Milwaukee Common Council

Council Reduces Mayoral Power

A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.

Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion

Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

Activists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t

Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.

Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission

Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.

New Burger Joint in Merrill Park

Owners of MooSa's on Lincoln Memorial Dr. opening second location on 27th and St. Paul.

Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward

State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

Soul Food Restaurant for Mitchell Street

Milwaukee Unified Soul will serve shrimp, salmon nuggets, chicken sandwiches and more

Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive

Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."

Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing

SITE closes following shooting.

Another Step in a 1,000-mile Journey

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski and Alderman José G. Pérez

Joint Statement on the Passing of Ms. Maria Monreal-Cameron

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Joint Statement on Acceptance of Federal COPS Grant

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Council passes resolution in support of the erection of Vel Phillips statue in Madison

Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…

Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.

Our Demand Has Not Changed!

Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement

Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.

Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall

Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?

Joint Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit

Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.

Vote No on COPS Grant

We don't want the grant today, tomorrow or next month.

Broader conversation on public safety needed now

Joint Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

It’s Not Just About 30 Police Officers

The debate about the federal COPS grant is really about long-term commitments and generational change

Milwaukee Common Council President Chevy Johnson endorses Katie Kegel for Circuit Court

Rep. Stubbs’ Statement on Vel Phillips Statue Advisory Committee

New Lease Agreement Solidifies Port Milwaukee As a Hub for Great Lakes Cruising

City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines

New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.

Waukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project

$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.

Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant

Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.

Recount seeks to delegitimize our votes in a failed attempt to steal an election

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Port and Michels Corporation Sign Agreement for Grand Trunk Lease

Company Expands and Extends its work at Port Milwaukee

Veterans Day offers a time for recognition and gratitude

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis November 11, 2020

Amended 2021 budget addresses key community issues including public health and safety, housing and more

The City of Milwaukee’s Anti-Displacement Program Honored with an Excellence in Planning Award

Milwaukee Common Council Appoints Dr. Ian B. K. Martin to City Board of Health

Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger

County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.

‘On the Issues’: Reporter, common council president to discuss ‘Who owns the house next door’ in virtual conversation, Oct. 21

Surplus Property Law Results in Just One Vacant Milwaukee School Sale to Charter School

WILL Policy Brief revisits how state law was thwarted by local actors for the last five years

Statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.

Wisconsin municipalities should be able to count mail-in ballots early

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Milwaukee Fire Chief Retires

Rohlfing criticized for how he handled black doll hung by its neck in station break room.

Statement on #BiWeek

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa September 25, 2020

Wisconsin’s funding formula is clearly broken

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson

We have your back, Colectivo workers

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Statement on Mexican Independence Day

Firefighter Who Hung Black Doll Not Racist?

So says Fire Chief. Council members grill him. FPC will review case.

Action Needed on Reckless Driving

Time is of the essence. Task force submitted report in June. City officials must act.

In recognition of unions on Labor Day

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Going dark for justice

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey 

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

Milwaukee athletes take a stand in support of racial justice

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Scott Spiker

Milwaukee Bucks put social justice at the forefront

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd 

Lamar refuses billboard ads with Black Lives Matter content

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman José G. Pérez 

City Behind on Replacing Lead Pipes

As of Aug. 10, only 333 service lines to homes replaced with copper, yearly goal is 1,100.

Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds

Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.

Milwaukee has an opportunity to usher in lasting change

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows

Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.

Citizen Group Unhappy with MPD’s Community-Oriented Policing

Community Collaborative Commission says MPD's latest report falls short of recommendations.

City Refreshing South Side Park

North portion of park was once site of restaurant with dolphin tank.

Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner

Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.

Food Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed

Business owners upset that trucks have loud generators, take up parking spaces.

City Funds Get First Approval for Journal Square Lofts

Affordable housing development is focused on non-traditional MATC students.

South Side Tailor Now Makes Masks

Blest by Campuzano offers good craftsmanship and soft yet snug-fitting ear straps.

Milwaukee Cares Mask Ordinance to Go into Effect July 16

Milwaukee Businesses Call on Milwaukee Common Council and Mayor in Support of “MKE Cares” Ordinance

As COVID-19 Cases Grow, Now is the Time to Enact this Life-Saving Measure

Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?

Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?

Harbor District Riverwalk Joines the High Lines Network of Infrastructure Reuse Projects

The Harbor District Riverwalk is one of 15 New Members, Broadening the Diversity of the Network of Projects across North America

Council Okays Funding for Indigent Defense

Many Milwaukee Municipal Court defendants are poor and lack an attorney.

Statement on confirmation of Claire Woodall-Vogg as Executive Director of the Milwaukee Election Commission

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 7, 2020

Milwaukee-Area Company Offers 1 Million Free Masks To Help Residents Comply With Proposed City Mandatory Mask Ordinance For Public Places

Company is part of business, citizen coalition urging city to approve ordinance

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.

Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests

The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.

Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees

Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.

1 of Every 200 in State Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

14-day positive case rate continues to climb upward.

Tammy Belton-Davis Joins Milwaukee Repertory Theater Leadership Team as Loaned Executive Chief Diversity Officer

Protests throughout Wisconsin must remain peaceful

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker

Work to improve equity for communities of color starts from within

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson June 22, 2020

School Districts Consider Defunding Police

Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.

Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers

Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.

Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut

Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.

Homicides Way Up In County This Year

Up from 47 to 80 at this time last year, with most (73) in the city.

City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?

Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.

Tear Gas Is Dangerous, Experts Say

And may increase risk of getting COVID-19. Mayor, others have urged police to stop its use.

Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council

13 members sign letter urging Morales: stop chiding protesters and listen to their message.

Is Chief Morales Doing a Good Job?

Council members ask for citizens' views in preparation for performance review of police chief.

Statement of Attorneys for Cameron Murdoch

Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want

Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.

Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.

Work Starts on Bay View Complex

BV+ building will add 18 apartments, commercial space to Bay View's main street.

Assessment Appeal Deadline Extended

City board gives three week extension, to June 8, for homeowners appealing new assessments.

Milwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect

Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.

City’s Smallpox Quarantine Created a Furor

Back in the 1890s, Milwaukee’s clampdown on smallpox outbreak caused fear and fury.

Council Debates Assessment Process

Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.

Council members introduce resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs

Not every supporter rewarded. New council president says picks reflect experience, not politics.

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson announces 2020-2024 committee assignments

Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding

Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.

Milwaukee Police Department will enforce Safer at Home ordinance violations