Finance and Personnel Committee

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

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

Milwaukee Public Library Extends Sunday Hours in July

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

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

Mayor Selects Alderman Nik Kovac to Serve as Budget Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

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.

MFD brownouts diminish Milwaukee’s fire safety

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 22, 2015

Council committee recommends adding funds to bolster home repair program

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Common Council will review arena plan in series of meetings beginning August 31

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Common Council ready for substantive, public review of arena proposal

The downtown arena proposal is nearing a full review and deliberation by the Common Council.

Council leaders call for removal of last-minute police and fire benefit mandate in state budget

News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac

President Murphy to take Council committee seats

“In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Alderman Dudzik, until further notice I will assume the seats on the Public Safety and Finance and Personnel committees that he very ably held.”

Common Council finds opportunities for efficiencies in 2015 approved budget

News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac

Finance Committee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety

Additional Police Officers Will Be One Part of Comprehensive Strategy Throughout All City Departments

Fire department trucks, 911 calltakers recommended for addition to budget

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Financial Planning Day offers free financial counseling & workshops

Milwaukee Financial Planning Day on Saturday, October 25.

President Murphy: Tom Nardelli ‘tireless advocate’ for constituents, city

Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy

City of Milwaukee Preliminary Budget Hearing

The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2015 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2015 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community

Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee

City employees would have the option of taking off on March 31 annually as a holiday observing the birthday of American labor and civil rights champion Cesar E. Chavez.

Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility

I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.

Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments

President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.

All Milwaukee Public Library Locations Will Be Open Tomorrow

The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is Cancelled

City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013

The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) pension fund’s preliminary year-end results show the fund earned a return of 19.6%, gross of fees.

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Significant pension crises in Chicago and Detroit provide an opportunity for the City of Milwaukee to reflect on how it has managed to achieve the top-rated public fund (Pew Charitable Trusts report, dated January 2013) in the U.S., according to Alderman Michael J. Murphy.