José G. Pérez

President Pérez Introduces Files to Address Issues Surrounding Problem Landlords

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

City Suspends Taco Trucks Over Lack Of Running Water

La Guelaguetza will be off the streets for more than a week following multiple citations.

Council Adopts Comprehensive Package to Address Food Insecurity Citywide

Joint statement from Members of the Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee Will Become ‘Sensory-Inclusive City,’ Mayor Declares

How city plans to become more accommodating for people with sensory needs.

New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.

Common Council Adopts, Mayor Signs Legislation Making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City

Ald. José G. Pérez

City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name

But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.

Can 31-Story Mass Timber Tower Project Be Revived?

Developer exploring options. While city still seeks redevelopment of neighboring site.

Future of City’s Overdose Prevention Program In Jeopardy

Some council members want outside audit, which health commissioner calls a ‘waste.'

Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director

And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?

Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch

Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.

Wisconsin To Let DACA Immigrants Work As Nurses, Teachers, Electricians

Evers signs bipartisan bill at El Rey, citing workforce shortages and fairness.

Governor Evers Signs Bill to Remove Barriers for DACA Recipients

Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

Council Committee Endorses Dropping Chavez Drive Name

But not before one council member withdrew their name as a cosponsor.

Michelin Guide Offers Milwaukee Another Opportunity to Shine

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez

Milwaukee To Become a ‘Sensory-Inclusive City’

How adding quiet and calming spaces could change city and attract tourists.

Council Pushes 60-Day Notice For Grocery Store Closings

Ordinance would require food retailers to warn city leaders. Is it enforceable?

Steering and Rules Committee Approves Legislation Making Milwaukee a Sensory Inclusive City

Due Process is Not Optional

Statement Relating to the Detention of Salah Sarsour from Common Council President José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott P. Spiker

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in March

4 new arrivals include two Mexican restaurants, counter-service cafe and comedy club.

Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub

Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.

Key Milwaukee Leader Weighs In On Chavez Debate

Council President José G. Pérez offers clear stance on what should happen next.

Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader

Clementina Castro Park part of a larger trend to recognize female leaders.

One of City’s Oldest Homes Will Be Razed, Not Relocated

New apartment building will replace home once planned for relocation.

Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform

New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.

Milwaukee Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Allegations

Labor activist and civil rights leader subject of substantial sexual abuse allegations.

DACA Recipients, Wisconsin Economy to Receive Boost via Bipartisan Legislation

Fire Chief in Line For Huge Pay Increase Due to ‘Mistake’

Council decision led to 'enormous' raise for police chief, could benefit fire chief.

Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue

Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.

$14.1 Million Plan Targets Safer Streets In Walker’s Point, Valley, Westown

TIF funds would pay for repaving, new lighting and bike lanes in three key areas.

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Funding for Improved Public Safety

Committee Recommends Denial For Mexican Restaurant

Unanimous vote against proposed restaurant on Mitchell St.

Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property

Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan

Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.

Council adopts legislation in opposition to We Energies’ 75/25 plan

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

Milwaukee Police Department Adopts SOP Modification Prohibiting Facial Coverings – A Victory for Increased Transparency Under Council’s ICE Out Framework

New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause

City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.

After Settlement, Attorney Believes Issue Remains With City’s Inspector General

Plus: First Tearman Spencer may get to trial this year.

Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic February 18, 2026

Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy

Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?

Milwaukee Hires New Monitor For Policing Settlement

Will work with city to end 'stop-and-frisk' tactics and racial disparities in traffic stops.

After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns

Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.

Alderman Burgelis, Supervisor Capriolo, and Alderperson Zamarripa Announce Bilingual South Side Community ICE Awareness Meeting

Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan

Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.

Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez

Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.

Common Council to Recognize Reuben Harpole, Peter Feigin during Tomorrow’s Meeting

Forward Latino Launches “Puerto Rican is American” Campaign to Counter Divisive Mis-Information Campaign!

Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments

New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Two New TIDs to Expand Workforce Housing Opportunities

Proposed TIDs to support New Land Enterprises developments in Walker’s Point

City Reveals $30 Million Plan For 35th Street Purchase

Proposed redevelopment plan gets plenty of questions from alders.

Milwaukee Finds Young Users For Abandoned Motorcycles

Youth program will use abandoned dirt bikes, motorcycles for training.

Milwaukee Common Council Moves to Support Grocery Store and Pharmacy Retention

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.

“Know Your Rights and Resources” Webpage launched

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 22, 2026

City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law

City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?

Swipe With Caution: Criminals Target Milwaukee Residents Through Dating Apps

Joint Statement from Common Council Members: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 14, 2026

Milwaukee Common Council Members Condemn ICE-Related Shooting in Minneapolis

Statement from: Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic January 7, 2026

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

Mayor Offers Olive Branch On Oversight of Cabinet Officials

But will Common Council members accept it?

City May Pay To End Lawsuit Claiming Inspector General Was “Judge, Jury, Executioner”

$50,000 settlement would resolve lawsuit from one of Tearman Spencer's top deputies.

Council Blocked In Fight To Oversee Top City Officials

City Attorney says proposal isn't legal or enforceable. What will council do?

City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity

Committee opposes 2 businesses on Becher St. Full council vote later this month.

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.

Proposed Ordinance Targets Unsanctioned Nightclubs

City leaders say legal loophole allows nightclubs in private event venues.

Common Council Thanks Governor Evers for Decisive Action to Secure FoodShare Benefits

Joint Statement from Common Council members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II November 7, 2025

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

Article hits home on being prepared for ICE arrest/detainment

Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages

Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'

Common Ground Will Take On South Side Crime and Tenants Issues

After success reforming Housing Authority, activist group launches two new campaigns.

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."

Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’

City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.

President Pérez seeks truth in departmental budgeting

Council Adopts Legislation Creating Milwaukee’s first Innovation Distric

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.

New Rainbow Crosswalks Mark Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ History

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project leads installation.

Know your rights and be prepared

Statement from Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Common Council President José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 6, 2025

‘Innovation Center’ Opens On Site of Former Kenosha Auto Plant

Kenosha Innovation Center is a 64,000-square-feet facility.

Brewers take on the Cubs in what is so much more than ‘The I-94 Series’

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 3, 2025

Creation of Milwaukee’s first Innovation District approved at Committee

WI Tech Month 2025: The Future is Built Here

Celebrating Five Years of Innovation, Community, and Growth

Milwaukee Launches First Innovation District in Walker’s Point

Public-private partnership between City leadership and community innovators aims to drive inclusive growth and new opportunities

City Revokes License of Southside Bar After Drug Discovery

Owner facing federal charges.

New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts

City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.

Southside Residents Attempt License Revocation For Southside Bar

Contentious hearing ends with lengthy suspension.

Common Council to Prioritize Neighborhood Needs in 2026 Budget

Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?

Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?

Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal

Tensions reemerge as zoning changes proposed. 'That's how a frog is boiled.'

Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal

New citation aims to address growing problem.

Hispanic heritage is alive and well in Milwaukee

Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez September 10, 2025

Second Federal Agency Moving Into Milwaukee ICE Building

Agency will create new center in facility on Milwaukee's Northwest Side.

Will Noise Impact Proposed 1st Street Development?

Nearby forge's owner predicts problems with residents complaining of noise.