Jim Bohl

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.

What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?

See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.

Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD

City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

TIF Funds Will Support New Northwest Side Restaurant

International Variety Restaurant would offer Mexican, Indian, Italian and Chinese dishes.

Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services

See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.

Council Happy With New Election Chief

'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland Announces Key Endorsements in Re-Election Bid

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.

City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes

Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.

Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback

Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.

Town Hall Meeting To Discuss Sales Tax Proposal Set For Monday

Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying

Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.

City, County Will Study Merging Services

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson

Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.

Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?

It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns

But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?

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

Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?

Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.

Why Was Key City Leader Fired?

Some in community question ousting of Office of Violence Prevention director Arnitta Holliman.

Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office

Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.

Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?

Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Mayor Tom Barrett Resigns

Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.

Bill Would Criminalize Homeless Living on Public Property

The Republican-sponsored bill received a hearing in the state Assembly.

Ald. Dodd to dedicate Hartung Park bench in recognition of Jim Bohl

Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill

It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.

Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly

State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.

Legislation Allowing Alcohol Deliveries Could Create New Problems for Cities

Milwaukee would lose local control over liquor sales under proposed legislation.

Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?

Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.

Adweek Honors Milwaukee-Based Lead Balloon as its “Marketing Podcast of the Year”

“This is a huge win for a little Midwestern startup like mine.” -Dusty Weis

Employee-Owned Firm Builds New HQ

Western Building Products' new facility nears completion.

Johnson Elected Council President

Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.

Inside Milwaukee’s Vote Counting Operation

Over 200 workers sort, count and process thousands of ballots in a downtown office building.

Former Health Director Blames Barrett

Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

Stunned Council Grills FPC Director

"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.

Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year

Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.

Company’s Move to City Gets First Approval

Western Building Products plans to bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.

Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning

Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.

Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election

Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.

Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat

Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.

Streetcar Opens to Public

"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.

All the Election Data You Want

It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"I am so humbled to have earned the endorsement of Women's March WI."

Milwaukee Area Unions Endorse Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"As a State Senator and a County Supervisor I proudly stood with workers and their unions."

Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign

"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.

Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair

Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?

Former Alderman Jim Bohl Endorses Nikiya Dodd as Successor for Milwaukee’s 5th Aldermanic District

"Alderman Jim Bohl is an excellent example of a servant leader, and I am honored to have his endorsement."

Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat

Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.

Nicholas McVey For The Community

I am running for 5th District Alderman.

Supervisor Alexander Thanks Alderman Bohl for Service to the City of Milwaukee

It is written, ‘for everything there is a season,’ and I conclude that now is not the season for me to serve our community as an Alderman

Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?

Council committee debates merits of new building for Old World Third St., gateway to arena.

Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs

New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.

Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

Ascension announces pause to service downsizing at St. Joseph

Press release from Alders Khalif J. Rainey, Michael Murphy and Bob Donovan

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

On the public service of Vel Phillips

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl - April 18, 2018

Council approves Ascension service retention measure

"Citizens across our city rely on Ascension facilities for care..."

Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018

Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?

Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy

Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.

How City Should Solve Lead in Water

Issue is not simple. Ald. Bohl’s proposal is good starting point.

City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal

City Attorney will contest $117 million Foxconn subsidy charged to We Energies customers.

Alderman Bohl: A better strategy is needed in dealing with lead laterals

Alderman Bohl offers food for thought on reducing lead in water and paint

Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming

Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.

No Strip Club for Riverwest

Owners of Tha Circle cite miscommunication, withdraw application.

Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy

This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.

Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?

Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

Council Responds to Lead Crisis

Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.

Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff

Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Suspect and vehicle occupant shot near 85th & Concordia

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl - January 9, 2018

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed

Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.

Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing

Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

Bucks Live Block Eliminates Performance Space

Revisions also aim to improve urban feel of area.

Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water

But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes

Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."

Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal

Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.

City Panel Okays Oak and Loc Complex

Unanimous vote allows controversial East Side apartment project to move forward.

Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops

Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.

Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn

10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.

School Will Become Apartment Complex

Former 37th Street School will be turned into 50 senior apartments, 10 townhomes.

Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall

Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.

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