Jim Bohl

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials

"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says

Milwaukee Alderman Wants Madison Job

Jim Bohl is a finalist for Madison government job, could get up to a $40,000 raise.

Suburban-Style Store for Walker’s Point

Sherwin Williams paint store with ho-hum design will be plunked next to Cermak Market.

Alderman Bohl offers condolences to latest accident victim and calls for action

Statement by Alderman James A. Bohl, Jr. - October 5, 2017

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Miller Compromises on Gettelman Brewery

MillerCoors only wants to demolish half of historic complex after community push back.

Committee Approves East Side Tower

Real test will come at the Common Council next week.

Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise

Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.

City officers to provide key updates on moves to foster business growth

Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee will hear reports Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions

Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying

Bay View Gateway Approved

But not before Zielinski introduced an amendment that some claim would have derailed project.

Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn

"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.

New Deal for Wangard on City Hiring

Company had violated residents preference program, will count employees at other projects.

New café and pastry shop opening this weekend

The café can seat 24 people inside and another 24 on an outdoor patio.

City Fighting County on Rapid Transit

Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.

Council Members Blast Chief Flynn

Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.

Kids Ask Common Council for Safer Streets

Big increase in city pedestrians killed while crossing the street.

Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens

City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.

Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome

City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.

A. O. Smith to build new research center on Milwaukee’s northwest side

The company plans to break ground for the project in September.

Mayor’s Design Awards All Over Map

Big, little, new or renovated, award winners in 13 of 15 aldermanic districts.

Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries

U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.

Downtown Strip Club Approved

Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City

New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.

Work is complete for Water Quality Task Force

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez April 28, 2017

Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart

Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.

City Approves The Couture

December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.

Bay View Land Gets Protection

Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.

City Proposal Protects Students

Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.

City To Buy Bay View Land

Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.

City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park

Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.

City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades

$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.

City Could Sell Homes to Felons

Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.

Masonic Hotel Gets Key Approval

Historic Preservation Commission clears downtown hotel tower to move forward

Overwhelming support for our fellow citizens and for our ideals

Milwaukee could be the first city in the U.S. to officially declare its opposition to the travel ban.

Clarke Square Apartments Advance

Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.

Council legislation would ban coal tar sealants in Milwaukee

The proposed ordinance is expected to be heard by the full Common Council at its Feb. 7 regular meeting at City Hall.

City Panel Approves Bucks Plaza Design

Plaza would be created by closing off 4th St., could include ice rink and farmers market.

Northwest side employer Concentrix in major hiring push

More than 170 positions to be filled; Council members encouraging residents to apply; Jan. 7 career fair set for prospective applicants

Lead Service Line Replacement Plan

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the Common Council’s vote on the lead service line replacement plan

Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes

But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.

Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program

Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.

Milwaukee County on pace for a record-setting year of opioid overdose deaths

Analysis from city’s new partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin also shows growing prevalence of fentanyl in overdose cases

Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds

Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS

Council Okays Garfield Development

City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.

Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers

Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Thanks Common Council for Their Support to Remove Estabrook Dam

MMSD will be responsible for removing the Dam once it obtains the necessary DNR permits.

City of Milwaukee Votes to Rezone Estabrook Dam Land

The vote is an important step in the effort to ultimately remove the Estabrook Dam.

City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue

Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.

Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.

Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise

Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.

Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky

DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.

City Committee Approves Prospect Tower

5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.

Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

Police peacekeepers again put in the line of fire while on a dangerous job

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl July 18, 2016

City Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit

BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."

Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena

$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.

Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy

Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.

Is Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.

Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval

DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.

Taking “Home” out of Home Rule

Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council

Reimagined Hartung Park headed down final stretch

Park fulfilling vision of unique public space created by private, public collaboration

Common Council leading the way on multi-pronged public safety effort

Council president and members issue “All Hands Call” for peace

Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel

Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?

City Hall’s Game of Thrones

Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.

Council President Hamilton announces 2016-2020 committee assignments

News release from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

County Executive Chris Abele Endorsed by Local Elected LEaders

“I am honored to have this support and look forward to continuing to collaborate with every level of government to improve our community.”

2016 State of the City

Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016

Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

“Johnny Thomas is the person that we need to be our next Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Alderman Willie Wade.

Important Burleigh/Lisbon Corridor planning information from Alderman Jim Bohl

During the past several weeks, residents have provided input on ways we can help revitalize the Burleigh Street and Lisbon Avenue business corridors (between N. 68th and N. 93rd Streets) and plan for their future.

Contribution to Jim Bohl of $25

Council approves 2016 budget focused on public safety, libraries and jobs

News release from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac

Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum

After her opponent this week jumped to the Branch 31 race, Connolly is widely seen as the prohibitive favorite to be the next judge in Branch 44.

New Bucks Arena Approved

City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.

Another job well done by MPD officers

Statement from Alderman Jim Bohl September 10, 2015

Common Council President Michael J. Murphy announces committee changes

Alderman Borkowski, who won the August 18 special election, was appointed by President Murphy to the Community and Economic Development Committee.

Memorial walk, stone dedication to honor Alderman Joe Dudzik

A memorial neighborhood walk and stepping stone dedication will be held on Saturday, August 29.

Common Council will review arena plan in series of meetings beginning August 31

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Ald. Bohl & Mayor Barrett join MPD for PD 7 National Night Out, neighborhood walk

News release from Alderman Jim Bohl

Common Council ready for substantive, public review of arena proposal

The downtown arena proposal is nearing a full review and deliberation by the Common Council.

Transit Expansion Urged

Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.

Joe Dudzik was a blue-collar leader, a quintessential Milwaukeean

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl May 22, 2015

Bay View’s Golden Age?

A proposal for five new apartment buildings in Bay View. And will At Random be razed?

Council colleague cooking up absurdity over closing of Mama’s Italian Cuisine

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl April 22, 2015

Milwaukee Streetcar Approved

After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.

Members of the Common Council Respond to Ald. Dudzik’s Remarks

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support

Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.

Streetcar Approved, but Held

Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.

Council Delays Streetcar Until January

Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.

Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar

Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.

Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar

Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.

Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar

If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.

Proposed Milwaukee Marathon gets early boost at committee

News release from Aldermen Jim Bohl, Willie C. Wade and Joe Davis, Sr.

RICH program, selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1, receives unanimous Council support

ews release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II