Ronald “Ron” Roberts, former manager of the condemnation division at the Department of Neighborhood Services.

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Eyes on Milwaukee: Deconstruction Program Suspended Again
Eyes on Milwaukee

Deconstruction Program Suspended Again

But DNS officials hope new coalition of contractors could bid on work.

City Hall: 12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis
City Hall

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure

Contribution to Vincent Bobot of $100

Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
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Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure

The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.

Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward
Press Release

Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward

The measure includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.

Back in the News: Maybe Karl Kopp Was Right

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $50

Back in the News: Maybe Karl Kopp Was Right
Back in the News

Maybe Karl Kopp Was Right

I criticized him for letting a historic building rot, but he’d planned a stunning replacement.

Murphy’s Law: Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?

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Murphy’s Law: Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Murphy’s Law

Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?

Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.

City moves to demolish downtown Renaissance Book Shop building
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City moves to demolish downtown Renaissance Book Shop building

Now Serving: A Punk Rock Ramen Restaurant?
Now Serving

A Punk Rock Ramen Restaurant?

Tochi reopens with attitude. And Karl Kopp’s venture falls apart.

City condemns Renaissance Book Shop
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City condemns Renaissance Book Shop

Kopp will tear down historic building following city condemnation order
Historic J.L. Burnham Building to be demolished
City Goes Into Demolition Business

City Goes Into Demolition Business

DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.