The Public Policy Forum recognized Franklin and Oak Creek for their collaborative work on the South 27th Street Corridor Project as part of its "Salute to Local Government" awards banquet held June 19. Both cities were awarded an Honorable Mention in the Intergovernmental Cooperation category, which recognizes partnerships between governmental bodies.
"The South 27th Street Corridor is a monumental cooperative effort between Franklin and Oak Creek and it is estimated to bring $2 billion in economic growth to our two cities," said Franklin Mayor Tom Taylor. "We are very grateful for this recognition."
Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender echoed this sentiment, "We are proud of this honor for our efforts. This project will grow our tax base, bring family-supporting jobs, and improve the quality of life for our residents."
Last year, Franklin and Oak Creek jointly received the 2007 Wisconsin Good Government Award for their cooperative planning efforts to prepare the South 27th Street Corridor for high-quality business development.
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