Content referencing Khalif Rainey - Page 5
Healthy Meat Market Coming to N. 22nd St.
Carl Wesley will transform vacant building with Fresh 2 Fork concept.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal
City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
African American Affairs Office Planned for W. Fond du Lac Ave.
City will set up clearinghouse for city, community resources at 48th and Fond du Lac.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Talgo Stays in Milwaukee
Company's customers are on the West Coast, so why expand its Milwaukee facility?
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council committee moves legislation forward to create home for OAAA
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Sep 11th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
“Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands
Franklin meat supplier bringing 250 jobs to Century City. Big win for neighborhood.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City
Strauss will commence construction on the Century City project later this year with occupancy expected in 2021. The company will employ 250 workers at Century City, including headquarters staff and production personnel.
Sep 4th, 2019 by City of Milwaukee
Man charged in senseless road rage murder
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey September 4, 2019
Sep 4th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Rainey talks up Hip-Hop Week MKE on popular radio show
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on The Breakfast Club and was proud to give a boost to Hip-Hop Week on such a powerful morning show.”
Aug 16th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Hip-Hop Week MKE ready to roll next week
For this year’s Hip-Hop Week MKE, Alderman Rainey has enlisted the expertise of Hip-Hop media and branding entrepreneur and the creator of The Source magazine, Dave Mays.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host “Back to School Celebration”
Local restaurant community organization hosting carnival for MPS students
Aug 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet
Study to evaluate redevelopment on West Burleigh Street
Alderman Khalif J. Rainey said the study will focus on renovating existing properties, establishing new businesses and creating a more aesthetically pleasing environment.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
MKE Plays receives $500K from Burke Foundation
This is the second large donation to MKE Plays by The Burke Foundation
Jul 29th, 2019 by Ald. Michael Murphy
FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty
Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Prayers for five-year-old-girl wounded in road rage confrontation
Statement from Alderman Rainey July 26, 2019
Jul 26th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couple Plans Center Street Rehab Project
Will buy building from city near N. 51st St. and restore it to "enhance" the community.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
After one year of uncertainty, a win for the Amani neighborhood
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey July 3, 2019
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
We Love Music Conference on tap at Miller High Life Theatre
The conference aims to demonstrate effective ways to develop as musicians and hone those skills which generate individual progression.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Honoring Al Jarreau, a Milwaukee music legend
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey June 21, 2019
Jun 21st, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Guns must be kept secure to prevent the unthinkable
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey June 20, 2019
Jun 20th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Father’s Day celebration for the community this Sunday
The event will feature free haircuts for fathers and sons, complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages, horse rides, raffle prizes, live entertainment and informational vendors representing various entities within the community.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Milwaukee 3rd Worst for Black Homeowners
Milwaukee's African American home ownership rate is 3rd worst, only Memphis, New Orleans rank lower
Jun 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Council approves resolution supporting creation of federal Green New Deal legislation
News release by Alderman Nik Kovac and Cavalier Johnson
May 31st, 2019 by Nik Kovac
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Alderman Charged With Accepting $30,000 Bribe Over Strip Club
Willie Wade allegedly accepted $30,000 bribe to support downtown strip club.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.
May 6th, 2019 by Virginia Small
Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar
Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019
May 6th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Pepper Pot Coming to Harambee
City panel okays sale of building. MLK Dr. location the second for restaurateur Dwight Jackson.
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?
Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Apr 16th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Council Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Doulas just the tip of the iceberg for the 53206
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey April 2, 2019
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative
Mar 27th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council to Vote on Doula Funding Legislation
“I was born and raised in the 53206 Zip Code and have seen firsthand the lack of maternal health resources available to mothers and their newborns and its effects,” said Ald. Rainey.
Mar 8th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City and County of Milwaukee to Partner on Providing 100 Doulas for Improved Birth Outcomes
Doulas are often colloquially referred to as a pregnancy and birth companion, and typically provide physical, informational and emotional support to a pregnant mother and baby
Mar 7th, 2019 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Common Council approves industrial hemp legislation
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Feb 28th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Become Hemp Grower
Common Council commissions study of feasibility of hemp farm for Century City.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Colin Kaepernick to be featured in city’s 28 Days of Black History
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd
Feb 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council Will Now Make Flag Decision
Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Feb 8th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski
Feb 6th, 2019 by Milwaukee Common Council
New Pizza Place for Midtown
NYPD founder plans new restaurant, Lucci's, on W. Capitol Dr.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans
"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Alderman Rainey’s voter registration resolution approved by Council
Part of series of efforts to increase voter participation
Dec 19th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus
160-year old organization wants to serve 60,000 people, with emphasis on children.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
The Sherman Phoenix grand opening set for Friday
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Nov 28th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Parklawn YMCA must reconsider facility cuts
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - November 28, 2018
Nov 28th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
American Heart Association commends Common Council for attempting to lay groundwork to expand healthy food access
The organization calls for a veto override
Nov 26th, 2018 by American Heart Association
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council approves key budget item to encourage entrepreneurship to address food deserts
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - November 16, 2018
Nov 16th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Thursday: Ascension St. Joseph Fall Festival
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Nov 6th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Rainey announces Sherman Park Building Bridges sessions
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Oct 17th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Rainey applauds grant for Sherman Park Phoenix project
The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Community Services – Community Economic Development (CED) Program.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved
City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Inaugural Hip Hop Week MKE Kicks Off
A week-long entertainment event launched by an alderman, celebrating Hip Hop culture.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Clinic nurses need to be able to provide critically important care, services
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - August 15, 2018
Aug 15th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
The Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host Second “Sherman Park Revival Celebration”
Local restaurant community organization celebrates Sherman Park rehabilitation with MPS students and families
Aug 10th, 2018 by Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet
Connect Capital selection could bring positive investments to city, 7th District
"Some of the projects will include establishing new green spaces, developing bike and pedestrian trails, and revitalizing commercial corridors."
Aug 9th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Municipal Court – Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday and employment resource event in the community
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Aug 8th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski
From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman
Jul 26th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
Alderman Rainey makes pitch for Milwaukee to host Jay-Z’s annual music festival
"I am confident that working with other City officials and municipal departments, a welcoming home could be found for your event."
Jul 19th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
All Hail The “People’s Flag”
Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Rainey: Electing a police chief puts the power in community’s hands
"Anyone wanting to be police chief would need to put in the time and effort to meet their electorate, learn about their concerns, and declare which issues they would address."
Jun 29th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Miller High Life Theatre Joins “Hip-Hop Week MKE” Celebrations
“A Couch Conversation with DJ Kool Herc” will feature storytelling and Q&A by founding hip-hop pioneer on Friday, August 24th
Jun 26th, 2018 by Wisconsin Center District
