Milwaukee Common Council

City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding

Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.

Despite Alderwoman’s Opposition, Northwest Side Affordable Housing Project Approved

After years of delay, Cudahy Farms deal passed by council.

Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies

Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.

New Proposal Would Save Long-Vacant Villa Theater

Thomas Matthews has big plans for 99-year-old movie theater.

Oaxacan Restaurant Expanding to Clarke Square

Guelaguetza Restaurante Y Barra would replace troubled southside nightclub.

Seafood Restaurant Planned For North Avenue

Upcoming business is final piece of larger development.

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

Alders Burgelis and Zamarripa Urge Residents to Call 9-1-1 if Gunfire is Heard

Early morning shots fired incident went unreported by residents

Joint statement in support of Pathfinders Milwaukee workers

From Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Milwaukee Common Council Marks Milestone in Youth Protection with Unanimous Passage of Hemp-derived THC Sale Age Restrictions

Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed.

False Statement Continues to Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentimen

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II