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City Hall: Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
City Hall

Barrett Vetoes Inspector General

Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.

City Hall: Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

City Hall: Gonda Resigns from Water Works
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Gonda Resigns from Water Works

Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.

City Hall: Will City Adopt a New Flag?
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Will City Adopt a New Flag?

Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.

City Hall: City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan
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City Announces Green Infrastructure Plan

Big changes to adapt to climate change and increase in damaging rainstorms.

City Hall: Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
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Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.

City Hall: The Inspector General Is Coming
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The Inspector General Is Coming

Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.

City Hall: Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
City Hall

Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal

Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.

City Hall: Baker To Testify Before Common Council
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Baker To Testify Before Common Council

110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.

City Hall: Demand-Based Street Parking Coming
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Demand-Based Street Parking Coming

City will raise and lower fees based on demand, so more revenue and access to parking.

City Hall: Council Okays New Health Commissioner
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Council Okays New Health Commissioner

Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.

City Hall: Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
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Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval

Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.