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Citizen Leader Randy Jones Announces His Campaign for 7th District Alderman
“We're angry about our voices not being heard by the leaders who we elected to represent us.”
Jul 15th, 2015 by Randy Jones
Impact of City Reduction in Marijuana Fine?
Local leaders offer different views on new city ordinance lowering maximum fine for pot possession to just $50.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Council approves fast-tracking tax foreclosures
The City of Milwaukee will now be able to fast-track the tax foreclosure process on vacant and abandoned homes.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Milwaukee Arts Board awards $213,500 to 33 organizations
Steve VandeZande and Lori Bauman named Friends of the Arts
May 15th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Arts Board
David Crowley Announces for 7th District Alderman
“As a native and long-time resident of Milwaukee, I am proud to have an opportunity to run for Alderman of the 7th district.”
May 4th, 2015 by David Crowley
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Meagan Holman Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee City Council, District 14
Meagan Holman today announced her candidacy for Alderwoman in Milwaukee’s 14th district, which includes Bay View and parts of the South Side.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Meagan Holman
Continuing the search for solutions to tragic, senseless violence
Statement of Common Council President Michael J. Murphy April 16, 2015
Apr 16th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Representative Zepnick responds to attempts to undermine city regulation of Uber and Lyft
"Uber is a success story in Milwaukee and I think one of the reasons is due to reasonable and responsible oversight by local government to ensure public safety."
Apr 15th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
City seeks nonprofits to help administer Ald. Stamper-sponsored RICH program
New program sells certain city-owned foreclosed properties for $1.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Joe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena
Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rep. Gwen Moore Honors Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) issued the following statement:
Feb 13th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Milwaukee Public Library Invites Community Input on Proposed Mixed Use Development for Mill Road Library
Community Meetings Scheduled for February 26th and March 4th
Feb 12th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
How Good Are Charter Schools?
The data is very encouraging, so why are liberals so opposed?
Feb 11th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Streetcar vote a first step down the path to Milwaukee’s future
Statement of Common Council President Michael J. Murphy February 10, 2015
Feb 10th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Business Leaders Announce Support for Streetcar
CEOs join other civic and non-profit leaders in urging Common Council to invest in Milwaukee’s future
Feb 9th, 2015 by Press Release
Justin Bielinski for 8th District Alderman
Justin Bielinski of Burnham Park announced his candidacy for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 8th District.
Feb 8th, 2015 by Sup. Justin Bielinski
Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative
Calls Ald. Donovan’s Alternative Transit Plan a “Logical Option”
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Members of the Common Council Respond to Ald. Dudzik’s Remarks
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Common Council
A response to Alderman Joe Davis
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 23, 2015
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 22, 2015
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Streetcar Approved, but Held
Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual joined by five dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based companies for downtown development
Group includes more than three dozen small business enterprises to help company meet hiring promises
Jan 21st, 2015 by Northwestern Mutual
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Prominent Business and Civic Leaders Urge Support for Milwaukee Streetcar
Open Letter in Support of The Milwaukee Streetcar
Jan 20th, 2015 by Press Release
News conference Tuesday to explore proposals for eventual, extended streetcar routes
Several members of the Milwaukee Common Council and a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will hold a news conference Tuesday.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett goes “On the Issues” to discuss city’s upcoming streetcar project vote
On the eve of a pivotal Milwaukee Common Council vote, Barrett will make his case for the proposed Milwaukee streetcar project.
Jan 12th, 2015 by Marquette University
Streetcar will siphon away precious revenue, won’t help area of greatest needs in Milwaukee
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 7, 2015
Jan 7th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Red Arrow Park decision demonstrates need for additional reforms
Joint Statement from Common Council members Ashanti Hamilton, Russell W. Stamper II, Milele A. Coggs, Willie C. Wade and José G Pérez
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Dec 18th, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library Recommends Development Partner for Mill Road Library
The developer team of Maures Development Group, Common Bond and Engberg Anderson was selected.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Bizarre Politics of Ald. Tony Zielinski
Once a hard core conservative, he’s now a Bay View liberal. Except when opposing things like the streetcar.
Dec 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Community Input
Developers to Present Proposed Plans for Mill Road Library at Public Meeting
Dec 1st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
City of Milwaukee Youth Council calls on Common Council to boost youthsupporting businesses
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council will ask the Common Council to do more to help promote youth-friendly retail businesses in the city
Nov 24th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Alderman Donovan will seek petition drive for streetcar referendum
Alderman Bob Donovan to launch a citywide petition drive to trigger a binding referendum on the borrowing for the downtown streetcar project.
Nov 24th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Community Input
Developers to Present Proposed Plans for Forest Home Library at Public Meeting
Nov 21st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
A big league city needs big league public transit options
Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Amendments double funding for STRONG Homes Loan program
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Robert Bauman
Nov 19th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
City Unveils New Plan to Build on $2.6 Billion in Downtown Investment by Moving the Streetcar Project Forward, Adding Lakefront Line
Plan Covers Lakefront Line, Utility Costs Without Property Tax Dollars; Operations Slated to Begin by 2018
Nov 18th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
The Modest Ranch Home of Ald. Joe Davis
The mayoral candidate lives in the Hampton Heights neighborhood where assessments have declined and crime has risen. Small wonder he's concerned about that issue.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Will Red Lion Roar on Water Street?
Proposed British pub would replace Brocach. Approval seems likely, despite some worries about noise from the patio.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Common Council finds opportunities for efficiencies in 2015 approved budget
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac
Nov 10th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Forest Home and Mill Road Libraries
Nov 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Children’s Zone to address achievement gap on the near south side
Stakeholders from around Milwaukee’s near south side will be brought together in order to seek solutions to an achievement gap affecting less fortunate neighborhoods.
Nov 5th, 2014 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Milwaukee Bans Financial Inducements by Charter Schools
City of Milwaukee charter schools are now prohibited from giving money or gifts as incentives to enroll new students.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Schools and Communities United
RICH program, selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1, receives unanimous Council support
ews release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Oct 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Supervisor
The Clean Wisconsin Action Fund officially announced their endorsement of Charlie Fox for Milwaukee County Board Supervisor District 5.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
700 E. Kilbourn High-Rise Wins Key Approval
Proposed high-rise would add up to 275 "ultra luxury" apartments to downtown Milwaukee -- with no public financing.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Bauman calls Mayoral veto of home improvement loan program a “slap to the face” of Milwaukee homeowners
News release from Alderman Robert Bauman
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Another Newspaper Attack on Chief Flynn
Has the Journal Sentinel renewed its war against the police chief or was its Sunday story simply botched reporting?
Sep 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan
Legislators' comments show lack of awareness of facts
Sep 26th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Common Council approves historic designation, rezoning for McKinley School property
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 24th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
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
Nonprofits can buy city-owned foreclosures for $1, additional marketing to continue
Qualifying nonprofit organizations will be allowed to purchase certain cityowned, tax-foreclosed properties for one dollar.
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Ald. Bauman urges state to allocate more transportation funding to local projects
News release from Alderman Robert Bauman
Sep 9th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
License Division looks to process surge of applications for new taxi permits
News release from the Office of the City Clerk
Sep 8th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police
Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
The Unbearable Loudness of Harley Hogs
Why are they allowed to violate noise ordinances? No one seems to know.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
President Murphy: Tom Nardelli ‘tireless advocate’ for constituents, city
Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Alderman Donovan issues statement on passing of Tom Nardelli
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan
Sep 2nd, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) is asking real estate developers to submit information on current and potential projects that could be compatible with a library near four neighborhood libraries slated for replacement.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Why Bob Donovan Can’t Beat Barrett
No alderman will back him. Why he’s so disliked -- and so certain to lose.
Aug 21st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Charlie Fox Statement on the Future of Milwaukee County’s City Campus
“We must take our time and plan the future of City Campus carefully with input from all stakeholders."
Jul 30th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Council approves minimum hourly wage ordinance
Joint news release and file from Alderman Hamilton, Alderman Kovac and Alderwoman Coggs
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Proposal to lift cap on taxicab permits, create legal path for network company vehicles gets second look Tuesday
“The Council is poised to adopt ground-breaking legislation that in my opinion will be looked at by other large cities and communities across the nation.”
Jul 18th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Will Uber Bring Cheaper Rides?
As ride sharing service slashes rates, Milwaukee Common Council mulls changes in rules.
Jul 14th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Now a Done Deal
Opening Day Scheduled for June 30th
Jun 24th, 2014 by Sup. Jason Haas
Charlie Fox Announces Campaign for 5th District County Board Supervisor
"I believe the County Board should be a catalyst for progress and change, despite its obvious headwinds."
Jun 20th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Humboldt Park Beer Garden One Step Closer to Reality
Beer Garden Scheduled to Open This Month
Jun 12th, 2014 by Sup. Jason Haas
Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Milwaukee Public Library Hires Sam McGovern-Rowen to Manage Library Development Project
Sam McGovern-Rowen will oversee the $21.5 million library branch redevelopment program.
Jun 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities
Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday
Southeast Wisconsin Regional Heroin/Opiates Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
New Programs Target Lindsay Heights
City's forgivable loans and non-profit's volunteer workers will both help North Side residents repair their homes.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Karen Stokes
Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will host a public forum tomorrow for members of the community to express their concerns and learn about the new state-mandated process for investigating incidents like the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park last month.
May 28th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Downtown Power Brokers Mull Expanded Convention Center
Leaders of Wisconsin Center and the Bradley Center consider key changes for downtown facilities.
May 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Common Council to vote on measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
May 13th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Underwater City
New study ranks Milwaukee as 16th hardest hit city, with 40% of homes underwater. But that may understate the problem.
May 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Council will honor former officer severely wounded in 2009 shooting
News release from the Common Council
May 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Special Election for 5th District County Supervisor
Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that the County Executive has ordered a special election to fill the vacancy of 5th District County Supervisor created by the resignation of Supervisor Russell W. Stamper II, who was recently elected to the Milwaukee Common Council.
May 12th, 2014 by Press Release
Ald. Coggs Reminder: Please support measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls
Tomorrow, the Milwaukee Common Council will take up a resolution condemning the abduction of several hundred Nigerian girls and asking U.S. and foreign officials to pursue their release from captivity.
May 12th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Common Council to vote on measure condemning abduction of Nigerian girls
#bringbackourgirls
May 9th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Community Opposes North Side Tavern
“We’ve battled this tavern, this location, for years,” says Harambee neighborhood activist and city agrees, denying application.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Supervisor Peggy Romo West Applauds Common Council on Chavez Holiday
Seeks Co-Sponsors For Resolution Creating an Optional County Holiday on Chavez's Birthday
Apr 4th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Fallen Iraq War Soldier Honored with Street Renaming
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett are proud to announce the honorary renaming of a section of Richards Street after Army Specialist Michelle Witmer.
Apr 4th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Statement: “Why we can’t wait”
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton selected as co-chair of Black Male Achievement Advisory Council April 3, 2014
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
City Clerk’s office accepting public comment on taxi policy items
The public can offer their input on proposed regulations that will apply to new cab operators, operators who renew their taxicab permits and certified taxicab affiliations in the City of Milwaukee.
Mar 24th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Taxi Cab Lottery Has Light Turnout
Though there were 1,706 applications for 100 new licenses, only about 200 showed up for the lottery. But the show must go on! -- and did.
Mar 17th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
New Champion of the City
New council president Michael Murphy is bluntly honest about state politicians in an interview.
Mar 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Everybody Wants to Drive A Cab
The city has 1,706 applications for 100 cab licenses. Milwaukee is suddenly becoming far more cab-friendly.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
