Local leader honored as “Hometown Hero” for work with low-income community

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — State lawmakers recognized a local leader as a “Hometown Hero” for decades of giving opportunities to Madison’s low-income community.

Carmen Porco received the “Hometown Hero” honor on Thursday.

Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco has spent more than forty years running the Northport and Packer low-income housing complexes in Madison’s north side.

The State Assembly gave Porco the honor on Thursday. Rep. Melissa Sargent wrote, “Rev. Porco has selflessly dedicated his life and work to fighting for just and equal opportunities, and has changed the lives of many.”

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