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City Hall: Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
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Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission

But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.

City Hall: Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
City Hall

Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…

Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.

City Hall: City Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
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City Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion

Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.

City Hall: Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner
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Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner

Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.

City Hall: Municipal Court Firing Debt Collector
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Municipal Court Firing Debt Collector

Duncan Solutions being dropped less than a year after deal started.

City Hall: New City HR Director Impresses Alders
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New City HR Director Impresses Alders

Makda Fessahaye's appointment as employee relations director wins unanimous committee approval.

City Hall: Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
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Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement

Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.

City Hall: City Moves to Ban Discrimination by Hairstyle
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City Moves to Ban Discrimination by Hairstyle

Proposal makes hairstyles a protected class alongside sex, religion, race.

City Hall: Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment
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Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment

But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.

City Hall: New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving
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New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving

Committee approves Kruschke to job. And alders want him to focus on safety.

City Hall: Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission
City Hall

Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission

Northwest Side CDC Director would replace Darryl Johnson, whose term expired

City Hall: Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer
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Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer

Mayor Barrett finds a familiar face to replace Samir Amin.