President Hines to vacate Common Council seat
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.
Jan 31st, 2014
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr.
President Hines statement about Alderman Jim Bohl.
Dec 19th, 2013
Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget
The 2014 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council addresses key priorities and maintains quality city services at current levels.
Nov 1st, 2013
Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council committee
News release from Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Oct 29th, 2013
Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee
Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. October 29, 2013
Oct 29th, 2013
Latest sentence in police strip search case fails to do justice
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. October 4, 2013
Oct 4th, 2013
Milwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino
Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. September 24, 2013
Sep 24th, 2013
Prosecutors miss the mark in Williams decision
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. May 28, 2013
May 28th, 2013
Plea deal in cavity searches case is a disappointment
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. April 23, 2013
Apr 23rd, 2013
Williams death inquest jury gets it right
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013
Feb 21st, 2013
Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013
Feb 21st, 2013
Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy
Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy
Dec 19th, 2012
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. December 18, 2012
I will continue to monitor this situation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Dec 18th, 2012
President Hines to stress importance of new smoke alarm ordinance
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. will join Mayor Tom Barrett and Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing to highlight the importance of the city’s new smoke alarm ordinance on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Dec 12th, 2012
Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community
Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community
Dec 11th, 2012
Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney
Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney.
Dec 5th, 2012
Reinstatement of Officer Schoen sets dangerous precedent
I am deeply troubled by the Fire and Police Commission’s inexplicable decision Monday to reinstate the employment of Police Officer Richard Schoen, who was fired by Chief Edward Flynn following an excessive force case.
Dec 4th, 2012
Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info
Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info.
Oct 19th, 2012
Meeting with medical examiner to be covered by Council President Hines & other Council members at 2 p.m. news conference
When: 2:00 p.m. TODAY, Sept. 28, 2012
Sep 28th, 2012
Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed
Late last night, shots again rang out in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Aug 30th, 2012
