Council Members Congratulate Interim Police Chief on Appointment
We stand ready to work with him to move forward as a united community for the good of all residents.
Feb 16th, 2018
Council members respond to Chief Flynn’s exit tour of local media
Jointly signed response to Chief Flynn's comments from Aldermen Kovac, Perez and Stamper
Feb 12th, 2018
City of Milwaukee to Celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February
In honor of Black History Month, the City of Milwaukee website and the City Channel (Milwaukee’s government access cable channel) will again recognize influential figures in Milwaukee’s Black history .
Feb 1st, 2018
Common Council Alerts At-Risk Populations of Lead Risks After City of Milwaukee Health Department Fails to Notify Public
"If the public’s health is not the highest priority in this community, please tell me what is?"
Jan 31st, 2018
Aldermen Ask City Attorney for Legality of Paul Nannis’ position
Mr. Nannis was appointed Commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department by Mayor Tom Barrett and has reportedly already reported for work, but his appointment has not been confirmed by the full Common Council.
Jan 29th, 2018
Council set to act on Health Department crisis
Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council
Jan 12th, 2018
Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement
Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018
Jan 8th, 2018
Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee
The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.
Nov 10th, 2017
Joint letter to DA John Chisholm
Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm
Oct 28th, 2016
Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings
Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council
Jul 19th, 2016
Taking “Home” out of Home Rule
Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council
Jun 24th, 2016
Council will recognize state championship sports teams
These two state championship teams will be recognized for their teamwork and victories during the 2015 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state volleyball and soccer tournaments.
Dec 14th, 2015
Arena district proposal to be heard Tuesday by ZND Committee
Testimony to be heard only from principals, city officials
Sep 14th, 2015
DSHA basketball player Arike Ogunbowale to be honored at Tuesday’s Common Council Meeting
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School basketball player Arike Ogunbowale will be honored at the Common Council meeting tomorrow
Feb 9th, 2015
Members of the Common Council Respond to Ald. Dudzik’s Remarks
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Jan 23rd, 2015
Compete Milwaukee = a promising pathway to jobs
Joint statement from Aldermen Ashanti Hamilton and Willie C. Wade.
Jan 13th, 2015
Finance Committee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety
Additional Police Officers Will Be One Part of Comprehensive Strategy Throughout All City Departments
Nov 6th, 2014
Germanson to receive 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Kenneth “Ken” Germanson will be presented with the 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award tomorrow (Wednesday, September 3) at City Hall.
Sep 2nd, 2014
Amnesty during August on pet licensing late filing fees
The late filing fees of $12 for an unspayed or unneutered cat or dog, and $6 for a spayed or neutered cat or dog are being waived for City of Milwaukee pet owners through August 31.
Aug 5th, 2014
Proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets second look Tuesday
“The Council is poised to adopt ground-breaking legislation that in my opinion will be looked at by other large cities and communities across the nation.”
Jul 18th, 2014
Historic Preservation Commission looking for public input on plaquing program
The Historic Preservation Commission will be discussing the new plaquing program for historic locations throughout Milwaukee at its next meeting
Jul 2nd, 2014
Council President Murphy and Alderman Stamper issue statements on girl’s shooting
The jointly issued statements below from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Russell W. Stamper II address the Clarke Street Elementary School playground shooting Wednesday
May 22nd, 2014
Council President Murphy and Alderman Stamper issue statements on girl’s shooting
The jointly issued statements below from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Russell W. Stamper II address the Clarke Street Elementary School playground shooting Wednesday that has left a 10-year-old girl in grave condition.
May 22nd, 2014
Council will honor former officer severely wounded in 2009 shooting
News release from the Common Council
May 12th, 2014
Joint statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Willie C. Wade
Our view of SB 324 – the proposed change to state law that would scale back the hours available to Milwaukee residents (and hundreds of thousands of other state residents) to cast their ballot during non-work day hours – is shameful and hypocritical.
Mar 13th, 2014
Common Council to honor Vel Phillips & Willie Hines
Attorney Vel Phillips and former Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. will be recognized during tomorrow’s (Tuesday, March 4) regular meeting of the full Council at City Hall.
Mar 3rd, 2014
Milwaukee City Channel expands offerings to include second streaming feed online
City channel adds second video feed.
Oct 18th, 2013
Public Meeting in Riverwest Next Week
A joint public meeting with Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Sep 17th, 2013
Time Warner’s digital conversion benefits Time Warner, not Milwaukee
Joint Statement from Common Council members Jim Bohl, Robert Bauman and Tony Zielinski
Aug 29th, 2013
Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Apr 30th, 2013
Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Apr 1st, 2013
Council members donning denim for a good cause
Several Common Council members will be trading in their suits and business attire for blue jeans this Thursday (March 21) during a noon hour photo shoot at City Hall.
Mar 20th, 2013
Common Council approves two new facets of Milwaukee Jobs Act
The Common Council enabled the Milwaukee Jobs Act to take two more significant steps toward putting city residents back to work Wednesday, approving funding that increases the number of positions in the LEAP program and dramatically expands the Neighborhood Ambassador program.
Feb 28th, 2013
Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say
The City of Milwaukee and the U.S. stand to benefit under much needed immigration reform principles announced by President Obama earlier this week, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez said today.
Feb 1st, 2013
Historic Preservation, Clerk’s Office team up to document condemned convent
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is teaming up with the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Public Information Division of the City Clerk’s Office to collect photos of the building and document its history on an interactive website.
Jan 18th, 2013
Council President Hines & Ald. Witkowski to announce process changes for FPC confirmations
11:00 a.m. TODAY, January 17
Jan 17th, 2013
Search continues for missing young men
Search continues for missing young men
Jan 11th, 2013
NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement
The One MKE Summit begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day with workshops starting at 11:30 a.m. and dealing with a variety of issues.
Jan 4th, 2013
Council members applaud 911 cell phone shift vote by County Board
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors today approved a compromise plan that will allow Milwaukee Police Department dispatchers to begin handling all 911 cell phone calls that originate in the city – a cooperative move that will save taxpayer dollars.
Dec 20th, 2012
Common Council approves long-awaited Historic Preservation revisions
The Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday morning signed off on revisions to the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance aimed at clarifying and streamlining the process for obtaining permission to do work on historic sites, as well as updating other procedures.
Dec 18th, 2012
Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments
Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez
Dec 12th, 2012
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Dec 11th, 2012
Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief
The 2013 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council provides some property tax relief for residents, while holding steady on crucial city services.
Nov 2nd, 2012
U.S. Civil Rights Division now accepting tips from Milwaukee citizens about MPD
Residents who believe Milwaukee Police officers have violated their rights have an outlet for their concerns starting today.
Oct 17th, 2012
CWNA annual meeting Thursday to feature elected official town hall
Aldermen Michael J. Murphy and Jim Bohl invite residents to the Annual Meeting of the Capitol West Neighborhood Association at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church Hall.
Oct 16th, 2012
Common Council members call for County to codify changes in Medical Examiner’s procedures
Several Council members met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday (Sept. 28) to discuss concerns related to the Derek Williams case.
Oct 2nd, 2012
Joint statement from Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton
Today’s announcement that Pierce Elementary School and La Escuela Fratney have been chosen as GE Foundation Demonstration Schools is great news.
Oct 1st, 2012
Common Council members question Medical Examiner on Williams investigation
In their ongoing efforts to provide clarity and transparency about the investigation into the tragic death of Derek Williams in Milwaukee Police custody, Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Willie C. Wade and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton met with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner this morning, expressing their concerns and seeking answers.
Sep 28th, 2012
Common Council to deliberate on Mayor’s proposed 2013 City Budget
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered a 2013 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council that provides some relief to property taxpayers, includes no employee layoffs and maintains police staffing, but also includes an agreement to have the city absorb police patrols in parks and 911 communications duties from the county.
Sep 27th, 2012
U.S. Attorney’s insight needed in Williams death investigation
We are respectfully requesting that the office of the U.S. Attorney conduct an investigation into the case of Derek Williams, who died last year while in the custody of Milwaukee police.
Sep 27th, 2012
Common Council members to meet with Medical Examiner on Williams investigation
The Common Council members intend to relay their constituents’ concerns to the Medical Examiner
Sep 26th, 2012
Common Council Sets Standards for Elementary School Playgrounds
The Milwaukee Common Council today passed a measure that will require all new elementary schools in the city to provide a minimum amount of safe, open play space to help children stay healthy and active.
Sep 5th, 2012
City health benefits now cover all families
The Common Council voted Tuesday to extend health and dental benefits eligibility to registered domestic partners of city retirees and to the children of all registered domestic partners.
Jul 25th, 2012
Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative
The Common Council today approved creation of the Milwaukee Jobs Act -Transitional Jobs Program – a multifaceted effort to create employment opportunities for city young people and job seekers from areas of the city that have been particularly hard-hit economically.
Jul 24th, 2012
Film screening, event to mark Nelson Mandela Day
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. are co-hosting a documentary film screening and event Wednesday marking International Nelson Mandela Day, in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa.
Jul 17th, 2012
Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool
On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.
Jul 16th, 2012
Chief Flynn should provide answers in public forum
Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez
Jul 13th, 2012
New alcohol beverage license applicants: please make an appointment
The License Division has begun handling new alcohol beverage license applicants by appointment only.
Jun 22nd, 2012
Watching the Watchdog – Joint Statement from Members of the Common Council
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s recent investigations into the police department have misled the public about important facts relevant to the safety of our community.
Jun 22nd, 2012
