City Hall
Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot
Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued
City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements
New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection
But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services
Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
