Milwaukee Common Council

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Mayoral Primary Candidate Survey Responses

Candidates share views on favorite historic places, historic preservation, economic development, and more

What Will Cavalier Johnson Do As Mayor?

Johnson prioritizing public safety, working with legislature and affordable housing.

What Will Marina Do As Mayor?

If elected will be pro-public education, push anti-racist agenda and more pandemic measures.

Civic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

City Suspends Southside Bar

Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 1,240.7 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

On the passing of Mark Nicolini.

Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests

USPS will distribute four free tests per household.

MTEA Statement on Passage of Mask Requirement by Milwaukee Common Council

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a measure that would require indoor masking in the City of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate

Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.

Valentine’s Day Cream Puffs Return

Plus: downtown food hall opens, a new Walker's Point restaurant-bar and an immigrant-run Polish market.

Latinx Leaders Condemn Common Council’s Refusal to Draw New Districts Reflecting Dramatic Growth of Latinx Population; Demand Second Legal Opinion

The press conference occurred shortly after a group of Latinx leaders delivered a letter signed by more than 70 Latinx leaders, organizations, elected officials and allies

Voces de la Frontera Statement on Redistricting Decision

Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement

Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.

Council Calls April 5 Special Election For Mayor

Primary will be Feb. 15, at least an eight-way race is expected.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start

Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.

Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney

Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

‘Tax & Take’ Pastors Disrupt Council Meeting

Protest action elevates concerns with supposed taxing of churches.

Do 3,000 Homes in City Lack Plumbing?

City officials, others dispute study finding “plumbing poverty” affecting mostly minorities in Milwaukee.

Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000

Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.

Statement by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett:

Council Halts Redistricting After Latino Pushback

After approving a map in November, council rejects it, to allow more community feedback.

Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed

City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?

Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings

Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.

Voces de la Frontera Applauds Mayor Barrett for Listening to Latinx Communities & Vetoing Maps

Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map

Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.

Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants

Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC

Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.

Growing ThriveOn King Gets Extension

And adds food hall, child care center. First floor designed to accommodate neighbors' desires.

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.

New Vegan Restaurant For East Side

Plus: indoor dining returns to Uncle Wolfies. West Allis cafe gets new name. And a downtown bar gets suspended.

Nonprofit Seeks 75,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking

HEMAD Campaign aims to raise awareness and seek an end to the commercial sex trade

Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts

Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney

Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.

Duke’s on Water, Scooter’s Pub Suspended

Two bars will be closed Nov. 26 through Dec. 15 due to issues in police report.

Expressing Disappointment in Rep. Ortiz-Velez for Carrying Water for Republican Speaker Robin Vos at the Expense of Our Constituents

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa November 11, 2021

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.

Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget

No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.

Common Council adopts amended 2022 City budget

A well-deserved place of honor for Vel R. Phillips

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 3, 2021

Activists Oppose Johnson’s Push for More Police Near Schools

Common Council president concerned about reckless driving. LIT wants less policing of schools.

Milwaukee Tool Readying Downtown Office

Facade of 1978 building is being substantially altered.

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package

Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.

Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office

Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.

AART Claims Victory in Omnibus Bill Funding Housing, Not Police

Organization Renews its Fight for Participatory Budgeting

Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate

But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.

Chantia Lewis Case Moving Towards Trial

Probable cause found to continue with felony charges.

Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding

82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?

League of Women Voters Urges Milwaukee FPC Reforms, Community Safety Plan

October 5, 2021

Did a Janitors Union Create a Model for Rebuilding the Middle Class?

Union contract creates opportunity to expand union representation in Milwaukee County.

Chantia Lewis Goes To Court

In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Council President Proposes New City Department of Transportation

Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.

Milwaukee Health Department excusing inaction with insufficient data, right-wing talking points

MTEA renews call for citywide indoor mask requirement, other increased protections

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.

Attracting, retaining young professionals in Milwaukee will be topic of “On the Issues,” Sept. 10

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

September 7, 2021

Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000

City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.

Statement on the nomination of Mayor Tom Barrett as Ambassador to Luxembourg

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 25, 2021

Congratulations Colectivo workers

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott Spiker

Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride

August 5 events to celebrate historic 1961 uprising

Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules

Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.

Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale

A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Website appears, and quickly disappears.

Mayor Barrett Focuses on Jobs and Workforce Readiness In Milwaukee Recovery and Resilience Plan

Mayor Barrett Prioritizes Investments in Housing in Plan for American Rescue Expenditures

Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power

Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.

“Last Mile” Program Connects Workers to Jobs

WEDC, Waukesha County and United Way fund pilot program connecting city workers to suburban jobs.

Board Approves Lucille Berrien Park

Lucille Berrien was an open housing activist, the first Black woman to run for mayor and a foster mother to more than 120 children.

Motorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State

Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.

Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.

The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.

Enough is enough with MHD lead program mistakes

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Derogatory comments aimed at Milwaukee miss the mark

Janitors Rally for New Union Contract

Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.

Kegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.

Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee

50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.

Millennials Report Addresses City’s Brain Drain

Report makes recommendations to stem the steady annual loss of young professionals.

Sunstone Studios Opening in East Town

New shared space for artists will prioritize diversity and equity in participants.

Alverno College Appoints New Members to its Board of Trustees

Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge

Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.

AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Petition to Support Essential City of Milwaukee Employees

Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool

Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.

Congratulations Chief Lipski!

Joint Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place

Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.

Brunch All Day Coming to Northwest Side

Co-owner of Mi Casa Su Cafe opening takeout-focused business on W. Villard Avenue.

City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project

Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.

New Cocktail Bar Planned for Bay View

But with a retro feel. Old Skoolz will have 1980's and 1990's music and atmosphere.

Former Boston Store Is Being Transformed

See inside the HUB640 project in Downtown. Plus: Lobbying for a Target store.

Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal

Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.

Should Miller Valley Be Champagne Region?

Molson Coors asks Milwaukee to designate the "Champagne of Beers region."

Dontre Hamilton Memorial Proposed for Red Arrow Park

A Dontre Hamilton Memorial Bench would be installed in the downtown park.

Suit By Morales Demands His Job Back

His attorney Frank Gimbel has made no progress with city negotiating financial settlement.

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal

Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.