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President Hines to vacate Common Council seat
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President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr.
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Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr.

President Hines statement about Alderman Jim Bohl.

Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget
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Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget

The 2014 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council addresses key priorities and maintains quality city services at current levels.

Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council committee
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Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council committee

News release from Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee
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Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee

Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. October 29, 2013

Latest sentence in police strip search case fails to do justice
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Latest sentence in police strip search case fails to do justice

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. October 4, 2013

Milwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino
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Milwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino

Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. September 24, 2013

Prosecutors miss the mark in Williams decision
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Prosecutors miss the mark in Williams decision

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. May 28, 2013

Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment
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Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. April 23, 2013

Williams death inquest jury gets it right
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Williams death inquest jury gets it right

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013

Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee
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Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013

Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy
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Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy

Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. December 18, 2012
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Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. December 18, 2012

I will continue to monitor this situation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

President Hines to stress importance of new smoke alarm ordinance
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President Hines to stress importance of new smoke alarm ordinance

Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. will join Mayor Tom Barrett and Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing to highlight the importance of the city’s new smoke alarm ordinance on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community
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Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney
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Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney

Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney.

Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent
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Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent

I am deeply troubled by the Fire and Police Commission’s inexplicable decision Monday to reinstate the employment of Police Officer Richard Schoen, who was fired by Chief Edward Flynn following an excessive force case.

Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info
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Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info

Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info.

Meeting with medical examiner to be covered by Council President Hines & other Council members at 2 p.m. news conference
Council members to discuss Williams case
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Council members to discuss Williams case

4:30 p.m. TODAY, Sept. 25, 2012

Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed
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Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed

Late last night, shots again rang out in the 15th Aldermanic District.