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Retired from a long career of advocating for and connecting with the people of Milwaukee, Reuben Harpole is still sometimes referred to as the unofficial mayor of Milwaukee. Photo by Sue Vliet/NNS.
He’s never been elected, but many in the community call
At least unofficially.
After all, Harpole has long been known as one of the best-connected people in the city.
“The ‘mayor of Milwaukee’ was more than a nickname,” he says. “It wasn’t by accident that I got it.