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Content referencing 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.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Alds. Marina Dimitrijevic and Russell W. Stamper, II
City Reopens South Side Fire House
Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized
Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending
African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.
May 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
ARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police
City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Ryeshia Farmer
Municipal Court Attendance Way Up
Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Police Cuts Could Hit Minority Officers
Milwaukee Police Department’s Black and Hispanic officers tend to have less seniority.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop
Police Chief says stop-and-frisk settlement caused decline. But some question this.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
School Board Approves Carmen’s Rental Rate
Teachers union contends sweetheart rate charged; MPS officials deny this.
Jan 10th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Kovac’s “Adult” Home Is Very Modest
The 1893 Riverwest home has just 1.5 stories and one bathroom with 10% ventilation.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Donovan Wants Fewer Police “Chiefs”
And "more Indians." Alderman and mayoral candidate proposes to redo police staffing to cut higher-ups.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Don’t Mess with the Press
The state budget bill has huge consequences, but the media is most concerned about its impact on... the media.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
M.O.R.E. Ordinance Approved by F&P Committee
The controversial M.O.R.E ordinance which had been sent to committee at the previous Common Council meeting was further debated at this Finance & Personnel Committee meeting.
Mar 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Contentious M.O.R.E Debate Continues
The controversial M.O.R.E ordinance was the primary item of discussion at this meeting of the Common Council. This ordinance proposed new requirements related to hiring City of Milwaukee residents, the utilization of emerging small businesses, and the paying of prevailing wages for all City of Milwaukee projects and private developments that receive $1 million or more in TIF funding. It was widely believed that this ordinance was going to be put to a vote of the full Common Council today, which made Alderman Michael Murphy‘s motion to send this file to the Finance & Personnel Committee all that more contentious. Through the discussion it became evident that this file had originally been scheduled to appear the Finance & Personnel Committee but was removed at the last minute because of a legal technicality. Immediately prior to the Common Council meeting a fiscal note that indicated the ordinance would require a number of full-time employees to manage the new programs arrived which made the motion to send it back to committee both legal and appropriate. Although he indicated he would likely support the ordinance Alderman Murhpy argued that “basic issues, and basic questions are just not being addressed” and that “one needs to take the time to do it right.” At first the sponsors of the legislation were surprised and took the motion as a delaying tactic. They argued that the process had been fully transparent and didn’t require any further delay. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton stated that “I think the public has been engaged and involved in the creation of this ordinance.” During the discussion Alderman Nik Kovac piped in saying “I believe in process, I campaigned on process”, but he then indicated he didn’t believe sending it back to committee would change anything. In fact he said “the controversy today will be the same in 21 days.” Alderman Joe Davis fired away at the implication that not enough questions had been asked or that there wasn’t enough transparency to the process contending that “I made a point to schedule a special meeting to achieve transparency.” Initial supporters of the motion argued more questions needed to be asked and that it would be appropriate to send it back to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Specifically, Alderman Terry Witkowski supported the motion in an attempt to gather more information saying “I do support sending this back to committee, this was a constantly evolving piece of legislation.” In an attempt to bring a bit of levity to the debate Alderman Jim Bohl joked “I’m feeling a Rodney King moment, why can’t we just all get along here?” Then he defended Alderman Murphy’s motives and attempted to call the question. Oddly on this specific motion the ability to call the question isn’t an allowed so the debate continued. Alderman Murphy responded to the criticisms by stating “I do feel I was attacked unfairly” and he again attempted to clarify his position stating that “the fact is somebody, literally two minutes before the meeting handing you […]
Mar 4th, 2009 by Dave Reid
At it Again
Alderman asked to make big money decision on 24 hour notice.
Feb 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
