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City Hall: When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
City Hall

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget

But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.

City Hall: Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission
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Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission

Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.

City Hall: Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
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Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000

Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.

City Hall: Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?
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Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?

Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.

City Hall: Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
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Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents

Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.

City Hall: Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
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Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff

But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.

City Hall: Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
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Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts

Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.

City Hall: Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
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Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration

Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.

City Hall: Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
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Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases

And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.

City Hall: Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
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Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023

Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.

City Hall: Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
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Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue

PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.