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City Hall: Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
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Committee Loves New FPC Nominees

Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.

City Hall: The Ann Wilson Problem
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The Ann Wilson Problem

Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?

City Hall: The Downspout Police Are Coming
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The Downspout Police Are Coming

Disconnecting downspouts is part of strategy to reduce Deep Tunnel overflows into Lake Michigan.

City Hall: Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos
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Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos

Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."

City Hall: Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
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Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.

The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.

City Hall: $250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
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$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer

Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.

City Hall: Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
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Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.

City Hall: Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
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Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers

More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.

City Hall: Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
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Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force

City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.

City Hall: Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
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Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair

Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.

City Hall: Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
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Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?

Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.

City Hall: Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
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Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates

Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.