Finance and Personnel Committee

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

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

Common Council adopts amended 2026 City budget

Acts Housing Applauds Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic’s Efforts to Preserve Budget Funding for City of Milwaukee’s Down Payment Assistance Program

Amendment Passes Finance and Personnel Committee as Budget Goes to Common Council for Friday Vote

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

Seeking greatest return on investment, budget amendment drives funding into neighborhoods

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Peter Burgelis October 29, 2025

After Finance Committee Budget Debate, Alders Burgelis & Bauman Highlight Facts: The Streetcar Strengthens Downtown and Reduces Tax Burden on Neighborhoods

Alderman Burgelis Responds to Senator Wanggaard’s Misguided and Misleading Attacks on Milwaukee

File suspending permit fees for projects related to flood damage approved by committee

Common Council wants to maximize public input during 2026 budget process

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

The Bridge Project cash payments to Milwaukee mothers reports success one year in

Cash payments to Milwaukee moms improved mental health, housing stability, food security, ability to pay debt and increased access to childcare

New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez April 11, 2025

Milwaukee Common Council Introduces Legislation to Establish Participatory Budgeting Program

Common Council to Vote on Legislation on April 2

City Reopens South Side Fire House

Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.

Ald. Burgelis Secures Finance Committee’s Approval of Resolution to Waive Chicken Coop Permit Fee for Low-Income Milwaukeeans

Common Council adopts amended 2025 City budget

City Budget Amendment Responds to Residents’ Concerns

Ald. Burgelis Proposes Amendment to Address Decades-Long Underfunding of Local Roads

Milwaukee Common Council Approves $1.7 Million in ARPA Funded Projects

Council Invests Remaining ARPA Funds in Milwaukee’s Citizens

As city budget process begins, Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to stay informed and engaged

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

Milwaukee Public Library Extends Sunday Hours in July

Committee approves resolution seeking to build one-stop-shop for transit

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

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

Back of the Bus

Statement of Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt April 29, 2024

Ald. Bauman proposes 2024 budget amendment to support HACM maintenance

Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to follow along with, participate in 2024 budget process

Climate and Equity Plan pushes for cleaner, more equitable future

Plan to be heard at multiple upcoming committee meetings

Mayoral budget vetoes to be taken up at Common Council meeting on November 22

Common Council adopts amended 2023 City budget

Public input drives budget amendment that seeks to restore library and fire services

Public comment welcome at hybrid committee hearing regarding 2023 City budget

Despite difficult budget decisions ahead we must ensure our libraries remain strong

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 20, 2022

Council votes to make Juneteenth an official city holiday

Ald. Dimitrijevic invites residents to participate in 2023 city budget process

New public engagement hearing added

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.

Mayor Selects Alderman Nik Kovac to Serve as Budget Director

ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police

City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.

Common Council adopts amended 2022 City budget

Pres. Johnson successfully provides funding for 195 new police recruits in the 2022 City budget

Finance and Personnel Committee amends, recommends approval of 2022 budget

Committee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal

Includes funding for public safety and crime prevention, housing, lead abatement, continued COVID response and more

Committee recommends approval of early childhood education investment

Includes stipend for educators and key programming support

Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work

Council submitted ARPA proposals now public

Will be discussed at Finance and Personnel Committee meeting Friday

Council approves major ARPA-funded pedestrian safety/anti-reckless driving measure

Committee sets public hearing for next week on ARPA funding preferences

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Council approves transparency file for receipt and distribution of ARPA funds

Let’s ask every Milwaukeean how we should rebuild our city

Committee discusses trio of files aimed at transparency, inclusion for ARPA funding

Comprehensive, inclusive process should dictate how federal dollars get allocated

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 2, 2021

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss ARPA spending engagement plan

Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss receipt and distribution of federal relief funds

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

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

Committee recommends approval of omnibus budget amendment

Amendment provides funding for healthy food access, lead abatement, CART teams and Community Collaborative Commission, among other initiatives

Proposed budget amendment seeks to create unarmed response unit within fire department

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

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

SafeHomes initiative expands lead abatement efforts for a lead-free Milwaukee

Municipal Court Attendance Way Up

Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.

Committee passes motion relating to protective services vacancies

Would require MPD to explore possibility of filling openings by non-sworn employees

Comptroller news release

Committee set to discuss DNC finances, recruitment and retention of high-level positions

Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderwoman Chantia Lewis

Police Cuts Could Hit Minority Officers

Milwaukee Police Department’s Black and Hispanic officers tend to have less seniority.

Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access

Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.

Finance and Personnel Committee to discuss broadband access throughout Milwaukee

Legislation would require MPD to detail inventory, planned purchases of military-grade equipment

Committee to take up resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

Ald. Coggs: Discussion needed on whether city can deliver services and meet DNC marks during COVID-19 pandemic

Morales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop

Police Chief says stop-and-frisk settlement caused decline. But some question this.

Omnibus budget amendment supports birthing moms pilot, violence interrupters, participatory budget initiative and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Committee recommends pilot family basic income stipend amendment

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis October 31, 2019

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

Ald. Tony Zielinski to Sponsor Legislation to Ensure Proper Coverage for City Employees Struggling with Addiction and Other Mental Health Problems

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski - December 17, 2018

Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal

Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.

City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?

IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.

Statement of Mark A. Sain, President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

"To be clear, there will be times when Dr. Driver and the Board do not agree. That is natural and to be expected."

Anti-sexual harassment training policy passes Council committee

"Sexual harassment can create an intimidating, hostile, and offensive workplace."

Council committee passes city field worker safety measure

News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski

School Board Approves Carmen’s Rental Rate

Teachers union contends sweetheart rate charged; MPS officials deny this.

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

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

Alderman Zielinski calls for city employees to undergo sexual harassment training

"Everyone deserves a respectful and safe workplace."

Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee

The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

City creates employee safety email account

Action is related to fatal March shooting of city DNS inspector

Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday

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

Common Council refocuses on neighborhoods in amended city budget

News release from Alds. Ashanti Hamilton and Milele A. Coggs

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.

Ald. Coggs introduces file to generate discussion of Sylville Smith case

The death of Mr. Smith, 23, sparked civil unrest and prompted an emergency curfew order for those under age 18.

City Hall’s Game of Thrones

Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Ald. Kovac’s “Adult” Home Is Very Modest

The 1893 Riverwest home has just 1.5 stories and one bathroom with 10% ventilation.

Budget Discussion with Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Abele

Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Chris Abele invite you to join them for a town hall discussion on both the city and county budgets

Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers

News release from Alds. Nik Kovac and Terry L. Witkowski

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

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

Alderman Zielinski budget amendment would add 50 police officers

“We need every single police officer and position to wage the daily fight against crime in the city, and I don’t believe in cutting cops so we can add cops,” Alderman Zielinski.