Larresa Taylor, won a special election to represent the Common Council’s ninth district in 2023.
Former teacher at Milwaukee Public Schools.
In 2016, Taylor was a primary candidate for the Milwaukee Common Council‘s 2nd district.
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District 9 town hall meeting set for tomorrow – Thursday, March 27
Mar 26th, 2025 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
RACM Board Overrules Taylor, Neighbors, Recommends Funding For Cudahy Farms Development
Move sets up council showdown over affordable housing proposal.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSports Bar Surrenders License After Shooting
Pressure from area alderwoman leads to closure of Bar 107 Sports Bar and Grill.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Sophie BolichStatement on the surrender of Bar 107’s license
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor March 18, 2025
Mar 18th, 2025 by Ald. Larresa TaylorAlderwoman Vows to ‘Investigate’ Bar 107
Ald. Taylor accuses northwest-side bar of 'irresponsibility' after fatal shooting.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sophie BolichViolent weekend includes shooting at 107th and Granville
Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor March 17, 2025
Mar 17th, 2025 by Ald. Larresa TaylorCity Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWomen’s History Month Honorees Celebrated During Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Mar 5th, 2025 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue
Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAncestral 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
Feb 25th, 2025 by Milwaukee Common CouncilCity of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25
Feb 24th, 2025 by Milwaukee Common Council
Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side
GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneRegistration now open for 15th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall
Feb 12th, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda
Feb 10th, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council members want City to oppose measure to allow POTUS third term
Feb 5th, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee
Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCommunication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders
Jan 31st, 2025 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneIs ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAld. Taylor introduces communication file to discuss ICE facility relocation
Jan 17th, 2025 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDemocratic Party of Milwaukee County Condemns ICE Detention Facility Expansion
And Calls for the Protection of Hard Working Families and Just Immigration Reform Not Mass Deportations of our Neighbors
Jan 15th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Milwaukee CountyStatement on proposed ICE detention facility in the 9th Aldermanic District
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor January 14, 2025
Jan 14th, 2025 by Ald. Larresa TaylorSnow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas
Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneInternational Restaurant, IVR Bar Opens on Northwest Side
Plus: Big brewery news, EE-Sane update and the latest on chicken-keeping.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JannenePower Hour networking event to honor Youth Council, accept donations for unhoused
Dec 10th, 2024 by Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr.
Public Input Sought for Nominees for City’s 2025 Black History Month Campaign
Dec 10th, 2024 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Mayor Johnson Signs Brostoff’s Final Legislation Into Effect
Johnson pushes for everyone to follow in late alderman's forward-thinking spirit.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDemolition of Northridge Mall Reaches Key Milestone
Mall is now visibly falling, while DCD still planning what comes next.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneStatement on the shooting of a 3-year-old boy
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor November 19, 2024
Nov 19th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa TaylorStatement on the death of 2-year-old boy
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor November 18, 2024
Nov 18th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa TaylorCouncil Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneStatement 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
Nov 4th, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilMilwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s Cruise Ship Dock More Than Doubled In Cost, Is It Worth It?
Port says yes, at least one council member says no.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSupport 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
Oct 22nd, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilTIF Funds Will Support New Northwest Side Restaurant
International Variety Restaurant would offer Mexican, Indian, Italian and Chinese dishes.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag
Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil adopts resolution in support of veterans’ mental health awareness
Sep 24th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
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
Sep 17th, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilCity to recognize National Literacy Month with special display week of September 23
Sep 17th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images
Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Sep 14th, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilCommittee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections
Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneTeen charged in deaths of multiple youth this summer
Statement from Alderwoman Larresa Taylor August 27, 2024
Aug 27th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa TaylorMexican, Indian, Italian, Chinese Fusion Restaurant Proposed For Northwest Side
IVR, standing for International Variety Restaurant, is coming soon to Park Place.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Sophie BolichAttempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHigh Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSuper Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority
Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneStatement on the tragic death of 9-year-old
Alderwoman Larresa Taylor June 13, 2024
Jun 13th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa TaylorProtected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneAction needed at dangerous intersection
Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor May 17, 2024
May 17th, 2024 by Ald. Larresa TaylorStatement 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
May 16th, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilSee Inside Northridge Mall Before It’s Demolished
Milwaukee may have never had a bigger collection of broken glass and phallic graffiti.
May 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil At Odds On Committee Assignments
But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneChoice of Committee Chairs Criticized
Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil President Jose Perez Reelected
Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDiverse Common Council set to make history
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Milwaukee Common CouncilWomen’s History Month to be celebrated during Council meeting on March 19
Mar 18th, 2024 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
City of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27
Feb 20th, 2024 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Registration now open for 14th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall
Feb 19th, 2024 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Quilts on display at City Hall reflect fabric of Black Culture and History
Feb 16th, 2024 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Leaders Want State To Allow Red Light Cameras
Mayor Johnson, County Executive Crowley say cameras are proven tool for addressing reckless driving.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerA New Plan For Tiny Homes
With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNew Entertainers Gets 15-Day Suspension
Common Council votes that northside bar and restaurant must be closed through Feb. 20.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall
Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneElected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition
Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneProposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil formally adopts City of Milwaukee 2023 disparity study
Dec 12th, 2023 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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
Nov 21st, 2023 by Milwaukee Common CouncilStatement 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
Nov 14th, 2023 by Milwaukee Common CouncilMore Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer
Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy
Nov 1st, 2023 by Ald. Milele Coggs
New Cafe, Grocery Store Planned for Mill Road
Two new businesses are slated to open in the same building as Cream City Boxing.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Sophie BolichAld. Taylor to begin series of town halls this Thursday
Sep 20th, 2023 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMarket-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer
Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBrewers Continue Push for Stadium Subsidy
Team threatening to move as Republican legislators craft plan including local tax support.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsCounty Selling Land For New Children’s Hospital Clinic
Facility would be built next to Uihlein Soccer Park.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFood Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive
Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil approves measure aimed at increasing diversity in DPW-bid projects
Jul 31st, 2023 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes
Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSales from vehicles now illegal along stretch of W. Silver Spring Dr.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr.
Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime
From Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Jul 19th, 2023 by Milwaukee Common CouncilPlan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development
Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTown Hall regarding Cudahy Farms housing development set for July 13
Jul 11th, 2023 by Ald. Larresa Taylor
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.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneJoint 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
Jun 30th, 2023 by Milwaukee Common Council