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Utility Company Ignored City Rules | Milwaukee News
We Energies shut down West Lincoln Avenue without warning residents or city officials, sparking outrage from Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa who called it unlawful and part of a troubling pattern. The utility company, which was supposed to start work Thursday, began early Wednesday — and faces steep new penalties under proposed ordinances. Aldermen are pushing for mandatory advance notice and fines of up to $1,000 per lane per hour for unauthorized road closures, aiming to hold utilities accountable and protect the public during an already chaotic construction season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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