City Hall
Mayoral Race Includes At Least Seven Joint Appearances, Two Debates
Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan are pounding the pavement in advance of April 5 election.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSpencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTrial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward
Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building
City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneOfficial Milwaukee Christmas Tree Becoming Art, Beer and Mulch
You can own or drink a piece of the city's 108th annual holiday tree.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneDimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech
Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene