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City Hall: Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
City Hall

Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor

Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.

City Hall: The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
City Hall

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.

City Hall: Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
City Hall

Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan

But what about a third Latino majority district?

City Hall: Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector
City Hall

Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector

Three-decade government veteran "retiring" for private-sector employment.

City Hall: Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
City Hall

Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts

Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.

City Hall: Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City
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Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

City Hall: Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
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Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney

Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.

City Hall: Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
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Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000

City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

City Hall: Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC
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Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC

Human trafficking victims advocate would replace longtime Fire & Police commissioner Ann Wilson.

City Hall: Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
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Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget

No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.

City Hall: City Poised To Split Redistricting Process
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City Poised To Split Redistricting Process

Drawing wards first and aldermanic districts second to meet short deadline.