Content referencing Milwaukee Common Council - Page 14
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Zepnick – Rejects Call for Milwaukee Police Chief Election
"The suggestion that another political campaign is what Milwaukee needs to hire a Police Chief is beyond absurd and totally unworkable."
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Josh Zepnick
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council passes e-cigarette measure
Latest move caps off public health package
Jun 20th, 2018 by Michael Murphy
Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director
New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Police
Bucks player files federal civil rights suit, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Governor Walker Announces Plan to Name Future Milwaukee State Office Building After Vel Phillips, Civil Rights Pioneer & Former Wisconsin Secretary of State
The new building will replace the current Milwaukee State Office Building at 6th and Wells Street.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
2018 PrideFest
Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.
Jun 11th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Statement from President Ashanti Hamilton
Statement from Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton on fallen MPD officer
Jun 8th, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.
Jun 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.
May 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Join Danica Roem at the PrideFest Opening Ceremonies!
Admission is FREE when you #GivePlusOne
May 23rd, 2018 by PrideFest
City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.
May 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts @ Large to hold gallery opening in honor of civil rights hero Vel Phillips
The event will be held Friday, April 20 at Arts @ Large, 908 S. 5th St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Apr 19th, 2018 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Inspired and emboldened by a true stateswoman, Vel Phillips
Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - April 18, 2018
Apr 18th, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy
Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Caucus Supports Milwaukee’s Proposed Ordinance Banning Conversion Therapy
"This practice leads to increased rates of suicide and depression as well as other long-term negative consequences," said Austin Kieler.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Foxconn Deal Gets Even Worse
$4.1 billion handout will deliver even less benefits, more costs than imagined.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee and Waukesha Can Work Together
Water agreement is just the beginning. There are many other opportunities for collaboration.
Mar 3rd, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and Waukesha Common Council President Aaron Perry
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
FLAC Calls on Common Council to Confirm Dr. Patricia McManus as Interim Health Commissioner
The lead water public health crisis our community is suffering from requires the knowledge and leadership of someone more independent like Dr. McManus to steer the health department away from this chaos.
Feb 3rd, 2018 by Freshwater For Life Action Coalition
FPC launches Milwaukee Collaborative Reform Initiative Community Feedback Portal
The FPC and MPD are committed to continuing the community conversation started during the US DOJ Collaborative Review process.
Jan 26th, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Downtown Parking Security
40% of downtown crimes are vehicle break-ins. Council demands safety measures.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Settles with American Sewer
Embattled firm loses nearly $1 million in work.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates
Lead service lines make up about 74,600 properties in the city, including 68,300 residential.
Jan 17th, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Police Chief Flynn Resigns
Nationally known chief who changed Milwaukee department retires at age 69.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy and Graham Kilmer
How Are Our Schools Doing?
Much worse than Chicago’s. And little difference between public and choice schools.
Dec 20th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Council approves Northridge parcel transfer to City of Milwaukee
“This is just the beginning of business increased development in the area, in the New Year we will see a whole new 9th District.”
Dec 19th, 2017 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Sewer contractor to appear before the Steering & Rules Committee to address racist symbols at work-site
The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
Dec 11th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
Harbor District Plans Unveiled
Plan would redevelop 888 acres, create $864 million in property development and 5,663 new jobs.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns
News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton
Dec 4th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Time for Governor to invest within to solve workforce issues
News release from Aldermen Murphy, Perez and Johnson
Dec 1st, 2017 by Michael Murphy
Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement
The private agreement ensures that workers running the streetcar system will be able to join the transit union.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998
Common Council approves Municipal Court legal representation for indigent residents
The proposed ordinance passed unanimously, allocating up to $45,000 to the non-profit Legal Action of Wisconsin.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Michael Murphy
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Trust Fund grant allocations approved by Common Council
Housing Trust Fund grants total $600,000 for affordable and supportive housing projects
Nov 28th, 2017 by Michael Murphy
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee
The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on The Legacy Lofts
Project will redevelop former central city ice cream factory.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall
Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Resolution reevaluating employment age moves forward
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - October 30, 2017
Oct 30th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
How a Church Became a Home
Adventist church from 1920s on Van Buren is now one of the area's oddest homes.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bucks Start Construction on Apartments
Park 7 Lofts, with 107 units, will be built as part of new arena complex.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders
“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”
Oct 17th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
2018 budget is a watershed for the City of Milwaukee
According to the report, the proposed cuts in public safety reflect the severity of the City’s financial challenges for 2018.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Public Policy Forum
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project
New market will open in former bank.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The administration owes the residents of this city a public safety plan
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 29, 2017
Aug 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
The Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real
Many are affected in Milwaukee. So what are government leaders doing about it?
Aug 28th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
A Legacy of Activism
Open housing marcher passes spirit of activism to daughter Ald. Chantia Lewis.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jenny Fischer
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Still Fighting for Equality
A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
National Water Expert Retracts Criticism of City Health Department
This letter is written as an addendum and correction to my July 11, 2017 communication.
Jul 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Rep. Zepnick statement on requiring Milwaukee Common Council Confirmation of Milwaukee Police Chief
I am strongly urging other Legislators to NOT sponsor this legislative proposal.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Josh Zepnick
Ice Cream Factory Will Become Apartments
Council okays 64 apartments in converted factory and new connected building on 15th and North.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Prevent Crime
53206 zip code has high crime, high imprisonment. We need a different approach.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
What’s in a name? An intentional shift
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - June 29, 2017
Jun 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Risking Their Lives for Fair Housing
The courageous protests of Fr. Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead
MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA
May 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
City, County Public Safety Agreement Wins Approval
Mayor Barrett, County Executive Abele announce partnership to improve public safety
May 11th, 2017 by Tom Barrett
What we need: A broad and holistic approach focused on prevention
Statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 9, 2017
May 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative
Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.
Mar 25th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
