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City Hall: City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers
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City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers

Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.

City Hall: Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
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Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission

Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.

City Hall: Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
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Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim

The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.

City Hall: Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets
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Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets

Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'

City Hall: Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future
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Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future

Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.

City Hall: Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
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Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

City Hall: MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
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MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System

Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.

City Hall: More Turnover In City Attorney’s Office
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More Turnover In City Attorney’s Office

6 attorneys recently resigned or were fired; 24 have left in less than two years. Non-attorneys also quitting.

City Hall: Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM
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Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM

With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.

City Hall: City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
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City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.

City Hall: Council Closes Mr. J’s Lounge
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Council Closes Mr. J’s Lounge

Two homicides in two years results in license nonrenewal for bar near 46th and Capitol.

City Hall: Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
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Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires

Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.