City Hall
Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Director Appointee Pulls Out
Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Grab Your Quarters, Parking Meter Regulations Restored
Other parking regulations remain suspended.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut
11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lafayette Crump Appointed DCD Leader
Duke graduated attorney works for Milwaukee DNC 2020, has experience with real estate development.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
