Milwaukee Common Council

Neighbor Restarts Debate About Controversial Bay View Historic District

New district comes as new home being built on S. Superior St.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval

After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

Proposal would transform former barber shop into a neighborhood bakery.

Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology

Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.

Facial Recognition Resolution Passes

Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.

Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed.

False Statement Continues to Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentimen

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, 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, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Cream of the Cream City Awards put Historic Preservation front and center

Annual preservation honors event to be held May 29 at Best Place at the Pabst

Supervisor Vincent Kicks Off Ice Bucket Challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month

Council adopts resolution supporting special observance day in honor of Vel R. Phillips

The work to make our streets safer moves forward

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 15, 2025