Community and Economic Development Committee

Bronzeville Week Celebration Set for August 1 – 8, 2026

Milwaukee Common Council Moves to Support Grocery Store and Pharmacy Retention

Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee

Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearing TONIGHT

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Community Block Grant funding input needed at public hearings

Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’

City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.

Creation of Milwaukee’s first Innovation District approved at Committee

Milwaukee Launches First Innovation District in Walker’s Point

Public-private partnership between City leadership and community innovators aims to drive inclusive growth and new opportunities

Common Council Unanimously Approves $750,000 for Flood Relief and Home Repair Assistance

Council committee supports $100K funding for Walker’s Point youth homeless shelter

Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean development, jobs

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for your input to help create jobs, development activity

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements

New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2024

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

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

Council Approves Temporary Moratorium To Slow Proliferation of Vape Shops

News Release from Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Ald. Coggs sponsors resolutions aimed at increased collaboration, safety, and public health

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.

Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?

Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.

City seeks public input for Community Development Block Grant Funding

Milwaukee Bucks Creating Deer District Business Improvement District

Self-taxing entity will be used to draw more events to area around Fiserv Forum.

County Can’t Decide on Coggs Building

Committee approves $32 million for new DHHS building, and officials seem to favor razing the Coggs building.

Ald. Coggs invites community to participate in Juneteenth festivities this weekend

Committee approves resolution designating Juneteenth Day as an official city event

2022 festivities set for Sunday, June 19

Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments

Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.

Community Land Trust Comes To Town

Nonprofit creates affordable housing and equity through land leases, initial subsidies.

City Braces For Fallout From January’s Eviction Wave

Berrada Properties Management Inc. filed more than 1,000 evictions in a matter of weeks.

City departments to detail anti-eviction measures, results at committee meeting

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss MMAC Region of Choice initiative

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

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.

Abundance of opportunities exist for youth this summer

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

Director of Stockton (CA) UBI program will appear during Community and Economic Development Committee meeting

Century City could attract semiconductor manufacturer

Ald. Stamper offers budget amendment to strengthen home ownership & stabilize neighborhoods

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

Council Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District

14-0 vote by Common Council. Neighborhood association had opposed it.

Council unanimous in support for state lawsuit action on USPS changes

Milwaukee Youth Council Takes Action

With members from every aldermanic district, group allocates funding to mental health services.

Council approves look at using TIF dollars for home ownership program

Council approves ‘weapon drawn’ legislation for FPC to review

Committee approves ordinance requiring minority impact statements

Public comment wanted for Mayor’s cabinet-level appointees

City Block Grant Director, Executive Director of Fire and Police Commission first appointees to be discussed

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson announces 2020-2024 committee assignments

Officials Advance $500/Month Basic Income Plan

Are you low-income and want $500 per month? The city has a pilot plan, almost.

Calling All Entrepreneurs & Hopefuls!

Free workshop teaches business startup basics.

Mayor Barrett Proposes $2.2 Million in Block Grant Funds for Lead Abatement

“We will continue to act proactively to reduce the number of Milwaukee children with lead poisoning.”

Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square

Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.

Committee recommends approval of resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Erasing Columbus Day is not the best way to honor indigenous people

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 8, 2019

A Sherman Park Success Story

Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.

Streetcar extensions’ preliminary engineering work brings hope for development, jobs and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Bay View Property Owners At Odds

Commercial property owners fight over the future of business improvement district.

Black-Led Groups Get Fewer City Grants

Report finds more Community Grants for white-led non-profits in black neighborhoods. Why?

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee

Measure goes to full Council on January 17

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton

Youth Council recommends allocating $99,845 for city youth programming

The Community and Economic Development Committee is expected to take up the allocation recommendations at its Tuesday, November 14 meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Youth Council to hear agencies’ funding requests for city youth programming

The Youth Council has a total of $99,845 in CDBG reprogramming funds available for allocation.

Youth Council to distribute $99,845 to Milwaukee youth programs

Applications for agencies interested in CDBG funding to be used for programs and projects benefiting city youths are due no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, October 13.

City officers to provide key updates on moves to foster business growth

Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee will hear reports Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings

Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity

Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?

Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday

City Hall event Jan 31 to be hosted by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

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.

Youth Council to suggest allocations of more than $100,000 to youth programs

The allocation recommendations will be forwarded to the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.

Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure

The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Kenney Targets Ald. Borkowski

Should challenger win, would be only military veteran on Common Council.

Proposed arena district amendment would boost minority-owned businesses

“The amendment provides the opportunity for minority-owned businesses to be a part of this diverse, catalytic and transformational Milwaukee project – as they should be.”

Safe Zones Need More Police Cooperation?

Ald. Hamilton, community, police disagree on how to make project work.

Common Council President Michael J. Murphy announces committee changes

Alderman Borkowski, who won the August 18 special election, was appointed by President Murphy to the Community and Economic Development Committee.

City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?

"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.

Ald. Davis statement on committee vote reallocating CDBG funding

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015

A Bold Plan to Address the Crisis

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 10, 2015

Joe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena

Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program

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

REMINDER: Feedback sought on spending plan for federal funds

Through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds

Starting today and through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals that the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

FPC nominees to appear at community forum tomorrow

Reappointed Fire and Police Commission member Kathryn A. Hein and new Commission appointee Steven M. DeVougas will take part in a public forum tomorrow (Tuesday, October 22) evening at La Luz del Mundo Family Services, 1570 W. Greenfield Ave.

Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant

The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families has advanced Milwaukee and 10 other cities to the next phase of its City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement initiative.

Community violence concerning, proposed solutions lacking

Ald. Hamilton offers alternative to Mayor’s plan

Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations

News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton

PACE energy efficiency initiative for buildings moves forward

Building on the success of the Me2 program, the City of Milwaukee is developing new financial resources to help building owners finance energy efficiency improvements on their properties and improvements that save energy dollars, create better buildings, create local jobs and improve the environment.

Common Council committee signs off on support for Local First Milwaukee

Sponsored by Alderman Tony Zielinski, the resolution pledges Milwaukee’s backing of the effort, and appropriates $100 for the city’s 2013 Local First Milwaukee membership fees.

Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say

The City of Milwaukee and the U.S. stand to benefit under much needed immigration reform principles announced by President Obama earlier this week, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez said today.

Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee

Deadline for free foreclosure review program could affect thousands in Milwaukee

Power Play

A city committee resists heavy lobbying and forestalls a special taxing district for Juneau Park and Cathedral Square.

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.

Debra Usinger to be posthumously recognized for her dedication and contributions to Milwaukee

Debra Usinger, a passionate supporter of Milwaukee’s downtown who dedicated her time and talents to numerous groups, will be posthumously recognized by the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee

Common Council Committee Appointments, Milwaukee County Attraction Pass, The Moderne Lands a Restaurant, and More

Eyes on Milwaukee this week focuses on the committee appointments by Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines, Supervisor Haas' efforts for a Milwaukee County attraction pass, the restaurant coming to The Moderne, and more.