Lamont Westmoreland

Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025

City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.

Statement on the passing of Junior Bridgeman

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland March 12, 2025

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

New Northwest Side Mexican Restaurant Opening Soon

From shamrocks to sugar skulls, Cinco Lokos has transformed the former Thistle & Shamrock into its new home.

Ancestral Intelligence: Rooted in Resistance

Statement from Members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore

Cinco Lokos grand opening happening Saturday, March 1st

In the works: New tool in reckless driving fight

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland - February 21, 2025

Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole

Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.

New bookstore, café and community space coming to 5th Aldermanic District

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland February 11, 2025

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Milwaukee’s Busiest Author Plans Book Store, Community Hub

Darick Spears has big plans for 76th and Capitol.

City of Milwaukee Celebrates Black History Month with Public Information Campaign, Networking Event, and More

Statement Relating to ICE Detention Facility Expansion in Milwaukee

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderman Lamont Westmoreland

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.

Public Works Committee to discuss snow plowing inadequacies on Wednesday

Milwaukee Streets Are Being Plowed…By Our Frustration

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 24, 2024

New Restaurant Proposed For Thistle & Shamrock Space

Cinco Lokos would bring authentic Mexican cuisine to 84th and Lisbon.

Power Hour networking event to honor Youth Council, accept donations for unhoused

Public Input Sought for Nominees for City’s 2025 Black History Month Campaign

Mayor Johnson Signs Brostoff’s Final Legislation Into Effect

Johnson pushes for everyone to follow in late alderman's forward-thinking spirit.

Holiday Giving Tree program set to start next week

19th Annual Fatherhood Summit to be held on Saturday, November 16

Walgreens Closing Yet Another Milwaukee Store

Company has closed 5 stores in less than two years, plans 1,200 closures nationally.

Walgreens at 5201 N. 91st St. to Close December 3rd – Residents Encouraged to Seek Pharmacy Alternatives

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland November 11, 2024

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

From Common Council Members: José G. Pérez, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Milele A. Coggs, DiAndre Jackson, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Sharlen P. Moore, Peter Burgelis, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell W. Stamper, II

Police recruitment shortfalls are only exacerbating our patrol response time problems

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 23, 2024

Support our democracy by becoming a poll worker!

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson 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 José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Early voting starts next week – make your plan to vote!

A clear choice moving forward for Milwaukee crime victims

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 8, 2024

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag

Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.

Attention residents: Those leaves won’t collect themselves

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland September 24, 2024

Fast Food and Convenience Store Approved For North Avenue

Power Hour Depot to sell quick meals and groceries in Washington Park neighborhood.

Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day

Joint statement from Common Council Members: Jonathan Brostoff, JoCasta Zamarripa, José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, DiAndre Jackson, Lamont Westmoreland, Scott Spiker, Peter Burgelis, Russell W. Stamper, II, Sharlen Moore, Robert J. Bauman, Andrea M. Pratt, Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Larresa Taylor

After False Start, New Nightclub Moving Forward in Walker’s Point

Last year, Common Council closed owner's prior club.

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

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

Make Art MKE event returns to Mount Mary University Sunday

The Moving City: A huge waste of money that won’t impact reckless driving

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland August 30, 2024

Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings to help avoid carjackings

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland August 12, 2024

City Gives Bay View Dessert Shop 15-Day Suspension

Gordo's Bubble Waffles will remain closed through Aug. 13.

Residents invited to join tonight’s MPD District 7 Crime and Safety meeting

Welcoming New Social Security Office to District

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

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

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

Saturday: Check out Art & Hops at Cooper Park

Saturday: Food trucks will return to W. Capitol Dr.

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting

School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

City Okays Peruvian Restaurant in Bay View

Restaurant will have different name - Inca Peru Cuisine - and chef than originally planned.

MPS change imperative to avoid shipwreck

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland May 31, 2024

Wellpoint Care Network kicks off multi-year project to transform its historic 18-acre campus

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland May 21, 2024

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.

Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

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

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

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

How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?

Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.

Project Clean and Green set to kick off on Monday, April 15

Thistle and Shamrock is Closing

The Celtic pub, known for its fish fry, will close for good in May.

Gratitude and optimism on cusp of new Common Council term

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland April 4, 2024

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.

Ald. Westmoreland establishes plan for food trucks on Capitol Drive

Meet the Candidates For City Office

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

Final public involvement meeting coming for highly anticipated W. Lisbon Ave. roadway project

Sales from vehicles to be illegal along stretch of W. Capitol Dr. starting March 16

Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence

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

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District

Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.

Spring Primary Election Results

Mayor, three council seats and a county board seat on ballot.

City of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27

Mayoral Race Headlines Primary Election

Plus: Three aldermanic races and a county supervisor contest.

MFD, Ambulance Service Providers to roll out enhanced search protocol

Quilts on display at City Hall reflect fabric of Black Culture and History

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland Announces Key Endorsements in Re-Election Bid

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.

Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.

Council adopts file urging change of MFD, ambulance service providers

City of Milwaukee celebrates Black History Month with public information campaign, networking event and more

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

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

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

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

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Make sure your packages are protected this holiday season

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 8, 2023

Leaf Collection Continues Throughout Milwaukee

Ald. Westmoreland: MPD to put greater emphasis on littering violations

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

‘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

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.

Important to keep moving forward quickly on reckless driving penalties

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland November 6, 2023

Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference

Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

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

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

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

Time to fight hard against littering mindset

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 17, 2023

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

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

N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter

Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.

Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races

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

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