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City Hall: Council Happy With New Election Chief
City Hall

Council Happy With New Election Chief

'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.

City Hall: City Government Could Launch a Daycare
City Hall

City Government Could Launch a Daycare

Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.

City Hall: Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
City Hall

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.

City Hall: Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes
City Hall

Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes

It's 'environmental redlining... just to turn a profit,' Ald Dimitrijevic charges.

Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+

Big hike from BBB+ will save city millions, but things are still worse than they were in 2022.

City Hall: Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
City Hall

Council At Odds On Committee Assignments

But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall

Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall

Johnson nominates deputy to replace her six months before presidential election.

City Hall: Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized
City Hall

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.

How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?

How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?

Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.