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City Hall: Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
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Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee

Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.

City Hall: Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
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Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning

Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.

City Hall: Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City
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Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City

Proposal in response to Republican law ending city residency requirement.

City Hall: Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
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Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?

Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.

City Hall: Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
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Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue

American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee

City Hall: Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
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Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.

City Hall: Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
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Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year

Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.

Transportation: City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Transportation

City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy

Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.

City Hall: Former Alderman Charged With Accepting $30,000 Bribe Over Strip Club
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Former Alderman Charged With Accepting $30,000 Bribe Over Strip Club

Willie Wade allegedly accepted $30,000 bribe to support downtown strip club.

City Hall: What’s Happening in the New 9th?
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What’s Happening in the New 9th?

Ald. Chantia Lewis plans a State-of-the-District speech focused on a new economic model.

City Hall: Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
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Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?

Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.

City Hall: Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
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Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?

City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?