Brian Taffora

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $100

Finally, a New Park East Plan

Ten years later, the city and county are finally on the same page. Is development in the area ready to "explode"?

The House of Hank the Dog

The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.

Brian Taffora’s Piece of Suburbia

How dare you live in Cedarburg, said the Milwaukee County Board. So the economic development director quit rather than lose $91,000 selling his home.

Pizza and the Park East

Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.

Sup. Taylor Welcomes County Executive Abele’s Veto of the Resolution Abolishing Economic Development Director Position

“I commend County Executive Chris Abele for his veto on the abolishment of the position of Economic Development Director.”

Chair of Committee on Economic and Community Development Calls on County Exec To Stabilize Economic Development Leadership

The Chair of the Milwaukee County Board Committee on Economic and Community Development is asking the County Executive to shore up the County’s leadership on economic development by adhering to Milwaukee County residency requirements.

Rush to Judgement

Whew. A county committee quickly approves a barely-vetted proposal for a new hotel.

County Board Approves Negotiations for The Couture

Proposed 44-floor building for lakefront stays on track

County Threatened With Lakefront Lawsuit

County committee okays negotiations with The Couture developer, despite a casual threat of lawsuit.