City Hall
Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls
Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Alternate Side Parking
Mayor insists. council agrees. Beginning in November, residents must again move cars each day.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee
Average homeowner fee is $45 per year so city could replace 100-year-old circuitry
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
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
