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City Hall: Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup
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Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup

Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.

Milwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag

Milwaukee Finds Its Original City Flag

1953 flag design found in City Clerk archives.

City Hall: More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
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More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm

City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.

City Hall: Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000
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Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000

City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.

City Hall: Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
City Hall

Police Chief Search Has One Candidate

Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.

City Hall: Where Have All The City Workers Gone?
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Where Have All The City Workers Gone?

They've abandoned the South Side in droves since residency requirement was lifted.

City Hall: Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
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Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

City Hall: Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
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Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention

Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.

City Hall: City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery
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City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery

Funds would go towards plugging revenue shortfalls, not generational investments.

City Hall: Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
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Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds

City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.

City Hall: Donovan, Taylor Eyeing Mayoral Runs
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Donovan, Taylor Eyeing Mayoral Runs

Former alderman, state senator lead pack of those likely to join Cavalier Johnson in special election.

City Hall: 2022 City Budget Process Kicks Off
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2022 City Budget Process Kicks Off

Several chances for citizens to learn about budget, as city braces for nearly impossible 2023 budget.