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WisGOP Files WEC Complaint Over Duplicate Ballots in Green Bay

Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

3rd Annual Back to School Festival Was a Rousing Success!

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr.

Council appropriates $2.4 million from Council-Led Transfer Fund

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt - April 2, 2025

Wausau Citizens File Ethics Complaint Against Mayor Doug Diny Over Ballot Drop Box Interference

City of Milwaukee Youth Council offering unique opportunities for emerging leaders

Watch the RNC on Milwaukee’s City Channel

Common Council to Hold Public Inauguration Ceremonies

Committee approves resolution to explore adding new criteria in certain licensing deliberations

For Council, the paper chase is over

Statement from City Clerk Jim Owczarski

A new era begins for the Common Council, and for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez

Milwaukee City Attorney’s Office-New Deputy City Attorney

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Council President Pérez eyes April 2023 special election for vacant 9th District seat

Statement from Nik Kovac after Starting New Job as City of Milwaukee Budget Director

Grant would fund study of 20th Century Milwaukee religious architecture

Time for us to transform lives with Universal Basic Income payments

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis July 22, 2021

Committee moves forward ARPA funding for Universal Basic Income program, Office of Veterans Affairs

Let your voice be heard (and help shape history) by taking the survey!

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Millennial Task Force set for report to Community and Economic Development Committee

Make plans to attend the MKE Virtual Collaborative Urban Investment Town Hall Meeting

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Council approves transparency file for receipt and distribution of ARPA funds

Racial equity and pandemic workforce files among those to be heard by committee

Alderman Rainey targets fresh food access and neighborhood infrastructure in budget amendments

Adweek Honors Milwaukee-Based Lead Balloon as its “Marketing Podcast of the Year”

“This is a huge win for a little Midwestern startup like mine.” -Dusty Weis

Municipal ID program to resume with changes to support COVID-19 health guidelines

Virtual Doors Open Offers 85+ Online Building Tours, Neighborhood Experiences and More

Event guide, including links to scheduled events

Residents deserve better treatment after Hawley Road water main break

Council suspends license fees, parking enforcement during the COVID-19 state of emergency

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton March 24, 2020

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Council approves creation of special deputy health commissioner position

News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski

DeNeve appointed public relations supervisor for Common Council – City Clerk’s Office

Mr. DeNeve will assist in managing all of the division’s public relations.

New digs for the City Records Center

News release from City Clerk Jim Owczarski

Exodus of city workers hurts neighborhoods, hurts Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - December 19, 2017

First meeting is tonight for Milwaukee Safety and Civic Commission

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski and Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

One Wisconsin Institute Calls on Green Bay to Expand Early Voting Hours, Take Action to Prevent Lines on Election Day

Simple steps can ensure every voter has the opportunity to cast their vote

The Nation report reveals Green Bay City Clerk Opposed an Early Voting Site at UW-Green Bay Because ‘Students Lean More Toward the Democrats’

‘There Are Partisans Trying to Deny Voters Their Access to the Ballot Box’

Council signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs

The staffing makeup of the Office of African American Affairs will be determined in 2017 budget discussions.

Advocates to Call for Expanded Early Voting Hours, Additional Early Vote Locations for Green Bay Area Voters

Court Rulings Allow More Early Voting Hours, Multiple Early Vote Locations. Will Local Election Officials Step Up to Help?

Charter School Review Committee info now available via E-Notify

The city’s E-Notify subscriber categories include news and updates from city departments, elected officials, and city agencies, and a valid e-mail address is all that you need to get started.

Council approves 2016 budget focused on public safety, libraries and jobs

News release from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac

City Channel telecasts on hold for equipment upgrade

News release from City Clerk Jim Owczarski

License Division looks to process surge of applications for new taxi permits

News release from the Office of the City Clerk

Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 11, 2014

Proposal would abolish taxi cab cap, allow mobile “rideshare” services

The new legislation will be introduced at the meeting of the Public Transportation Review Board that is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 9, in room 301-B of City Hall.

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.

Lottery drawing for new cab permits will take place Monday at Centennial Hall

Lottery for 1,706 applicants to be held Monday morning.

Surveillance camera grant program will target businesses, commercial corridors

Launch news conference set for Friday on city’s near south side

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.

Nearly 80 Submit “Intent to Apply” Forms for New Taxicab Permits

As of the end of business today, 79 “Intent to Apply” forms for the new taxicab vehicle permits have been received by the License Division of City Clerk’s office.

Public Works Committee to Hear Plans for New Taxicab Permits

Tomorrow’s meeting of the Common Council’s Public Works Committee will include testimony about the process for issuing 100 new taxicab vehicle permits – including a possible lottery for those permits if necessary.

Ordinance to improve taxicab service in Milwaukee passes

An ordinance meant to improve taxicab service and increase the availability of cabs throughout Milwaukee was recommended for approval Tuesday on a 5-0 vote before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee

Milwaukee City Channel expands offerings to include second streaming feed online

City channel adds second video feed.

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing

Committee chair invites hospitality industry reps to provide input

Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get Thursday committee hearing

A proposed city ordinance introduced by Alderman Robert J. Bauman seeking to repeal the city’s cap on issuing new public passenger vehicle permits and to establish new requirements aimed at improving taxicab services in the city will be discussed TOMORROW (Thursday, April 18) during a public hearing before the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.

New report casts doubts on sports venues’ economic impact claims

Alderman Murphy believes the report will be a valuable tool in the upcoming debate over the future of Milwaukee’s BMO Harris Bradley Center.

FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow

For the first time in city history, on Thursday citizens will be able to indirectly ask questions of and comment on an appointee to the Fire and Police Commission.

Historic Preservation, Clerk’s Office team up to document condemned convent

Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is teaming up with the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Public Information Division of the City Clerk’s Office to collect photos of the building and document its history on an interactive website.

Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info

Clear Channel Outdoor will provide pro bono digital billboard spots for Milwaukee election info.

Youth Council ready to begin new session; two seats stand vacant

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) is a step closer to beginning a new term on November 1 – that after the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) approved new and reappointed members of the body this morning.

New alcohol beverage license applicants: please make an appointment

The License Division has begun handling new alcohol beverage license applicants by appointment only.