Milwaukee Fire Department

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments

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

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

27 employees top the city's pay scale.

Police Union, City Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Contentious, long negotiation ends with voluntary agreement.

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Henry Maier Festival Park Celebrates Extended 2025 Season with Nine New Events

In support of public safety

Statement of Alderman Peter Burgelis November 7, 2025

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

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

A welcome step in Madison to help protect apartment dwellers from deadly fires

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore October 28, 2025