Milwaukee Common Council

Alderwoman Sharlen Moore Announces Inaugural All In, All Youth, All Summer Fair

Ald. Moore to host inaugural All In, All Youth, All Summer resource and employment fair

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Funding for Improved Public Safety

Rep. Donovan to Milwaukee Common Council: Do Your Job

Milwaukee Police Department Adopts SOP Modification Prohibiting Facial Coverings – A Victory for Increased Transparency Under Council’s ICE Out Framework

Milwaukee DSA, Allies Support ICE Out Plan for Milwaukee

Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman José G. Pérez, 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, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic February 18, 2026

Statement from Ald. Peter Burgelis on New Fiscal Transparency Measures and MPS Budget Accountability

February 10, 2026

Forward Latino Launches “Puerto Rican is American” Campaign to Counter Divisive Mis-Information Campaign!

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Two New TIDs to Expand Workforce Housing Opportunities

Proposed TIDs to support New Land Enterprises developments in Walker’s Point

Common Council Acts to Protect Taxpayers Following Historic Property Tax Increases Driven by MPS Referendum

“Know Your Rights and Resources” Webpage launched

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 January 22, 2026

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2026 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Milwaukee Christmas Morning Fire Spotlights Critical Fire Safety Transparency Issue

Rep. Goodwin Thanks Milwaukee Common Council for Restoring Fire Department Funding

Council Adopts New Fire-Safety Disclosure Ordinance to Protect Renters

Milwaukee Chooses Safety: Council Overrides Veto on Fire Equipment Funding

Milwaukee DSA Calls on Common Council to Overrule Mayor’s Veto of 4% Worker Raises

The effort to unionize continues, and our support for Discovery World workers stands strong

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Public Safety and Health Committee to Consider Tenant Life-Safety Disclosure Ordinance Tomorrow

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

Common Council Thanks Governor Evers for Decisive Action to Secure FoodShare Benefits

Joint Statement from Common Council members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, 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, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II November 7, 2025

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

The two-year fight to strengthen the fight against reckless driving is almost across the finish line as Governor Evers signs bill

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 31, 2025

A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, 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, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center

Modernized and Expanded Home for Milwaukee Rep Features Three State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces Including a Transformable Theater for Broadway-Scale Productions, a Dedicated Education and Engagement Center, and Increased Accessibility

Council Adopts Legislation Creating Milwaukee’s first Innovation Distric

New Officers to Bolster Police Presence in Milwaukee’s Southside Neighborhoods

Brewers take on the Cubs in what is so much more than ‘The I-94 Series’

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 3, 2025

Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with Mayoral Proclamation

Common Council Unanimously Approves $750,000 for Flood Relief and Home Repair Assistance

Alderman Burgelis Responds to Senator Wanggaard’s Misguided and Misleading Attacks on Milwaukee

Discovery World workers have our support

September 19, 2025 - Statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman Alex Brower, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

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

In Solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: 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

Cream of the Cream City Awards put Historic Preservation front and center

Annual preservation honors event to be held May 29 at Best Place at the Pabst

Supervisor Vincent Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month

Council adopts resolution supporting special observance day in honor of Vel R. Phillips

The work to make our streets safer moves forward

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 15, 2025

Milwaukee Common Council Introduces Legislation to Establish Participatory Budgeting Program

Common Council to Vote on Legislation on April 2

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Common Council Candidate Alex Brower Lays Out Plan for Constituent Services

Rep. Donovan’s Public Safety Bills Pass Assembly

Milwaukee’s 3rd District Aldermanic Candidates to Appear at March 25 Forum Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Associations

Ancestral Intelligence: Rooted in Resistance

Statement from Members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Vel Phillips’ 101st Birthday

Representative Moore Omokunde- Special Observance Day for Vel Phillips

Alexander Kostal Announces Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Endorsement For Common Council Race

Community Meeting for New FPC Appointee

Community Meeting for New FPC Appointee Krissie Fung To Be Held on Tuesday, January 28

Brady Street Groups to Host 3rd District Candidate Forum

Opportunity for voters to meet the slate of candidates ahead of the February 18th Milwaukee Common Council Primary Election

Statement Relating to ICE Detention Facility Expansion in Milwaukee

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderman Lamont Westmoreland

Milwaukee Union Leader Alex Brower Launches Campaign for Common Council District 3

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2025 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Ald. Burgelis Secures Finance Committee’s Approval of Resolution to Waive Chicken Coop Permit Fee for Low-Income Milwaukeeans

Council adopts Ald. Burgelis Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at improving services, supporting residents

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Ald. and Former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Statement from County Supervisors Martin and Sequanna Taylor on the Passing of Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff

Milwaukee DSA Supports County Finance Committee’s Right To Counsel Funding Amendment

Wisconsin Democrats Remember Jonathan Brostoff and Terry Witkowski

County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Statement on Sen. Marco Rubio Event Cancellation

Support our democracy by becoming a poll worker!

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

No confidence in leadership of MPS Athletics

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore

African American Roundtable Speaks Out After Joint Public Budget Hearing

Latinos Leaders Endorse David Marstellar for Assembly in the 21st District

Milwaukee Harbor District Riverwalk awarded $14.7 million in federal funding

Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman 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

Gov. Evers Announces First Payments to Wisconsin Counties and Municipalities Under Historic Shared Revenue Increases

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Unveiling of Historic Vel Phillips Statue at State Capitol

Gov. Evers to Celebrate Vel Phillips Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds

Phillips memorial marks first statue of a Black leader on Wisconsin State Capitol building grounds

Mayor Johnson Selects Board Appointees for The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

New Resources Identified to Assist as HACM Resolves Pending Issues

Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls

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

City of Milwaukee releases Growing MKE Draft Plan

Growing MKE recommends updates to Milwaukee’s zoning code to permit additional styles of housing in all Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Statement on being re-elected to serve as Common Council president

Alderman José G. Pérez April 24, 2024

Common Council to Hold Public Inauguration Ceremonies

Gratitude and optimism on cusp of new Common Council term

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 4, 2024

MTEA President Ingrid Walker Henry: Statement on Passage of MPS Referendum

Peter Burgelis Convincingly Wins District 11 Election

Lime Applauds as Milwaukee Moves Towards Permanent Shared E-scooter Program

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Long List of Initial Endorsements

Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips

The Milwaukee Art Museum partners with the Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative to kickstart the Year of Vel Phillips, a statewide commemoration in the trailblazer's honor.

MICAH Pushes Resolution at County Board Monday Morning

County Board Considers MICAH’s Resolution on We All Belong Campaign

New sales and use taxes in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County begin on January 1, 2024

Stacy Smiter-The People’s Choice- Running for Alderman 5th District

Candidate Stacy Smiter seeks volunteers and community support

Christmas tree collection to begin on Tuesday, December 26

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District

Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women