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City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes

City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes

As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.

City Hall: Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
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Milwaukee Ends Compost Program

As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.

City Hall: Will Chief Morales Sue The City If He’s Fired?
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Will Chief Morales Sue The City If He’s Fired?

Chief's attorney doesn't rule it out. Morales addresses media during press club event.

Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving

Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving

City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force contains strategies to combat problem.

City Hall: Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job
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Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job

Once expected to face a close vote, Steve Miner gets council approval on 13-2 vote.

City Hall: Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
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Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows

Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.

City Hall: Johnson Will Lead City’s Public Library System
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Johnson Will Lead City’s Public Library System

Joan Johnson will be first Black director in the library's 142-year history.

City Hall: Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
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Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?

Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.

Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access

Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access

Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.

City Hall: Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
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Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner

Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.

City Hall: Food Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed
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Food Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed

Business owners upset that trucks have loud generators, take up parking spaces.

City Hall: Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
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Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair

Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.