City Hall
Milwaukee Could Move To More Restrictive COVID-19 Health Order
City considering more restrictive options as positive case rate spikes to "red" level in city.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Groups Propose Changes
Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Assistant Chief Gets Denver Suburb’s Top Job
Terrence Gordon will be Thornton, CO police chief as MPD turnover continues.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Lose 30 More Police Officers
Federal grant rules could mean cutting 30 more than proposed cut of 120 cops.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Changes Process for Hiring Police Chief
Six finalists to be interviewed in private and public will be able to question three finalists.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls
Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Alternate Side Parking
Mayor insists. council agrees. Beginning in November, residents must again move cars each day.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee
Average homeowner fee is $45 per year so city could replace 100-year-old circuitry
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
