City Hall
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Library Director Paula Kiely Retiring
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kiely has led library since 2006, presided over great change.
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Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
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What Should Or Shouldn’t Be in Milwaukee Mask Mandate?
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council debates ordinance before its written.
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Election Director Nominee Is Back In
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Claire Woodall-Vogg would like to run Milwaukee Election Commission after all.
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Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
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Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.
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Election Director Appointee Pulls Out
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.
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Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
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Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.
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Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
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Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.
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Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
