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Artwork Brightens Blighted Property
South Side youth transform blighted building with inspirational artwork
May 28th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward
The measure includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
May 25th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Donovan the Demolisher
Ald. Bob Donovan claims he's pushing city to demolish dilapidated homes. True or false?
Mar 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
MANDI Finalist Seeks Safe City For All
Safe & Sound works with residents, cops and community groups to help neighborhoods.
Feb 20th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
City Sells Another Foreclosed Home
Graphic designer buys what may be the 531st home sold by city. It needs work.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime
Special unit focuses on collaborating with community and crime prevention.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
Maybe Karl Kopp Was Right
I criticized him for letting a historic building rot, but he’d planned a stunning replacement.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street).
Nov 30th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
Community partners in Sherman Park to unveil new gateway sculpture
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Nov 20th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
City Goes Medieval on Renaissance
Throwing the book at owner of old Renaissance store, whose failing structure endangers pedestrians.
Nov 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Drug House Owned by City Manager
Strange but true: City's Property Management Program Coordinator accused of running drug house.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Sherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties
Issue dominates town hall meeting held by Ald. Russell Stamper
Nov 5th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Dahlberg Leaves City for Cincinnati Job
Did city's longtime building inspector lack the legal qualifications for the job here?
Sep 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ald. Bauman invites residents to attend neighborhood meeting on Monday
Community members will be able to learn about neighborhood and citywide issues from a handful of city officials, including Alderman Bauman.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Sojourner Family Peace Center and Milwaukee Police Department to Announce New Comfort Bag Project to Benefit Children Impacted by Domestic Violence
Community resource fair to connect local organizations with individuals seeking assistance.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Sojourner Family Peace Center
Local Business Action Team producing legislation to simplify city permitting
The first two pieces of legislation to eliminate outdated laws and licensing requirements for Milwaukee business owners are advancing through the Common Council committee process.
May 13th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
DNS internship program a possible path to city employment
Applications are being accepted until the close of business on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Helping small businesses thrive: Local Business Action Team to hold public forums
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Feb 26th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Difference Makers to be recognized at 6th District town hall meeting
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will announce the recipients of the 2014 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards during tomorrow’s 6th District town hall meeting.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Compete Milwaukee = a promising pathway to jobs
Joint statement from Aldermen Ashanti Hamilton and Willie C. Wade.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Common Council
4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Housing stock, affordable housing get boost from Common Council
The Common Council has approved a new Housing Stock Improvement Program
Sep 24th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix
A planned community gathering space instead becomes an underwhelming staircase.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Russell Stamper’s Century-Old Sherman Blvd. Home
The ever-busy county supervisor and aldermanic candidate also handles rental evictions on the side.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is again sponsoring the MKE Business Now entrepreneurship summit on Saturday, January 25.
Jan 18th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Goes Into Demolition Business
DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Reminder: Neighborhood Town hall Set for Wednesday, December 11
The event will be held in the auditorium at Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Nik Kovac
Workshops and key agencies on tap for tomorrow’s Housing Resource Fair
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is inviting city residents to attend a housing resource fair tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at LaFollette School, located at 3239 N. 9th St.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Budget’s Impact on Neighborhoods
From more police officers and new libraries to street pavement spending, changes will have big impact.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life
South side organizer helps implement improvement plans in several neighborhoods.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
The Power of Paint
City program doing artistic paint job on foreclosed homes has reduced graffiti and break-ins at these houses.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council
The Common Council has approved changes that will make it easier for groups and businesses to help implement key components of the Milwaukee Jobs Act, which could help put dozens of city residents in new jobs this summer.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Facing the Foreclosure Crisis
A packed crowd at City Hall listened to experts discuss the problem of foreclosed homes and possible solutions.
Feb 8th, 2013 by Grace Fuhr
Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday
A City Hall event on Friday (February 1) entitled “Panel on Urban Home Ownership and Neighborhood Vitality during the Foreclosure Crisis,” will feature Alderman Nik Kovac.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Nik Kovac
MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year
Event showcases resources available to aspiring business owners.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Historic Preservation, Clerk’s Office team up to document condemned convent
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is teaming up with the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Public Information Division of the City Clerk’s Office to collect photos of the building and document its history on an interactive website.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Common Council approves long-awaited Historic Preservation revisions
The Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday morning signed off on revisions to the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance aimed at clarifying and streamlining the process for obtaining permission to do work on historic sites, as well as updating other procedures.
Dec 18th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Major Revisions proposed for City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance
Dec 11th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Concerned citizen brings health and safety issue to light
I am very concerned about safety and health violations that have been brought to light related to the ongoing Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) demolition project of certain properties along the Kinnickinnic River.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Books Aren’t Banned Here
Little free libraries are welcome in Milwaukee -- unlike in Whitefish Bay.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT
Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting this evening (Tuesday, October 2).
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday
Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting the evening of Tuesday, October 2nd 2012.
Sep 25th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed
Late last night, shots again rang out in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Aug 30th, 2012 by Willie Hines
WeTip has made a difference in Milwaukee
Today I had the pleasure of meeting with WeTip’s chief executive officer, Susan Aguilar, and Sue Mandell, WeTip’s national director. Very simply, I want to take this opportunity to give credit where credit is due.
Jul 25th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Neighborhood walk-through Thursday
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be having a joint neighborhood walk-through to address neighborhood safety concerns with Alderman Nik Kovac on Thursday, July 5, starting at 2 p.m.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Neighborhood walk-through Thursday
Alderman Nik Kovac will be having a joint neighborhood walk-through to address neighborhood safety concerns with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs on Thursday, July 5, starting at 2 p.m. outside Club Timbuktu, 520 E. Center St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will host a 6th District town hall meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 27) that will include discussions about city services.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Respect and Appreciate the Past by Ushering in the Future: Allow Sydney Hih to be Demolished
As the Common Council member who has the privilege and the honor of representing the 6th Aldermanic District which encompasses a portion of the Park East where the Sydney Hih complex is located, I am urging my colleagues on the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee to vote “aye” today on lifting the interim historic designation that was granted by the Historic Preservation Commission.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Rocky Road
Some aldermen want to dump DCD head Rocky Marcoux, but Mayor Barrett disagrees.
Jun 26th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
What Would Alderman Donovan Do?
The 2010 City of Milwaukee budget faces a series of hurdles. There is the $50 million pension fund contribution, brought on because of the stock market crash. There is also the $33 million decline in property tax levy due to declining home values.
Oct 7th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Common Council Approves New Berlin Water Deal
This meeting included three highly debated resolutions, the “Wheel Tax”, the 9to5 direct legislation regarding sick pay, the water sale to New Berlin and the retirement of one of the most highly respected government officials. Marty Collins the outgoing Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services gave a heartfelt farewell speech stating “I’m proud to be a public servant”. Then he left with some suggestions and encouraged the Common Council and city staff to promote creativity to find solutions.When the resolution known as the “Wheel Tax” came up for discussion Alderman Jim Witkowiak offered an amendment that would cap the fee at $20 for the duration of the current Common Council. Although Alderman Michael Murphy explained that this amendment wasn’t meaningful because it could simply be overridden with a resolution in the future. Another amendment was offered by Alderman Joe Dudzik that would allow a portion of the vehicle registration fee to support street maintenance. Again it was suggested that this amendment had little value because it will be up to the budgetary process to determine that actual spending. Both of these amendments and the overall resolution passed with a veto proof majority and will no go to the Mayor for action.Another hot button resolution was the piece of direct legislation brought forward by the group 9to5, National Association of Women by obtaining 42,000 signatures in sixty days. The intention of the resolution is to force employers within the City of Milwaukee to give all employees paid sick time. Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out against the resolution saying that “this resolution may end up hurting the very same people it is intended to help”. Alderman Jim Bohl also expressed his concerns that this would resolution hurt business and that “if jobs leave this community there are no benefits to be had”. The Common Council had two options regarding this resolution, either adopt it immediately without changes or let it go to binding referendum. The Common Council voted to let it go to referendum.The most hotly debated issue of the day was the proposed water sale and the associated intergovernmental agreement with New Berlin. Alderman Robert Bauman initially questioned the legality of the water sale saying that his concerns were “beyond the question of policy” because this transaction was outside the bounds of what the Common Council had approved in December of 2007. He questioned if the sale was proper because the original authorization to negotiate was in reference to an area of New Berlin within the current Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (“MMSD”) service area while this transaction included a portion of New Berlin that is planned to be in the MMSD service area sometime in the future. Alderman Murphy agreed that “the department made a mistake without a doubt” but that the City of Milwaukee needs to move forward with this transaction or New Berlin may find another solution.The intergovernmental agreement with New Berlin included a non-compete clause and a $1.5 million payment to the City of Milwaukee. The non-compete […]
Jul 31st, 2008 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee.Gov E-Notification – City Cleanup
I’m happy to see the city planning to take action before this becomes an issue that drags on. Please read the message below to learn of Milwaukee’s cleanup plan as we enter the spring season, and learn how you can be a good citizen by keeping Milwaukee clean. The 2007-08 Winter has not had periodic melts which would normally allow residents to clean their yards throughout the winter. Litter and pet wastes have accumulated and been covered by snow. The upcoming thaw will reveal these items. Besides being unsightly, adverse health conditions can occur if litter and pet wastes are not removed. Beginning on Monday, March 17th, the City of Milwaukee will engage in an aggressive campaign to inspect and clean properties. The City cannot do this alone. All City residents are asked to clean their yards and remove litter and pet waste. Bag the litter and debris and place it in the garbage cart. If the amount of items does not fit in the collection cart, please take them to the self-help stations located at either 6660 N. Industrial Rd. or 3811 W. Lincoln Ave. Current hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm. Spring and summer hours will begin April 6th: Monday-Saturday 7:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Inspectors from the Department of Neighborhood Services will be out in neighborhoods soon and will issue orders for garbage nuisances. Please be part of the solution to this year’s litter issue: clean up your yard. Property owners are ultimately responsible for the yards of the properties they own. Please save yourself the expense of requiring the City to have your yard cleaned. If it is in your yard, it is your responsibility no matter who left it there. Consider organizing a neighborhood or block clean-up. Contact Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful at 272-5462 for more information, supplies and reward cards. This would be a great opportunity to assist elderly or infirm neighbors who have difficulty cleaning their own yards. Thank you for helping clean up Milwaukee. Enjoy Spring!
Mar 18th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Plays to His Base
"They said he should be governor."
Jul 7th, 2006 by Michael Horne
New Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Krug Scores Joint Finance Seat
Rep. Shirley Krug was chosen Monday to take a seat on the influential Joint Committee on Finance
Dec 4th, 2003 by Michael Horne
