City Hall
New Health Commissioner Wins First Endorsement
Kirsten Johnson gets backing of Public Safety & Health Committee.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKey Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWhat 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 JanneneCity Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil 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 JanneneCouncil 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 JanneneCouncil Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCity Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKirsten 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 JanneneMunicipal Court Firing Debt Collector
Duncan Solutions being dropped less than a year after deal started.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNew City HR Director Impresses Alders
Makda Fessahaye's appointment as employee relations director wins unanimous committee approval.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene