City Hall
Election 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 JanneneLibrary Director Paula Kiely Retiring
Kiely has led library since 2006, presided over great change.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneShould Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWhat Should Or Shouldn’t Be in Milwaukee Mask Mandate?
Council debates ordinance before its written.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Director Nominee Is Back In
Claire Woodall-Vogg would like to run Milwaukee Election Commission after all.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFeds 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 JanneneElection 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 JanneneFire & 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 JanneneMilwaukee 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 JanneneCouncil 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