City of Milwaukee

Unemployment Rises in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's unemployment rate is still above the national average.

The Impact of New Development

Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.

City Hall, 1880

The remodeled market hall became City Hall in 1861, but the Milwaukee Sentinel derided the result.

City Works To Prevent Foreclosures

The city is selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1 to qualified buyers.

Water Hub Will Add New Office Building

Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.

Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth

So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Allowed State Auditors Access to 2020 Election Records

Proposed city budget uses health care savings to maintain service levels and minimize taxpayer impacts

But revenue challenges continue to threaten long-term outlook

Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 17, 2015

Clarification on residency requirement in wake of Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision

Joint statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Mayor Tom Barrett

Milwaukee Needs the State’s Help

City, County and State Should Cooperate on Weapons Use Reports

Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty

“Instead, over my repeated objections and concerns, the Mayor uses it to fund city services year in and year out.”