Content referencing Finance and Personnel Committee - Page 2
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
MFD brownouts diminish Milwaukee’s fire safety
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 22, 2015
Oct 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Council committee recommends adding funds to bolster home repair program
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Sep 17th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Common Council will review arena plan in series of meetings beginning August 31
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Aug 12th, 2015 by Ald. Michael 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.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
Jul 9th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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.”
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
Common Council finds opportunities for efficiencies in 2015 approved budget
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac
Nov 10th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
Nov 6th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Fire department trucks, 911 calltakers recommended for addition to budget
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Oct 31st, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Financial Planning Day offers free financial counseling & workshops
Milwaukee Financial Planning Day on Saturday, October 25.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
President Murphy: Tom Nardelli ‘tireless advocate’ for constituents, city
Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Michael 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
Aug 14th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
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.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
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.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
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.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
All Milwaukee Public Library Locations Will Be Open Tomorrow
The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is Cancelled
Jan 27th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
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.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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.
Dec 6th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Priorities and services maintained in Council-approved 2014 budget
The 2014 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council addresses key priorities and maintains quality city services at current levels.
Nov 1st, 2013 by Willie Hines
Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report
The non-partisan Public Policy Forum is giving the City of Milwaukee positive marks for the proposed 2014 city budget.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
City pension changes projected to save more than $90 million
Pension changes approved today by the full Common Council will save the city approximately $93 million over the next 20 years, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said.
May 21st, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Supervisor Taylor Outraged at Apparent Finance and Personnel Committee Initiated Negotiations with AFSCME District Council 48
“It has become increasingly frustrating watching the drama between certain members of the Milwaukee County Board and AFSCME play out in the media.”
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
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.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
None better than city’s pension system, national report shows
The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) is rated at the top of city pension systems in the U.S., according to a report just released by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Council members applaud 911 cell phone shift vote by County Board
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors today approved a compromise plan that will allow Milwaukee Police Department dispatchers to begin handling all 911 cell phone calls that originate in the city – a cooperative move that will save taxpayer dollars.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Common Council makes cuts in approved budget, preserves property tax relief
The 2013 amended city budget approved today by the Milwaukee Common Council provides some property tax relief for residents, while holding steady on crucial city services.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
“Buy Milwaukee/American” proposal passes committee, headed for Common Council vote
The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote October 16, 2012 on a proposal that would require the City of Milwaukee to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Common Council to deliberate on Mayor’s proposed 2013 City Budget
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered a 2013 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council that provides some relief to property taxpayers, includes no employee layoffs and maintains police staffing, but also includes an agreement to have the city absorb police patrols in parks and 911 communications duties from the county.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
