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Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act
American politics today is bursting at the seams with money, and most of it is donated anonymously. That lack of transparency is troubling to Alderman Michael J. Murphy and to members of the Common Council.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Where my loyalties rest
I feel compelled to respond today to the comments about me that came from Jeff Fleming on behalf of the Barrett administration.
Aug 17th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar
Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 16) to announce new efforts in his bid to derail the proposed downtown streetcar project.
Aug 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
We need a real public safety strategy, not another street roll call
We need to fill the MPD officer vacancies and create a real public safety strategy for Milwaukee.
Aug 14th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Alderman Donovan to Mayor: Start paying attention to Milwaukee
How did the first moments of my first day of vacation begin (today)?
Aug 13th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Preliminary Budget Hearing Invitation
The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2013 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2013 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on City services. City residents are encouraged to attend. Monday, August 13, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m. Zeidler Municipal Building 841 North Broadway, Rm. 102
Aug 6th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class
Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Willie Wade
Youth Councils, elected officials come together for a safe community
The news conference will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. Cellular Main Gate at State Fair Park (located on the north end of the Fair Park).
Jul 27th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
City health benefits now cover all families
The Common Council voted Tuesday to extend health and dental benefits eligibility to registered domestic partners of city retirees and to the children of all registered domestic partners.
Jul 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih
With today’s vote by the Common Council to not reconsider the vote we took earlier this month to lift the interim historic designation for Sydney Hih, I am hopeful that we can move forward to entertain possible new development projects at and near that location.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative
The Common Council today approved creation of the Milwaukee Jobs Act -Transitional Jobs Program – a multifaceted effort to create employment opportunities for city young people and job seekers from areas of the city that have been particularly hard-hit economically.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Proposal seeks change to allow water negotiations with Waukesha for wider service area
A Common Council resolution to be considered for immediate adoption tomorrow would amend a resolution approved earlier this month by the Council to allow negotiations with the City of Waukesha for water service to the city’s existing service area and to the area beyond its service area.
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Mayor Barrett and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu call for renewed Clean Energy Tax Credits as Milwaukee joins the Better Buildings Challenge
Milwaukee commits to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020
Jul 12th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter
The Common Council today accepted a bequest from the estate of a former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, paving the way for a portion of the money to be used to construct the Art Stop bus shelter at the triangle where S. Kinnickinnic Ave., E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Howell Ave. meet in Bay View.
Jul 6th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. Reconstruction Underway
Work is underway on the reconstruction of N. Port Washington Ave./Rd. from N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. to W. Olive St., according to Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Mayor Barrett Celebrates Independence Day With Visits To Milwaukee Parks
Mayor Barrett will visit a number of Milwaukee parks and community centers on Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Tom BarrettExtreme Heat Health Advisory Issued for Milwaukee County
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Milwaukee County beginning Tuesday morning for Southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Health Department
Mayor Barrett Encourages City Employees To Say “Not Me” To Diabetes
The City of Milwaukee is among the first public sector employers in the state to offer employees the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a 12-month lifestyle behavior intervention designed especially for people with prediabetes, the clinical precursor for type 2 diabetes. To screen its employees at the highest risk for diabetes, the City will host UnitedHealthcare’s 18-wheel mobile testing clinic at City Hall.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Letter to the Mayor
I am persistent and believe in getting to the bottom of important matters and to the residents of Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
