Ashanti Hamilton was the director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety, formerly the Office of Violence Prevention, from 2022-2025.
He was an alderman on the Milwaukee Common Council. He represented the city’s 1st District.
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Former Health Director Blames Barrett
Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Officer Ray Confirmed Without Debate
Former MPD officer is newest member of troubled Fire and Police Commission.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Stunned Council Grills FPC Director
"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council to Review Fire & Police Commission
Sudden review comes after FPC cancels meeting and troubles at commission reported.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Efforts Target Climate Change
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Health Department Probe a State Matter
Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff
Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.
Nov 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Villard Commons
Five ACRE grads turn classroom project into reality.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Takeaways on Strauss Brands Debacle
Community members talk about lost jobs and what could have been done better.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Bridget Fogarty
Remembering Mildred Harpole
Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal
Hamilton and council members are to blame for losing hundreds of jobs, Sheehy says.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal
They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee
Opponents of meat processing plant will have chance to object at second public hearing.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Ashanti Hamilton Ends Mayoral Bid
Common Council president will run for reelection to his council seat.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett’s Black Voter Challenge
His support solid in black community. But 2020 could be different.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year
Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Celebrates BID-NID Week
America's first such event. Spotlight on city's many neighborhood and business districts.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hamilton Could Still Run for Mayor
Common Council president once again promises an announcement "pretty soon."
Sep 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?
Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will He or Won’t He Run for Mayor?
Council president Ashanti Hamilton promises his decision by next week.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Incubator Kitchen Planned for Sherman Park
UpStart Kitchen will help food entrepreneurs start or scale their business.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job
With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.
May 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Chisholm Confirms Health Department Probe
DA says months-long investigation of how lead abatement program was handled continues.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?
Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials
Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Program Combats City’s Gun Violence
City Health Department, hospitals team up to treat gun violence as public health problem.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected
He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Littering Will Now Cost $500
Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Will Now Make Flag Decision
Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Civilian Health Oversight Board
In the wake of health department's critical failures, mayor and council want more oversight.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
First COP Houses Coming to City
Council members debate impact as Harambee area gets community oriented policing houses.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
Muslim Center for Youth Opens
New non-profit at 2110 W. Hampton opened in December, offers youth activities.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
BID Hopes to Revitalize Villard Avenue
After reboot, business organization is working with MPD to increase safety, and is creating an area action plan.
Dec 22nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Hamilton Ally May Run for His Seat
Marvin Pratt's daughter may run. Ald. Hamilton's bid for mayor now seems all but certain.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu
But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Meets with Mayor, Common Council
Speech at City Hall indicates governor and city might finally be on the same page.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search
Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project
Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Giant Step for Bader Philanthropies
Politicians, residents celebrate Bader foundation's move to near North Side.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How Long Will Flag Debate Last?
Arts Board might not have decision on the city flag by the end of 2018.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Will City Adopt a New Flag?
Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Baker To Testify Before Common Council
110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.
Sep 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Bucks Honor Herb Kohl at Arena Opening
Senator Kohl owned team from 1985-2014, made sure NBA franchise stayed in Milwaukee.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Open Fiserv Forum
"The most forward-thinking, 21st-century building," says Bucks president Peter Feigin.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Inaugural Hip Hop Week MKE Kicks Off
A week-long entertainment event launched by an alderman, celebrating Hip Hop culture.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration
The Milwaukee Promise Zones initiative celebrates the Summer work of youth throughout the city
Aug 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Residents, Police, Officials Mourn Slain Officer
Michael J. Michalski, 52, was a much-loved, 17-year veteran of Milwaukee Police Department.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Will Run for Reelection
Mayor calling supporters, plans to run for 5th term in 2020, they say.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Dockless Scooters Debut Here
Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?
Jun 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Officials Promote Police Pursuit Policy
Donovan wants public information campaign on new policy to chase fleeing offenders.
Jun 26th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown
Local officials celebrate at press conference, but will unemployed residents win jobs?
Jun 15th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
3600@Villard Project Gets City Help
City cutting land sale price to facilitate affordable housing development.
Jun 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Celebrates Bike to Work Week
Complete Streets policy set to be introduced.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
