Deadly joyride takes another young Milwaukeean
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.--November 24, 2015
Nov 24th, 2015
Let’s settle police and fire labor contracts first
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 30, 2015
Oct 30th, 2015
Prosecution is a step toward justice for Laylah
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 21, 2015
Oct 21st, 2015
Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 17, 2015
Sep 17th, 2015
Proposed arena district amendment would boost minority-owned businesses
“The amendment provides the opportunity for minority-owned businesses to be a part of this diverse, catalytic and transformational Milwaukee project – as they should be.”
Sep 12th, 2015
After further review: Policies on why and when to deploy police body cameras need to be vetted
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 2, 2015
Sep 2nd, 2015
Mayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis
"I do acknowledge the positive things that are happening here in Milwaukee, but that's no excuse for not having a solution to the rampant killings in our city. "
Aug 28th, 2015
Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Aug 27th, 2015
Alderman Davis requests police records of delayed response to rape report
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Aug 13th, 2015
Hypocrisy rears its ugly head again
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 29, 2015
Jul 29th, 2015
Heads must roll over outrageous delay in police response to rape case
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 23, 2015
Jul 23rd, 2015
Disappointed in today’s Council vote
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 21, 2015
Jul 21st, 2015
Thanks for Hearing Me
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 20, 2015
Jul 20th, 2015
Ald. Davis statement on committee vote reallocating CDBG funding
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015
Jul 13th, 2015
And you expect me to remain silent?
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015
Jul 13th, 2015
A Bold Plan to Address the Crisis
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 10, 2015
Jul 10th, 2015
Transit workers work stoppage reveals the obvious
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 6, 2015
Jul 6th, 2015
Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 1, 2015
Jul 1st, 2015
Let’s not talk about it, be about it!
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 29, 2015
Jun 29th, 2015
Another young life lost to deadly violence
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 15, 2015
Jun 15th, 2015
Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jun 9th, 2015
Alderman Joe Dudzik: A life well-lived
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 22, 2015
May 22nd, 2015
Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
May 12th, 2015
MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015
May 11th, 2015
City violence hints at deeper problems
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 4, 2015
May 4th, 2015
An opportunity lost, and now we’re paying the cost
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 17, 2015
Apr 17th, 2015
Police-involved shooting in 2nd District
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 15, 2015
Apr 15th, 2015
Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty
“Instead, over my repeated objections and concerns, the Mayor uses it to fund city services year in and year out.”
Apr 14th, 2015
Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015
Apr 3rd, 2015
Alderman Davis announces new development proposal for Midtown Center
There are plans to redevelop the 116,000-square-foot building that has been empty for several years.
Apr 1st, 2015
Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 26, 2015
Mar 26th, 2015
Council will honor MFD Heroes, basketball All-American
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Mar 2nd, 2015
Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015
Feb 20th, 2015
Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015
Feb 20th, 2015
Ald. Joe Davis calls for more transparency on Joint Review Board meetings
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 12, 2015
Feb 12th, 2015
Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans
Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.
Jan 27th, 2015
Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 22, 2015
Jan 22nd, 2015
The Sound Alternative to the Milwaukee Streetcar
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jan 19th, 2015
The Reasonable Alternative to the Downtown Streetcar
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jan 16th, 2015
MFD heroes rescue, revive boy trapped in burning duplex
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jan 15th, 2015
Streetcar will siphon away precious revenue, won’t help area of greatest needs in Milwaukee
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 7, 2015
Jan 7th, 2015
In a broken city, questions remain
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 22, 2014
Dec 22nd, 2014
Luxury versus necessities
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 9, 2014
Dec 9th, 2014
Time to let the public decide on the streetcar
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 26, 2014
Nov 26th, 2014
Alderman Davis appointed to two new National League of Cities committees
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. will serve on two new National League of Cities committees.
Nov 17th, 2014
District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 11, 2014
Nov 11th, 2014
Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 5, 2014
Nov 5th, 2014
Key information remains under wraps in Dontre Hamilton case
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 31, 2014
Oct 31st, 2014
Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. invites residents to participate in a community build day.
Sep 26th, 2014
MPD actions further damage public faith
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 15, 2014
Sep 15th, 2014
Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 10, 2014
Sep 10th, 2014
Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 11, 2014
Aug 11th, 2014
Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela
Joint news release from Alderman Davis, Alderman Wade and Alderman Stamper
Jul 18th, 2014
Hunger Task Force Summer Meals Program providing food for children
Hunger Task Force is working with community partners, local donors and federal nutrition programs to organize summer meal sites around Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2014
REMINDER: Feedback sought on spending plan for federal funds
Through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.
Jul 6th, 2014
Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds
Starting today and through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals that the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.
Jun 20th, 2014
Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities
Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.
Jun 3rd, 2014
Milwaukee is out of control
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 3, 2014
Jun 3rd, 2014
Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will host a public forum tomorrow for members of the community to express their concerns and learn about the new state-mandated process for investigating incidents like the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park last month.
May 28th, 2014
Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths
Sensing growing discontent with the investigation into the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said he will host a discussion with prominent law enforcement officials .
May 16th, 2014
Donald Sterling is full of crap
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 14, 2014
May 14th, 2014
Alderman Davis to participate in church service in support of abducted Nigerian girls
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will participate Sunday in a solidarity church service protesting the abduction of more than 200 school girls in Nigeria.
May 9th, 2014
Praying for a swift, thorough recovery for officer involved in shooting, and for the victim’s family
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
May 2nd, 2014
Alderman Davis to hold three town hall meetings this week
“I look forward to hearing from residents and business owners, and I hope many will be able to make it to at least one or two meetings,” Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said.
Mar 4th, 2014
Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males
The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.
Feb 25th, 2014
Loss of Nelson Mandela felt in Milwaukee, worldwide
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 5, 2013
Dec 5th, 2013
Bed-sharing tragedies are senseless, preventable and shameful
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 3, 2013
Dec 3rd, 2013
City leaders are right to crack down on duty disability retirement abuse
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 2, 2013
Dec 2nd, 2013
Return of guns to former cop shows system that needs fixing
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 30, 2013
Oct 30th, 2013
Time for quick end to federal shutdown
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 2, 2013
Oct 2nd, 2013
Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant
The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families has advanced Milwaukee and 10 other cities to the next phase of its City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement initiative.
Sep 25th, 2013
‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 9, 2013
Aug 9th, 2013
Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations
News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton
Jul 16th, 2013
Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jun 14th, 2013
Milwaukee needs greater investment in human capital
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 29, 2013
May 29th, 2013
Injury to MPD Sergeant a wake-up call to Milwaukee youth
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2013
Apr 3rd, 2013
Immigration summit TONIGHT will feature key experts, timely discussions
The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee will be one of several key issues discussed TONIGHT during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez..
Mar 25th, 2013
Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals
The Milwaukee Police Department continues to operate under a heightened level of scrutiny in the wake of several incidents in which officers overstepped their authority.
Feb 6th, 2013
President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month
Alderman Davis said it is just one of many contributions that the President has made to the African American community.
Feb 1st, 2013
Innocent until proven guilty
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 16, 2013
Jan 16th, 2013
Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome
Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy will visit City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee, according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.
Jan 14th, 2013
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Dec 10th, 2012
Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities (NLC).
Dec 6th, 2012
Alderman Davis named to National League of Cities Board of Directors for 2nd term
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC) for a second term.
Dec 4th, 2012
Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee
Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee
Nov 29th, 2012
Youth Council ready to begin new session; two seats stand vacant
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) is a step closer to beginning a new term on November 1 – that after the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) approved new and reappointed members of the body this morning.
Oct 8th, 2012
Alderman Davis introduces file for more info on MPD’s standard operating procedures
The communication file could be the subject of public testimony at the committee provided by representatives from MPD and/or the Fire and Police Commission
Sep 26th, 2012
Debra Usinger to be posthumously recognized for her dedication and contributions to Milwaukee
Debra Usinger, a passionate supporter of Milwaukee’s downtown who dedicated her time and talents to numerous groups, will be posthumously recognized by the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee
Jul 13th, 2012
A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations
Despite warnings and pleas from local fire and police officials, and from other public and elected officials, I’ve been told that business has been steady at fireworks stands in communities surrounding Milwaukee.
Jul 2nd, 2012
Optional Sewer Line Warranty Program Now Has More Than 10,000 Enrolled
More than 10,000 property owners in the City of Milwaukee have enrolled in the new, optional warranty protection program for sewer lines provided through the National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Warranty Program, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said today.
Jun 12th, 2012
