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Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

City Hall: Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson
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Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson

Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

City Hall: Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
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Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver

LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years

City Hall: Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
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Perez Gives New Committee Assignments

Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.

City Hall: City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits
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City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits

One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.

Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson

Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson

To honor doctor, civil rights pioneer, a renamed street through Bronzeville, North Side.

City Hall: Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
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Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns

But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.

City Hall: Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
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Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes

Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.

City Hall: Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
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Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement

Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.

City Hall: Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
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Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

City Hall: Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle
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Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle

2018 incident involving intoxicated mother mishandled by police and city sued.