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City Hall: The Return of Alternate Side Parking
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The Return of Alternate Side Parking

Mayor insists. council agrees. Beginning in November, residents must again move cars each day.

City Hall: About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee
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About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee

Average homeowner fee is $45 per year so city could replace 100-year-old circuitry

City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big

Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.

City Hall: Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
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Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?

Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.

City Hall: Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
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Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?

Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.

City Hall: Milwaukee’s Bond Rating Cut Two Levels
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Milwaukee’s Bond Rating Cut Two Levels

Change in rating by S&P Global will raise cost to borrow money, add to city's budget woes.

City Hall: Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police
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Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police

And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.

City Hall: City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake
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City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake

Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.

City Hall: How Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?
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How Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?

Audit pending. Officials hope all security costs of convention are reimbursed by federal government.

City Hall: City Election Drop Boxes Are Temporary
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City Election Drop Boxes Are Temporary

Permanent drop boxes "built like a tank" are coming, but delayed by wildfire.

City Hall: Assessor Wants No Assessments in 2021
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Assessor Wants No Assessments in 2021

Proposal would freeze property values for two years.

City Hall: 120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
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120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning

The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?