Milwaukee Common Council

Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?

State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.

Public School Educators and their Unions Join Milwaukee Common Council Members in Condemning State Revenue Deal

Agreement Shortchanges Public Schools While Giving Windfall to Private Voucher Schools

Local Businesses Win Fresh Food Grants

City funds help awardees pay for micro-farms, fresh food storage coolers and more.

Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

Walker’s Lounge Owner Planning New Bar

Live Lounge is slated to open this fall on S. 1st Street.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped

Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.

Gov. Evers Announces Tentative Agreement Reached with Republican Leaders on Shared Revenue

Compromise with GOP includes over $1 billion for K-12 education, $30 million in school-based mental health services, 20 percent increase in support to local communities statewide, staves off fiscal cliff for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County

New Food Truck Restrictions Approved

Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.

Federal Funds Creating Two New East-West BRT Stations

County transportation department planning two additional stations along East-West BRT.

La China Nightclub Proposed for Walker’s Point

New bar would occupy corner tavern space along Greenfield Avenue. Was previously denied elsewhere.

County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June

Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.

Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing

Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

Troubled Corner Store Can Reopen, Will Get New Hearing

Chamber East Food Market can resume operations for now

Sensory Activity Center Planned For North Side

Puzzles, specifically designed for kids with autism or ADHD, would feature a variety of sensory-focused rooms.

Housing Authority Residents Demand Investigation

Common Ground hopes to help residents of city's public housing authority.

Luxury-Themed Businesses Planned Near Capitol and Fond du Lac

Proposed Luxury Lounge would offer laid-back vibe and R&B music.

County Supervisor Special Election May 2

Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

New Dessert Shop For Clarke Square

Ice Cream & More would open on 21st and National next door to D'Sign Pizza.

Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit

Unanimous vote pushes to save only such unit on South Side, at St. Francis Hospital.

Pomona Cider Expands Menu, Hours

Plus: Goodbye Klement's Sausage outlet; and city suspends two bars, closes convenience store.

Council Issues 20-Day Suspension To Lounge 340

Suspension issued after neighbors shared grievances about litter, noise, loitering and reckless driving.

Southside Nightclub Gets 30-Day Suspension

Council expressed alarm at fatal shooting that took place outside Diamante Negro, which is to remain closed through May 18.

Guns, Drugs Cited As City Closes Chambers St. Store

Common Council votes unanimously to close Chamber East Food Market.

Did Brooks Exceed His Authority At Wisconsin Center?

CEO’s decision to remove art works raises questions about governance of public entity.

11-Story East Side Hotel Approved

Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.

New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause

Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.

Milwaukee Public Library Moves Forward With New Martin Luther King Branch

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Wisconsin Center Accused of Censorship

Eliminating literary art installation in preparation for Republican National Convention?

Infinity Lounge Can Stay Open Pending Lawsuit

Court issues temporary injunction for tavern and hookah lounge on 40th and Fond du Lac.

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Sanchez, Gómez-Tom Advance From County Board Primary

Three candidates ran in primary of special election for county board's vacant District 14 seat.

Milwaukee Election Results

Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.

Wisconsin Center Will Destroy Literary Artworks

Nationally unique installation done in 1998. Public board didn't vote on its destruction.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Rodeo-Themed Tavern With Mechanical Bull Planned for South Side

Fiesta Rodeo proposed for former Gary J's space on S. 16th St.

Early Voting Underway for Spring Election

Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Council Slaps Infinity Lounge With 60-Day Suspension

Complaints of noise, violence, litter and alleged strippers plague Sherman Park bar.

Council Approves Ordinance Requiring the Purchase of Low- and Zero-Emissions City Vehicles

Policy advances Milwaukee climate goals and cost-savings over vehicle lifecycle

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Marquette Law School to host Milwaukee leadership for ‘On the Issues: New Leadership, New Milwaukee,’ March 21

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

Walker’s Point Garage Could Become Beer Garden, Tap Truck Showroom

Draft & Vessel plans to open its first Milwaukee business, Giving Tree Garage.

Mayor Johnson’s Plan to Nearly Double Milwaukee’s Population

Hopes to grow city's population from 577,222 to 1 million. How will he do it?

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Milwaukee Aldermanic Race Results

Three open seats on Common Council with 20 candidates running.

Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process

It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.

New Restaurant and Bar Planned for South Side

Fiesta Cafe manager would open The Last One in corner tavern space.

Event Space Planned for Near West Side

The Amani Place would open as community hub, welcoming guests of all ages.

Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim

Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.

Musician Plans To Reopen Gibraltar, This Time in The Third Ward

After five-year closure, owner plans to revive Walker's Point cocktail lounge and music venue.

City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000

Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.

Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses

City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment

New MLK Library designed as community hub.

City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops

But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.

Malaysian Restaurant for Far South Side

Taste Amir's Roti would join a collection of businesses at strip mall on S. 27th Street.

Gold Diggers Strip Club Receives 20-Day Suspension

It's the club's third suspension since 2019.

Supervisor Says Republicans Planning Incentives for Consolidated City, County Government

Conervative Deanna Alexander described a specific plan that would "reward the entities for consolidating."

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing

Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.

Supervisors Holding We Energies Project Hostage For More Money

Supervisors try tactic they used for the Waukesha water deal.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

Harley-Davidson Creating Major Community Park

Company hires acclaimed designer to help transform its headquarters.

City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project

Will full council allow demolition of 1895 building for new affordable housing project?

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2023 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Odell Ball Announces His Candidacy for the Milwaukee District 9 Aldermanic Seat

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Tugboat Sinks in Port Milwaukee

The tug Michigan took on water Monday, raising concerns of possible pollution from its cargo.

Milwaukee Lawmakers Plan Another Go At Unifying Pot Possession Fines

Report shows a patchwork of marijuana fines in Milwaukee County. Would require city to raise its fine.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Boutique Law Firm Buys Downtown Building

Leaders of OVB Law & Consulting acquire six-story Bartels Building.

Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Improvement District Approved

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development

Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?

Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized

City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.

Baking Classes Return to Honeypie

Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.

City Closes Mitchell Street Restaurant

Milwaukee Unified Soul shuttered after only a year in business.

Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move

Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.

Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects

Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.

Jeff Spence Plans Run for Two City Positions

Former school board member seeks return to board and election as 5th District alderman.

Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat

Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Molly Gena running for Municipal Court Judge.

Andrea Pratt announces candidacy for Alderwoman of the 1st District

Long time public servant and lifelong District resident

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces Candidacy for District 9 Alderman

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor is seeking to be the voice for District 9 residents who have been without representation

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Perez Gives New Committee Assignments

Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.

City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits

One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns

But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.

City Closes Penthouse Lounge

After seven-item police report, Common Council votes for non-renewal of northside bar.

African American Roundtable Releases Statement on Milwaukee’s ‘Status Quo’ 2023 Proposed Budget

Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget

In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.

Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson

State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.

State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races

Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.

2nd District Common Council Race

Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.

South Shore Cruise Dock redevelopment set to move forward