Milwaukee Common Council

Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments

Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.

New Restaurant Will Replace ‘The Original’ On East Side

'Casualizing the place' is how owners describe the change.

New Tenant For Third Street Tavern Space

Sports bar with relaxed atmosphere and comfort food menu could join Deer District.

Committee Recommends Closing ELMNT Lounge

Milwaukee Common Council will take a final vote next month.

Wisconsin’s Gun Stores Have Violated Federal Law

Lost or stolen firearms at gun stores threaten people's lives.

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

The two-year fight to strengthen the fight against reckless driving is almost across the finish line as Governor Evers signs bill

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 31, 2025

Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center

Modernized and Expanded Home for Milwaukee Rep Features Three State-of-the-Art Performance Spaces Including a Transformable Theater for Broadway-Scale Productions, a Dedicated Education and Engagement Center, and Increased Accessibility