Milwaukee Common Council

Cafe Proposed For Westlawn Gardens

Coffee on Spring would provide additional amenity for residents.

Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic

Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.

Get Fresh! Cafe Proposed For Brewery District

Downtown lunch vendor eyes permanent location for 'wholesome' fare.

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes

Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.

Proposed Ordinance Targets Unsanctioned Nightclubs

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

Milwaukee DSA Calls on Common Council to Overrule Mayor’s Veto of 4% Worker Raises

The effort to unionize continues, and our support for Discovery World workers stands strong

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Public Safety and Health Committee to Consider Tenant Life-Safety Disclosure Ordinance Tomorrow

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

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