City of Milwaukee

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

Shooting Data Exists but is Illegal to Share: 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.”

Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons creates more jobs for city residents

We’re proud to partner with Benson Industries on this important phase of our project.

The City’s 2015 Take Root Milwaukee Homeownership Fair – “One-Stop Shop” for buying a home – Features Forgivable Loans for Renovation of City-Owned Properties.

“This is a good time for anyone considering homeownership to take a close look at the opportunities in our City.”

Mayor Barrett Responds to Alderman Donovan’s Transit Option

Mayor Barrett released the following statement in regard to Alderman Donovan’s transit option press release today

Proposal to create inner city opportunities deserves a close look

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan January 29, 2015

Aldermen join forces to launch streetcar referendum petition drive

News conference set for 1 p.m. TODAY at City Hall

Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 8, 2014

Facebook can’t solve our infant mortality problem

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 16, 2014

Municipal Spending Declines

WISTAX Study Analyzes Post Act 10 Municipal Finances

After lifting of cab cap, city will begin accepting applications for new taxi permits

For the first time in decades, applicants for a public passenger vehicle permit to operate a taxi in Milwaukee will be able to apply without regard for a cap on the number of permits issued, and receive provisional permission to begin operating the day of their application. On a unanimous vote, the Milwaukee Common Council passed legislation last month that did away with the cab cap and created a more streamlined application process, allowing drivers to sign an affidavit affirming their record is clean and receive a provisional permit immediately upon their application. The legislation will allow network companies like Uber and Lyft to operate legally, and Alderman Robert Bauman, who as chair of the Public Transportation Review Board helped author the legislation, said it creates a level playing field for all drivers while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. Alderman Bauman and City Clerk Jim Owczarski, whose office oversees the License Division, will kick off the application process with a news conference Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Alderman Bauman said the first 10 applicants will receive a commemorative gift. Applicants are asked to visit milwaukee.gov/license and prepare their application materials ahead of time. What: News conference – First new taxi permit applications accepted When: 8:15 a.m. – Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Where: License Division, City Hall rotunda – 200 E. Wells St.

Milwaukee Taxi Owners Sue to Block New Law

Independent taxi drivers and Institute for Justice attorneys promise vigorous defense

Amnesty during August on pet licensing late filing fees

The late filing fees of $12 for an unspayed or unneutered cat or dog, and $6 for a spayed or neutered cat or dog are being waived for City of Milwaukee pet owners through August 31.

More than $13 million approved for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced approximately $13 million in funding.

Busy and festive opening weekend on tap for Bronzeville Week 2014

Festival launches week-long celebration in Bronzeville

Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance

Joint news release and file from Alderman Hamilton, Alderman Kovac and Alderwoman Coggs

Proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets second look Tuesday

“The Council is poised to adopt ground-breaking legislation that in my opinion will be looked at by other large cities and communities across the nation.”

Brostoff Statement on Restoration of Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Program critical to economic development in district should be defended, says Brostoff

Donald Sterling is full of crap

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 14, 2014

Public information meeting for IH 794 Lakefront Gateway Project in Milwaukee County

Meeting to focus on the preferred roadway layout, affect on County park lands, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and Master Plan concepts.

Nominees sought for 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Nominees are being sought for the 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, according to Alderman Robert J. Bauman.

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Potholes Must Be a Priority

Says He is Pleased with City of Milwaukee Initiative to Fill Holes, Create Jobs

Governor Walker announces April transportation payments to local governments

Governor Scott Walker today announced that payments totaling nearly $80.5 million for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids have been delivered to local governments from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

Time for Milwaukee to stop leaving money on the table

At news conference, city leaders and IRS to tout importance of claiming Earned Income Tax Credit

Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the April 1 Referendum

"Yesterday, wealthy special interests won a bad poll of public perception at the expense of our democratic principles."

Nominations Sought for Mayor’s Design Awards

Great Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.

Milwaukee Wins an Invitation to the Community Progress Leadership Institute

Prestigious Training Effort will Help Milwaukee Address Foreclosures and Vacant Homes

Bowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control

Bill Would Prohibit Municipalities from Establishing a “Living Wage”

Final Victory for Milwaukee’s Cab Drivers

City Abandons Defense of Taxi Cap; More Cabs Will Be on the Road

Report details special event permit data, including scofflaws

The newly released Special Event Permit Office 2013 Report issued by the Department of Public Works shows the city took in $436,360 in fees last year.

City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013

The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) pension fund’s preliminary year-end results show the fund earned a return of 19.6%, gross of fees.

Lakefront Gateway Project Public Information Meeting

You are invited to attend a public information meeting to review and provide feedback on the conceptual alternatives being considered.

Mayor Barrett Announces Stolen Thumb Drive Recovered

Jump drive with confidential city employee information found by Milwaukee police

Mayor Barrett Announces Housing Director and Housing Outreach Director

Team will manage mayoral housing initiative to continue to address foreclosure crisis, enhance partnerships and improve neighborhoods

Milwaukee Awarded $25,000 Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund Grant to Implement Artistic Board-up Initiative

Grant Funds, Provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Will Support a New “Impact Volunteering” Initiative to Address Vacant Foreclosed Houses in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

Milwaukee taxpayers can avoid parking headaches and long lines

Pay your taxes at US Bank.

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Significant pension crises in Chicago and Detroit provide an opportunity for the City of Milwaukee to reflect on how it has managed to achieve the top-rated public fund (Pew Charitable Trusts report, dated January 2013) in the U.S., according to Alderman Michael J. Murphy.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Weishan and Stamper Praise Board Veto Overide of Taxicab Resolution

Measure Designed to Lower Costs and Increase Service, Especially in Under-Served Areas

Aerotropolis Milwaukee Communities to Sign Cooperative Agreement

Statement from the Gateway of Milwaukee

Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

The non-partisan Public Policy Forum is giving the City of Milwaukee positive marks for the proposed 2014 city budget.

Supervisors Stamper, Weishan and Rainey Applaud County Board Approval of Taxicab Negotiations

They Call it a Step Forward to Increasing Quality, Service, and Availability of Taxicabs

Milwaukee Moves Closer to a Competitive Taxi Cab Market

Transit Committee Approves Measure to Allow County to Negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for Operation and Regulation of Taxicab Service

Time Warner’s digital conversion benefits Time Warner, not Milwaukee

Joint Statement from Common Council members Jim Bohl, Robert Bauman and Tony Zielinski

Tall Grass/Noxious Weeds Ordinance Change Now in Effect in the City of Milwaukee

Amended City Ordinance 80-17-2 & 80-17-6 took effect August 10

Milwaukee County Supervisors Weishan and Stamper Propose County Take-over of Regulation of Taxicab Service

Draft Measure Designed to Lower Costs, Increase Service, Especially in Under-Served Areas

‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 9, 2013

Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations

News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton

Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public This Saturday July 20

Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park

Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public Saturday July 20

Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park

City of Milwaukee to Defend State Constitution

Joint statement of Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 20, 2013

New legislation targets predatory schools, protects students

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs June 11, 2013

Nominees sought for 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Nominees are being sought for the 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, according to Alderman Robert J. Bauman.

Hypocrisy alive and well in the 8th District

Statement of Alderman Joe Dudzik May 31. 2013

City of Milwaukee Announces 2013 Project Clean & Green Program Dates

Citywide clean-up effort runs April 15-June 4, 2013

New report casts doubts on sports venues’ economic impact claims

Alderman Murphy believes the report will be a valuable tool in the upcoming debate over the future of Milwaukee’s BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Transit Committee to Consider Support of Repeal of the City of Milwaukee’s Cap on Public Passenger Vehicle Permits

The Milwaukee County Board Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee will consider a resolution that would support the repeal of the City of Milwaukee’s cap on new public passenger vehicle permits at its April 9 meeting.

Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Important information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy February 25, 2013

Important information from Alderman Jim Bohl

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Important information from Alderman Joe Dudzik

Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

District 12 welcomes Natural Resource Technology to the Freshwater Hub

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez March 6, 2013

The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner of Public Works Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 A.M. Thursday, February 28 to facilitate effective curb-to-curb plowing on main arterials. During a snow emergency: Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM) No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”. Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets. Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared. Citizens are urged to follow these restrictions to allow for the most effective and complete plowing of City streets. If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1. Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw – click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).  

Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy

Governor Walker’s state budget proposal to end residency requirements for municipalities statewide is one of the most serious and direct attacks on local control and local governance in the history of the State of Wisconsin.

Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013

Milwaukee residents have new ways of applying to serve on city boards and commissions

New City of Milwaukee online features enable residents to quickly and easily place their names in nomination for appointments to serve on city boards and commissions.

Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley

24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20

Two more reasons to say “NO!” to the downtown streetcar

Alderman Donovan outlines potential huge cost overruns

A conversation about changing local government: A response to state lawmakers’ plan to restructure the Milwaukee County Board

Alderman Jim Bohl of the Milwaukee Common Council and Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern to their overlapping districts.

Funder’s Network awards Milwaukee-based Midwest BikeShare, Inc. $45,000 grant to bring shared bike program to community

Milwaukee among six grant recipients to bring sustainable initiatives to cities; nearly $500,000 committed to date to BikeShare

Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome

Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy will visit City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee, according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.

Milwaukee’s conservation efforts pay off with Bird City Wisconsin designation

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac is pleased to announce that the City of Milwaukee is among six of the most recent municipalities to win recognition from Bird City Wisconsin.

GMC Statement on Northwestern Mutual Development

This is a game-changing investment by Northwestern Mutual and the city of Milwaukee.

Northwestern Mutual Announces Commitment to Downtown Milwaukee

Planned office tower means 2,800 downtown jobs

Celebrate the 99th Annual City/County Christmas Tree Lighting

Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton at Red Arrow Park

County Board Votes Against Taxpayers and For the Status Quo

The Milwaukee County Board’s Budget Committee voted 9 - 0 today to raise taxes on Milwaukee County citizens.

County Board Budget Blast: October 24, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.

Mayor Barrett Announces 6.8% Drop in Teen Births

Through outreach and education efforts, city announces progress in meeting 2015 goal.

Common Council prioritizes televising Fire and Police Commission meetings

The Milwaukee Common Council today approved a motion by immediate adoption that prioritizes Fire and Police Commission meetings among the lineup of programming on City Channel 25.

Mayor Barrett to Mark Second Annual Safe Sleep Sabbath

City of Milwaukee partners with local faith communities to reduce infant deaths.

Fire Cadet Recruiting Event

The Milwaukee Fire Department will be hosting a city-wide recruiting event at the Harley-Davidson Museum® on Sunday October 21.

“Buy Milwaukee/American” proposal passes committee, headed for Common Council vote

The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote October 16, 2012 on a proposal that would require the City of Milwaukee to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods.

Mayor Barrett Announces “Freshwater Way” As the Winning Street Name to Replace “Pittsburgh Avenue”

Popular Contest Produced Hundreds of Suggestions

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1st

City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Monday, October 1st.

Common Council to deliberate on Mayor’s proposed 2013 City Budget

Today, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered a 2013 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council that provides some relief to property taxpayers, includes no employee layoffs and maintains police staffing, but also includes an agreement to have the city absorb police patrols in parks and 911 communications duties from the county.

Statement from Mayor Tom Barrett Concerning the Public Service Commission Ruling on the Milwaukee Streetcar Project

We agree with comments made by two of the three Public Service Commission (PSC) members that the Streetcar project is an exercise of the City’s police power, and that it is a benefit to the public’s health, safety and welfare.

City Seeks Candidates for 2012 City/County Christmas Tree

Your tree could decorate Red Arrow Park for all to enjoy!

Mayor Barrett Presents 2013 City Budget to the Common Council

Homeowners Will See Services Maintained with Taxes and Fees Steady

PSC indicates in favor of City of Milwaukee on Milwaukee Streetcar utility issue

A majority of the members of the Public Service Commission expressed support today for the City of Milwaukee’s position that the Milwaukee Streetcar is a public works project just like roads, sewers and water main projects.

How will Milwaukee Police Department handle extra work?

I’m disappointed the Mayor didn’t find it necessary to brief more Council members on his plans.

DCD’s Rocky Marcoux is cleared by DA’s Office

Today I received correspondence from the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, notifying me that the investigation of my inquiry into possible criminal wrongdoing on the part of Commissioner Rocky Marcoux of the Department of City Development had been completed.

Mayor Proclaims August 24 Captain Haley Day in Milwaukee

Captain’s 2,500th Lake Michigan crossing celebrated with proclamation, ceremony