City Hall
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWhen Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil 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.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneJohnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission
Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneDiscrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWhere Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?
Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePolice Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneProposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePort Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneLibrary Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene