Joe Davis, Sr.

Construction Business Group Names Joseph L. Davis, Sr. As New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development Director

James Methu’s Statement on Economic Development in Milwaukee

“The current regime has diverted community development block grants funds and mismanaged them, not using them properly.”

James Methu’s Statement on Opening of Campaign Office and Participating in Challengers Debate Forum on January 18th.

“I look forward to continuing my efforts to connect and engage with the citizens of Milwaukee as I work to both share my ideas for the future of Milwaukee and to listen to their concerns.”

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.

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to open new 20,000-square-foot clinic in northwest Milwaukee

Initiative part of continuing “care closer to home” strategy throughout Wisconsin

Deadly joyride takes another young Milwaukeean

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.--November 24, 2015

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

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

Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 17, 2015

Proposed arena district amendment would boost minority-owned businesses

“The amendment provides the opportunity for minority-owned businesses to be a part of this diverse, catalytic and transformational Milwaukee project – as they should be.”

After further review: Policies on why and when to deploy police body cameras need to be vetted

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 2, 2015

Mayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis

"I do acknowledge the positive things that are happening here in Milwaukee, but that's no excuse for not having a solution to the rampant killings in our city. "

Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Davis requests police records of delayed response to rape report

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Hypocrisy rears its ugly head again

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 29, 2015

Heads must roll over outrageous delay in police response to rape case

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 23, 2015

Disappointed in today’s Council vote

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 21, 2015

Thanks for Hearing Me

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 20, 2015

Ald. Davis statement on committee vote reallocating CDBG funding

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015

And you expect me to remain silent?

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 13, 2015

Transit workers work stoppage reveals the obvious

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 6, 2015

Mr. Mayor: Why no public review process for Chief Flynn?

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. July 1, 2015

Let’s not talk about it, be about it!

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 29, 2015

Another young life lost to deadly violence

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 15, 2015

Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Joe Dudzik: A life well-lived

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 22, 2015

Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015

City violence hints at deeper problems

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 4, 2015

An opportunity lost, and now we’re paying the cost

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 17, 2015

Police-involved shooting in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 15, 2015

Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty

“Instead, over my repeated objections and concerns, the Mayor uses it to fund city services year in and year out.”

Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015

Alderman Davis announces new development proposal for Midtown Center

There are plans to redevelop the 116,000-square-foot building that has been empty for several years.

Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 26, 2015

A Broken City

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 20, 2015

Council will honor MFD Heroes, basketball All-American

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

Ald. Joe Davis calls for more transparency on Joint Review Board meetings

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 12, 2015

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans

Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.

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

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

A response to Alderman Joe Davis

Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 23, 2015

Regarding the Tuesday community meeting hosted by Alderman Stamper

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 22, 2015

The Sound Alternative to the Milwaukee Streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

The Reasonable Alternative to the Downtown Streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

MFD heroes rescue, revive boy trapped in burning duplex

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Streetcar will siphon away precious revenue, won’t help area of greatest needs in Milwaukee

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 7, 2015

Aldermen join forces to launch streetcar referendum petition drive

News conference set for 1 p.m. TODAY at City Hall

In a broken city, questions remain

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 22, 2014

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Time to let the public decide on the streetcar

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 26, 2014

Alderman Davis appointed to two new National League of Cities committees

Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. will serve on two new National League of Cities committees.

Proposed Milwaukee Marathon gets early boost at committee

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

Dear Mr. Mayor: Stop playing poli-tricks with city residents

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 5, 2014

Key information remains under wraps in Dontre Hamilton case

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 31, 2014

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

ews release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Alderman Davis co-sponsors Community Build Day

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. invites residents to participate in a community build day.

MPD actions further damage public faith

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 15, 2014

Public Works Committee signs off on measure to staff parking ramps fulltime

News release from Alderman Robert Bauman

Hamilton case shows need for new county investigation unit

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 10, 2014

Alderman Davis issues statement regarding the One Summer Plus Pilot Program

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 11, 2014

Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela

Joint news release from Alderman Davis, Alderman Wade and Alderman Stamper

Hunger Task Force Summer Meals Program providing food for children

Hunger Task Force is working with community partners, local donors and federal nutrition programs to organize summer meal sites around Milwaukee.

REMINDER: Feedback sought on spending plan for federal funds

Through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

Public invited to offer feedback on spending plan for federal funds

Starting today and through July 21, members of the public can review and comment on two proposals that the City of Milwaukee will be submitting to HUD.

Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities

Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.

Milwaukee is out of control

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 3, 2014

Police-involved shooting discussion will be a forum for community concerns

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will host a public forum tomorrow for members of the community to express their concerns and learn about the new state-mandated process for investigating incidents like the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park last month.

Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths

Sensing growing discontent with the investigation into the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said he will host a discussion with prominent law enforcement officials .

Donald Sterling is full of crap

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 14, 2014

Alderman Davis to participate in church service in support of abducted Nigerian girls

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. will participate Sunday in a solidarity church service protesting the abduction of more than 200 school girls in Nigeria.

Statement: “Why we can’t wait”

Alderman Ashanti Hamilton selected as co-chair of Black Male Achievement Advisory Council April 3, 2014

Surveillance camera grant program will target businesses, commercial corridors

Launch news conference set for Friday on city’s near south side

Alderman Davis to hold three town hall meetings this week

“I look forward to hearing from residents and business owners, and I hope many will be able to make it to at least one or two meetings,” Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said.

Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males

The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.

Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments

President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.

Word to the Wise

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 17, 2014

Loss of Nelson Mandela felt in Milwaukee, worldwide

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 5, 2013

Bed-sharing tragedies are senseless, preventable and shameful

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 3, 2013

City leaders are right to crack down on duty disability retirement abuse

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 2, 2013

Return of guns to former cop shows system that needs fixing

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 30, 2013

Council approves Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week

The Common Council today approved a resolution establishing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week in Milwaukee every year during the first week in May.

Time for quick end to federal shutdown

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. October 2, 2013

Milwaukee advances to second phase of NLC’s black male achievement grant

The National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families has advanced Milwaukee and 10 other cities to the next phase of its City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement initiative.

‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 9, 2013

Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations

News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton

Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Milwaukee needs greater investment in human capital

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 29, 2013

Injury to MPD Sergeant a wake-up call to Milwaukee youth

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2013

Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council

Immigration summit TONIGHT will feature key experts, timely discussions

The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee will be one of several key issues discussed TONIGHT during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez..

Immigration summit next week will feature key experts, timely discussions

The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee will be one of several key issues discussed next week during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez.

Scrutiny of MPD is not carte blanche for criminals

The Milwaukee Police Department continues to operate under a heightened level of scrutiny in the wake of several incidents in which officers overstepped their authority.

Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say

The City of Milwaukee and the U.S. stand to benefit under much needed immigration reform principles announced by President Obama earlier this week, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez said today.

President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month

Alderman Davis said it is just one of many contributions that the President has made to the African American community.

Innocent until proven guilty

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. January 16, 2013

Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 15, 2013

Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome

Indonesian Consul General Andriana Supandy will visit City Hall this week to promote good relations and cooperative opportunities with Milwaukee, according to Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., chair of the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities (NLC).