Public Safety & Health Committee

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan

But proposal could be delayed in Madison.

Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers

For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.

Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out

MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.

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

Alderman Burgelis Sounds Alarm on Critically Underfunded Fleet Needs

Data shows more than $27 million needed in 2026 and 2027 compared to Mayor’s $2 million 2026 proposal

Committee moves forward key recommendations to tighten FPC records, protocols

Shopping Cart Resolution Passes Committee

The resolution will now move onto the Common Council for a full vote on February 6.

Alderwoman Lewis invites business owners to learn about proposed shopping cart ordinance

A council study found that abandoned shopping carts were creating blight in neighborhoods.

“Cause no harm” not part of the thinking in “Right to Carry” proposal

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - September 21, 2017