Finance and Personnel Committee

City Reopens South Side Fire House

Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.

ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police

City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.

Municipal Court Attendance Way Up

Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.

Alderman Burgelis Responds to Senator Wanggaard’s Misguided and Misleading Attacks on Milwaukee

File suspending permit fees for projects related to flood damage approved by committee

Common Council wants to maximize public input during 2026 budget process

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

The Bridge Project cash payments to Milwaukee mothers reports success one year in

Cash payments to Milwaukee moms improved mental health, housing stability, food security, ability to pay debt and increased access to childcare

New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez April 11, 2025