October 21. 2009 2:00AM - Last modified: March 14. 2012 12:36PM

Panel will discuss future of Hoan Bridge

By Jim Butman

Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge soon will be need to be repaired or replaced. It will be a once-in-a-half-century decision. Which is the best option? What is at stake? What will the impact be? What are the costs? What are the timetables?

The answers to those questions and more will be explored in the next Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon, which will focus on the "The Future of the Hoan Bridge."

The event will feature a panel discussion, including:

* State Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale).

* Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik.

* Pete Beitzel, vice president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

* Eric Reinelt, director of the Port of Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation also has been invited to send a representative to the event.

The discussion will be moderated by BizTimes Milwaukee executive editor Steve Jagler.

The luncheon will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. at the Newsroom Pub in downtown Milwaukee at 137 E. Wells St.

The public is invited to attend. The cost to attend is $15 for MPC members, $20 for non-members, $10 for students. Lunch is included. Seating will be limited.  Pre-registration and advance payment is required and may be done online at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. For additional information, call (262) 894-2224.


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