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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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 Kilmer
A New Plan For Tiny Homes
With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Entertainers Gets 15-Day Suspension
Common Council votes that northside bar and restaurant must be closed through Feb. 20.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall
Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council 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 Jannene
Elected 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 Jannene
Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More 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 Jannene
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 Bolich
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Market-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 Jannene
Brewers Continue Push for Stadium Subsidy
Team threatening to move as Republican legislators craft plan including local tax support.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
County Selling Land For New Children’s Hospital Clinic
Facility would be built next to Uihlein Soccer Park.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Food 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 Jannene
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 Jannene
Plan 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 Jannene
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 Jannene
Council, 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 Jannene
Will Common Council Approve Sales Tax?
State deal requires two-thirds vote of council. Seven of 15 members have expressed concerns.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results
Three open council seats, one municipal judge race, a county board primary and three school board races.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
