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City Hall: Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works
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Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works

Kruschke, current interim commissioner and city engineer, has risen quickly through the ranks.

City Hall: Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
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Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job

New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.

City Hall: It’s City Budget Education Week
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It’s City Budget Education Week

Why does Milwaukee face a fiscal crisis? What can be done? Virtual events will provide answers.

City Hall: Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
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Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement

But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.

City Hall: Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
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Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?

Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?

City Hall: Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
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Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site

But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.

City Hall: Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
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Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager

Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.

City Hall: Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
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Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office

Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.

City Hall: The Federal Investigation That Isn’t
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The Federal Investigation That Isn’t

Housing investigation disappears as quietly as it appeared. What was it about?

City Hall: New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
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New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards

Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.

City Hall: Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
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Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office

Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.

City Hall: Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
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Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works

Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.