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Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBrunch of Professionals Hosting Autumn Brunch At Deer District
BOP invites women to usher in Autumn with food and conversation
Sep 8th, 2023 by Brunch of Professionals
Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Outside Counsel Will Represent City On Complaint Against City Attorney
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is being sued for harassment, discrimination.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets
Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Boys & Girls Clubs Announce State Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs Announce State Youth of the Year
Mar 14th, 2022 by Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM
With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Anti-Harassment Policy Expanded After City Attorney Case
Effort took more than a year, from investigation to enactment.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Adopts Resolution Amending City’s Anti-Harassment Policy
On Tuesday the Common Council adopted a resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to update the City’s anti-harassment policy
Jan 21st, 2022 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise
First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
116 Non-Vaccinated Workers Face Suspension
And possible termination. 95.3% of general city employees complied with vaccine mandate.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Faces Shortage of Garbage Truck, Snowplow Drivers
Milwaukee raising starting pay by $5,400.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Latest City Attorney Controversy Causes Council Infighting
Dodd vs Zamarripa is an extension of Tearman Spencer vs City Hall
Oct 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Turmoil, Toxic Work Environment at City Attorney’s Office
Resignation forms cite ethical violations, poor treatment of women & more by Tearman Spencer.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials
For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants New Harassment Policy
In wake of report chastising city attorney, council unanimously votes to create policy for elected officials.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall
New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New City HR Director Impresses Alders
Makda Fessahaye's appointment as employee relations director wins unanimous committee approval.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer
Mayor Barrett finds a familiar face to replace Samir Amin.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Check Out These Five YPWeek Events
Annual young professionals week is back for its sixth installment.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Rebecca Amyx
