violence in Milwaukee and called for immediate action to address public safety across the city.

Korean American Day is celebrated on January 13th to commemorate the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.

Today, let's be sure to uplift the immense contributions of Korean Americans across our state. Thank you for being part of what makes our communities great!

A big thank you to Kind Oasis for welcoming me and other members of the Milwaukee Delegation to your facility. It’s always a privilege to meet with small businesses in our community! ✨💫

Human trafficking has no place in our city. Let’s use today to spread awareness, honor survivors, and foster collective action against exploitation.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 911 for immediate danger.

Additional 24/7 confidential lines that you can call are:

—> The National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

—> Sojourner Family Peace Center Hotline: 414-933-2722

—> Milwaukee Police Department (Non-Emergency Number): 414-933-4444

🏠 Proud to be a co-sponsor of progressive legislation!

Comprised of four bills, this housing package prioritizes and through the implementation of commonsense measures. It's time that we had a housing market that met the needs of our community!

Stay tuned for more information, including links to the bills once they've been posted to the Wisconsin State Legislature website.

Alderman Richards served our community faithfully for nearly two decades as a member of the Common Council. I am saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family 🙏🏾💛

Our city mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant. We honor the legacy of former Alderman Don Richards, a leader who served the City of Milwaukee with profound integrity and a deep-seated compassion for community service. His tireless advocacy for his neighbors shaped the fabric of our city, and his impact will be felt for generations to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

📢❗Today, I submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 782.

This is , legislation that strengthens Wisconsin's emergency response systems. I am grateful for the opportunity to work on it with Representative Bob Donovan and Senator Van Wanggaard, and look forward to the potential of having the Assembly version heard.

Together, we can stop the abuse and misuse of our systems.

Today, I reflect on the state of our nation. Five years ago, our capitol was stormed in a deadly attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. It marks a violent and horrifying day in the history of the United States.

My thoughts are with the survivors of the attack. My prayers are with the families of those who were lost. My gratitude is with the brave law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to preserve our democracy.

This is a day of somber reflection. We cannot whitewash what happened.

📢❗ Legislation I've been working on has received an official bill number: AB 791.

The bill's senate companion, SB 782, will receive a committee hearing this Wednesday, January 7th. I am proud to be the author of legislation that protects our 911 .

📎 Learn more here —> https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab791

Wishing you a happy New Year! 🎊

While 2025 brought challenges, we overcame them together. I look forward to another year of serving our community as state representative.

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Deeply excited by this news! For the past three years, I’ve been a vocal advocate for city investments in community-centered development projects like this.

The Department of City Development’s Vision Report for the former Northridge Mall site is now available online ➡️ engage.milwaukee.gov/northridge

The report summarizes public perception, market opinions, and economic potential of land use and design scenarios. The City plans to market the site for sale in 2026.

Please save the date to join us for a public meeting on January 21 at 5 p.m. at 7800 W. Brown Deer Road.

As weather conditions and temperatures remain variable, please do not hesitate to utilize weather shelters. We are fortunate to have community centers, like our public libraries, doubling as these. A great reminder of the multifaceted benefits of investing in third spaces!

To learn more about throughout , please checkout —> https://211wisconsin.communityos.org