Politics
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 by Milwaukee Common Council
Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough
According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class
In his latest blog post on the Huffington Post website, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) calls on Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans to drop their plans to end same-day voter registration.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Jon Richards
County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns
An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo
FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent
Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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 by Willie Hines
Fire and Police Commission makes the right call
Fire and Police Commission makes the right call
Dec 11th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County
Four “Chats” set for this week include South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale
Dec 10th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform
Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall
Dec 7th, 2012 by State Rep. David Bowen
Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure
I am very disappointed that a mob of angry citizens has apparently persuaded the Fire and Police Commission to reconsider its decision to reinstate Police Officer Richard Schoen.
Dec 7th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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 by Joe Davis, Sr.
