City Hall
Health Commissioner Kowalik Resigns
Led the department's turnaround after lead crisis. Will take Washington D.C. job.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut
Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Process Kicks Off On Wednesday
Virtual hearing Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor will outline city's financial situation.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
You Can Help City Balance Its Budget
Residents can take survey, use simulation tool to fix $53 million structural deficit.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes
As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving
City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force contains strategies to combat problem.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job
Once expected to face a close vote, Steve Miner gets council approval on 13-2 vote.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Will Lead City’s Public Library System
Joan Johnson will be first Black director in the library's 142-year history.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
