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City Hall: Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
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Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?

Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.

City Hall: Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes
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Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes

But pizza chain offering Milwaukee only $5,000 in what some see as a publicity stunt.

City Hall: Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
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Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair

Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?

City Hall: Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
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Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat

Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.

City Hall: Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director
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Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

City Hall: Will People’s Flag Become Official Milwaukee Flag?
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Will People’s Flag Become Official Milwaukee Flag?

Trio of council members introduce resolution to change city flag.

City Hall: Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
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Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members

Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.

City Hall: Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
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Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job

And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.

City Hall: Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs
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Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs

New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.

City Hall: Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
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Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million

Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?

City Hall: City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
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City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue

N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?

City Hall: The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
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The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.