City Hall
What Can City Do About Pension Crisis?
Milwaukee must find at least $90 million annually starting in 2023. All options are on the table.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayoral Veto, Wants Power To Fire Police Chief
Council wants Legislature to give it firing power. Mayor's veto of this fails.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner
Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Municipal Court Firing Debt Collector
Duncan Solutions being dropped less than a year after deal started.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New City HR Director Impresses Alders
Makda Fessahaye's appointment as employee relations director wins unanimous committee approval.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moves to Ban Discrimination by Hairstyle
Proposal makes hairstyles a protected class alongside sex, religion, race.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment
But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
