City Hall
Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFood Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed
Business owners upset that trucks have loud generators, take up parking spaces.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEthics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMarlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed
Committee approves naming children's park after council's longest serving woman and Black member.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMask Mandate Passes Committee
Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBlack Members Blast Council President
Chevy Johnson won't take on 'status quo and complacency,' says former president Hamilton and six others.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back
Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene