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Council members call on Chief to boost South Side officer staffing
Members seek MPD officer increases in Police Districts Two and Six
Nov 17th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanAlderman Murphy proposes smokeless tobacco ban
Smokeless tobacco contains at least 28 known carcinogens and causes oral, pancreatic and esophageal cancer.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Ald. Michael MurphyCity hearings on public safety issues to be held throughout October
News release from Alds. Ashanti Hamilton & Bob Donovan
Sep 27th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti HamiltonAld. Donovan urges seven community meetings on public safety action plan
Mayor, police chief, Fire and Police Commission members and Council members would be invited to attend
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanStrongly urging owners, residents to install water filters for lead
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan---September 7, 2016
Sep 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanAbele’s “asinine” comment regarding Public Safety Action Plan way off base
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 6, 2016
Sep 6th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanAld. 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.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Ald. Milele CoggsTwenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan
We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”
Aug 31st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinState rules hinder tax referendum on Milwaukee Police Dept. staffing surge
Since 1989, budget cuts have reduced the number of city employees from more than 11,000 to fewer than 7,000.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Ald. Terry WitkowskiSupport the Blue Day rally to feature President Hamilton, Aldermen Donovan and Borkowski
“I urge citizens to come out and show their support for our brave officers,” said Alderman Bob Donovan.
Aug 9th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanFinal session in series of special Public Safety Committee meetings set for Monday
The effort is part of a larger Common Council initiative to engage community members, civic leaders and police in combatting the epidemic of criminal activity in the City of Milwaukee.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanProposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers
Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday
Jul 21st, 2016 by Ald. Tony Zielinski