JoCasta Zamarripa

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.

First LGBTQ Historic Landmark in State History to be erected August 5

City Closes Jack’s Executive Bistro

Security-involved shooting was final straw for the nightclub on Villard Avenue.

Beware of predatory colleges that promise quick degrees and employment

Joint statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

Can City Close Infinity Lounge?

Council votes to close troubled nightclub, but bar is already challenging suspension in court.

Statement on the passing of Ray Vahey

Joint Statement from Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Peter Burgelis

House of History Launches Website to Uplift Black LGBTQ+ Stories

Statement on the passing of José Olivieri

Statement on the passing of José Olivieri

Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway

Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.

License Division Embraces Power of Babel

Babel Blocks will deliver key information about licensing process in other languages.

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.

10-year-old girl loses her life unnecessarily to gun violence

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa May 31, 2024

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

Council Temporarily Bans Late-Night Dining at 27th Street Denny’s

'People fighting over french fries, it's not an alcohol-infused environment,' says alderman.

Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Council At Odds On Committee Assignments

But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

Council President Jose Perez Reelected

Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Over Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District

Full council will render its decision on April 9.

Peter Burgelis Convincingly Wins District 11 Election

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

Proposal Would Allow Food Trucks To Return To W. Capitol Drive

Concerns about traffic safety, litter, prompted ban.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer

Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.

Women’s History Month to be celebrated during Council meeting on March 19

Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence

'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.

Committee passes measure to boost city’s renewable energy supply

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Registration now open for 14th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall

New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal

Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.

Committee approves ordinance creating enhanced safeguards against environmental contaminations

Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot

Ryan Antczak, a former Republican state Assembly candidate, circulated the wrong paperwork for nomination signatures.

Southside Banquet Hall Adding Bar, Restaurant

Pakeng Palace expands, but will continue to host private events.

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved

FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.

Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Common Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

Council adopts file to oppose We Energies rate hikes

VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique

Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.

Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races

Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.

Statement on stadium financing package proposal

From Common Council members: José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, JoCasta Zamarripa, Michael J. Murphy, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, and Scott Spiker

Hispanic Heritage Month to kick-off Friday with community celebration

City Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements

New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?

Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled

Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.

Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive

Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.

Council approves measure aimed at increasing diversity in DPW-bid projects

After $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change

Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.

Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers

Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.

Time for County Board to Guts Up

If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.

Resignation of Fire and Police Commission chair, vice-chair a huge loss for Milwaukee

Statement from members of the Common Council: JoCasta Zamarripa, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, and Marina Dimitrijevic

National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes

But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax

But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.

Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling

From all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Milele A. Coggs, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Jonathan Brostoff, Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Khalif J. Rainey, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Michael J. Murphy, Mark A. Borkowski, José G. Pérez, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, and Russell W. Stamper, II

City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition

City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services

Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.

Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops

City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.

Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan

Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.

Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets

Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.

New Food Truck Restrictions Approved

Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.

Food Trucks Face New Restrictions

Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.

County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June

Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.

Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing

Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.

New Proposal Would Regulate When, Where And How Food Trucks Operate

Food trucks could return to Water Street, but with new requirements for how they operate.

MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program

Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.

Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee

Council members frustrated as complaints mount.

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

Council Bans Food Trucks Along Four Blocks of Water Street

Unanimous vote for stretch north of bar district may be precursor to citywide regulations.

New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause

Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.

March 31 marks a day of deep meaning for many in our community

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa March 31, 2023

Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority

Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.

César E. Chávez Day celebration happening Friday at City Hall

Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration

Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

Registration deadline approaching for 13th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall (March 23)

Street Light Outages Vex City Officials

Even after passing street lighting fee the city struggles to hire electricians.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

Joint statement on International Women’s Day

From Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Two senior pedestrians killed attempting to cross Milwaukee streets

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderman Scott Spiker March 3, 2023

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $75

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Contribution to Josh Zepnick of $100