Community and Economic Development Committee

Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’

City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements

New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.

Community Block Grant funding input needed at public hearings

Creation of Milwaukee’s first Innovation District approved at Committee

Milwaukee Launches First Innovation District in Walker’s Point

Public-private partnership between City leadership and community innovators aims to drive inclusive growth and new opportunities

Common Council Unanimously Approves $750,000 for Flood Relief and Home Repair Assistance

Council committee supports $100K funding for Walker’s Point youth homeless shelter

Proposals for Community Block Grant Funding mean development, jobs