Sharlen P. Moore

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

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

The Full Cost of New Police Contract

City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.

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?

Committee Advances Tenant Fire Safety Disclosure Ordinance Sponsored by Alderman Burgelis

In support of public safety

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis November 7, 2025

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

City Closes ELMNT Lounge

After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.

Procell Has Sweeping Goals For Community Wellness and Safety

Is surprise appointee's plan to prevent violence too ambitious?

Acts Housing Applauds Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic’s Efforts to Preserve Budget Funding for City of Milwaukee’s Down Payment Assistance Program

Amendment Passes Finance and Personnel Committee as Budget Goes to Common Council for Friday Vote

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

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

A welcome step in Madison to help protect apartment dwellers from deadly fires

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore October 28, 2025

Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire

Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

A New Solution for City’s Cracked Sidewalks?

Idea proposed by Ald. Coggs would also save property owners money.

Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers

For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.

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

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.

Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget

But city says it is still saving money. How?

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

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

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

Common Council to Prioritize Neighborhood Needs in 2026 Budget

City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair

Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.

Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader

After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

Youth Council Celebrates Success, Seeks New Members

City empowers teens to allocate substantial funding to nonprofits.

Joint statement in support of Pathfinders Milwaukee workers

From Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.

Housing Authority’s Financial Woes Worse Than Previously Reported

Deep financial problems for HACM dating back to 2018.

Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff

'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

How much regulation is too much?

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.

A step forward for housing in Milwaukee

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Peter Burgelis, and Alderman Alex Brower

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

Housing Element Plan Approved by Committee

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore and Alderman Peter Burgelis July 8, 2025

Statement on the passing of Officer Kendall Corder

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 30, 2025

Monterrey Market celebrates grand opening on Milwaukee’s west side

Statement on Milwaukee police officers shot in the line of duty

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 27, 2025

Monterrey Market Opens Third Location, Its Biggest Yet

Family-owned grocery chain expands to West Side, fulfilling community need.

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

Giving Cash With No Strings Attached To New Moms Is Delivering Big Results

Cash transfer program shows positive outcomes for 122 Milwaukee moms.

Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion

Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Statement on the self-deportation of Yessenia Ruano

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.

Statement on the passing of Anna Mae Robertson

From all members of the Common Council: 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 José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement

New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.

Yessenia Ruano Deserves Better

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: President José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, 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, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 2, 2025

False Statement Continues to Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentimen

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

Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans

But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.

West Side Grocery Store Wins Key Approval

Monterrey Market gets enthusiastic backing of city licenses committee.

Council adopts file codifying gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

Join The “Party For The Park” On May 7 To Support Washington Park Programming, Explore The New Urban Ecology Center

Statement on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

From Common Council Members: 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, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 25, 2025

Council Divided Over Nightclub’s Age Restriction

Council denies Allure's request to lower age limit, despite split vote.

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.

Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns

Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?

Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team

Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.

Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.

Council members introduce file to discuss Election Day ballot shortages

City Suspends Southside Dollar Tree

Council says it has citywide concerns with chain's operation.

Who Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?

After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.

Women’s History Month Honorees Celebrated During Tuesday’s Council Meeting

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

Ancestral Intelligence: Rooted in Resistance

Statement from Members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore

City of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.

Registration now open for 15th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds

Did he open the door to the council taking the remainder of the deconstruction fund?

Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches Exhibit Comes to City Hall

Council members want City to oppose measure to allow POTUS third term

City of Milwaukee Celebrates Black History Month with Public Information Campaign, Networking Event, and More

HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds

New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Monterrey Market Owner Reveals Plans for New Location

Grocery store plans a third location this year on Milwaukee's far West Side.

Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue

New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.

Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?

Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.

City of Milwaukee to Explore Snowplow Fee Refund

Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs

Plus: Another board member resigns.

City of Milwaukee Youth Council offering unique opportunities for emerging leaders

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.

Power Hour networking event to honor Youth Council, accept donations for unhoused

Public Input Sought for Nominees for City’s 2025 Black History Month Campaign

Mayor Johnson to Light 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

111th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Mayor Johnson Signs Brostoff’s Final Legislation Into Effect

Johnson pushes for everyone to follow in late alderman's forward-thinking spirit.

Contribution to DiAndre Jackson of $75

Contribution to David Bowen of $100

Contribution to Jason Fields of $10

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $35

Contribution to David Crowley of $25

Contribution to David Crowley of $25

Contribution to David Crowley of $50