City Hall
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Announces Business Restart Grant Deadline
Applications due May 28 through June 12, small businesses can get up to $15,000 each.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Debates Assessment Process
Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees
Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs
Not every supporter rewarded. New council president says picks reflect experience, not politics.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Clerk Faces Surprise Opposition
Nikiya Dodd leads charge to replace Jim Owczarski with Theodore Lipscomb.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Women Make Council History
The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Elected Council President
Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
24 Groups Win Healthy Food Grants From City
New grant program focused on increasing access to, providing education on healthy foods.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms
Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout
Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
