City Hall
The Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Clerk Faces Surprise Opposition
Nikiya Dodd leads charge to replace Jim Owczarski with Theodore Lipscomb.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Women Make Council History
The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Elected Council President
Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
24 Groups Win Healthy Food Grants From City
New grant program focused on increasing access to, providing education on healthy foods.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms
Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.
Apr 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout
Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Plastic Straw Ban Went Into Effect, Did Anyone Notice?
As of yesterday, city restaurants and bars must obey. Which is the least of their concerns.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony
Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?
Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Taylor Debate Remotely for Mayor
Barrett says he's a stable hand in tumultuous time. Taylor she's already leading.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
