City Hall
Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Commission Ties On Next Police Chief
Will meet again on December 10th.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAmanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission
Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Overrides One of Two Barrett Vetos
Veto of added funding for lead abatement program was overriden on 11-4 vote.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes
Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID Outbreak Delays Election Workers Pay
Plus: What's the deal with that "lost" USB drive?
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneSterling Brown Payout Still Being Debated
Council committee meets for two hours, can't decide whether to accept the settlement.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Admits Violating Morales’ Due Process
But City Attorney argues Morales must go back before Fire & Police Commission for a trial.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000
Health department hopes cost increase yields more voluntary compliance.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd
City extends deadline, giving you 11 more days to rake your leaves into parking lanes.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTroubles at Fire & Police Commission
12 staff vacancies, no director, three board vacancies. Committee grills Barrett aides for answers.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene