City Hall
City-County Climate Equity Goals Are Big
Preliminary report calls for comprehensive plan, 45% cut in emissions by 2030, 100% by 2050.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Bond Rating Cut Two Levels
Change in rating by S&P Global will raise cost to borrow money, add to city's budget woes.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police
And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake
Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?
Audit pending. Officials hope all security costs of convention are reimbursed by federal government.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Election Drop Boxes Are Temporary
Permanent drop boxes "built like a tank" are coming, but delayed by wildfire.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Assessor Wants No Assessments in 2021
Proposal would freeze property values for two years.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Debuts New Ballot Drop Boxes
Approximately 150,000 people expected to vote absentee.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism
"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
