City Hall
City Will Begin Mailing Parking Tickets
Starting with tickets given at night, to protect parking checkers from verbal threats and physical assaults.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills
Up to $5,000 per household from federal funding. But distribution could be tricky.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
But what about a third Latino majority district?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector
Three-decade government veteran "retiring" for private-sector employment.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City
New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
