City Hall

• How Long Will Flag Debate Last?

  Oct 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Arts Board might not have decision on the city flag by the end of 2018.

• Barrett Vetoes Inspector General

  Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.

• Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

  Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

• Gonda Resigns from Water Works

  Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.

• Will City Adopt a New Flag?

  Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.

• City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan

  Sep 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer

  Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.

• Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

  Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

• The Inspector General Is Coming

  Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

• Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal

  Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.

• Baker To Testify Before Common Council

  Sep 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.

• Demand-Based Street Parking Coming

  Sep 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  City will raise and lower fees based on demand, so more revenue and access to parking.

• Council Okays New Health Commissioner

  Sep 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.