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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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
President Hamilton and CCC invite public to community sessions on police reform
The Milwaukee Collaborative Community Committee was formed by Council President Hamilton and Council members when the effort to reform the Milwaukee Police Department was cancelled by federal officials.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
The challenges and opportunities of the 2020 city budget
Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton September 30, 2019
Sep 30th, 2019 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Riverworks Coin Laundry’s New Read, Play, and Learn Space
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Sep 27th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Milwaukee Area Elected Officials and Community Leaders Propose a New Revenue Solution to Invest in our Communities
An unprecedented partnership will move forward to pursue new revenue solutions that provide property tax relief to residents through a local option sales tax
Sep 9th, 2019 by Press Release
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
The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host “Back to School Celebration”
Local restaurant community organization hosting carnival for MPS students
Aug 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet
Council approves resolution calling for restrictions on firework sales
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Jul 30th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Steering & Rules Committee to discuss (CORE) development zone resolution promoting community benefits agreements
News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman
Jul 24th, 2019 by Ald. Bob Bauman
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
Pilot project aims to put the brakes on reckless driving in Milwaukee
News conference set for Monday at 11 a.m. to launch unique public-private partnership called Operation Take it EZ Milwaukee
Jul 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation
News release by Alderman Nik Kovac and Cavalier Johnson
May 31st, 2019 by Nik Kovac
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
Youth Justice Milwaukee: Wisconsin Must Include Community Input for Any Youth Transfers
"YJM agrees with President Hamilton that there are already enough correctional settings on the north side of Milwaukee."
May 10th, 2019 by Youth Justice Milwaukee
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
Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar
Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019
May 6th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) & Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO) Support Letter To Milwaukee County District Attorney By Milwaukee Alderpersons
Last week FLAC/GLTO met with District Attorney Chisholm and his investigators as a follow up to our call to investigate the Health Department last year.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Freshwater For Life Action Coalition
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
Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Apr 16th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative
Mar 27th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Compete Milwaukee Program Boasts Positive Employment Results, Launches 2019 Application Season
Transitional employment program seeks new cohort of applicants
Mar 27th, 2019 by Mayor Tom Barrett
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
Plan To Attend the Inaugural MENTOR Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at City Hall
Mar 4th, 2019 by City of Milwaukee
President Hamilton takes part in West Coast panel discussion on inclusive economic growth
Event in Sacramento part of cooperative initiative involving NBA’s Bucks and Kings
Feb 27th, 2019 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
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
Colin Kaepernick to be featured in city’s 28 Days of Black History
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd
Feb 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Feb 8th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski
Feb 6th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
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
Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans
"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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
City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials
The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Bob Peterson
Milwaukee Bucks, City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools Launch MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
Alicia Moore named Executive Director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
Jan 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Bucks
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
Letter from Pres. Hamilton to Ald. Zielinski
"So, as your leader, I ask that you excuse yourself from the table where the hard decisions are being made or I, by God’s will, will excuse you…again."
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Citizens deserve to hear from Bevan Baker in public proceeding
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski - October 22, 2018
Oct 22nd, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
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
Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board
The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Center District
