Marina Dimitrijevic is a member of the Milwaukee Common Council, first elected in April 2020. She was releected in 2024.
She ran for the open mayoral seat in 2021, but finished fourth.
From 2004 through 2020 she was a member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. She previously served as the board’s chairwoman.
Dimitrijevic ran for the open 19th Assembly District seat in 2014 as a Democrat, losing to Jonathan Brostoff who would go on to win in the seat in the general election.
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2026 - January Continuing - $1,046 - 13 contributions
2025 - January Continuing - $705 - 15 contributions
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Despite Criticism, Challengers, Voters Keep Electing Ryan Clancy
After past clashes over Act 12 and foreign policy, the 19th District sticks with its outspoken incumbent Democrat.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Throws The Book at Illegal Sales of Tobacco, Alcohol, THC to Youths
City is now 'the most expensive place to sell harmful products to children' in the state.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral
Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Targets Airbnb Party Houses With Neighbor Notices and Registry
Council backs requirements while eyeing even more restrictions.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Mayor’s Fire & Police Oversight Nominee
Not about qualifications, but ideology says one council member.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
The Foods That Fuel The Riverwest 24
Plus: A new Northwest Side grocery store, Ger'mama retires and The Soup Market says goodbye.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb
City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Polonia Could Get New Corner Tavern
Committee unanimously backs replacement for Nick's Anvil Inn.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director
Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Clogged Sewer Pipe May Have Worsened Bay View Flooding
An overflow pipe on Jones Island was recently found to be 'totally blocked.'
Jul 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Controversial Bay View Affordable Housing Sails Though Council
With no debate council unanimously approves subsidy for $33 million 100-unit apartment complex.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Magic Food Market
Northside corner store will continue food sales while working to address other issues.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Moore Will Force Council Vote On High-Speed Police Chases
'We’re not going to allow people to die because we’re pursuing somebody for expired plates.'
Jul 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Development of Long-Vacant Bay View Site
A decade after last try, conceptual plan calls for 14-story tower with lake views.
Jul 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Affordable Development Scores Key Approval, But Objections Remain
Area alderwoman takes position on proposal that she knows won't make everyone happy.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Immigration Advocates Release New Details of Brutal ICE Arrests
Witnesses describe agents using violent tactics to detain immigrants without a criminal record.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Advances Partial Funding For Delayed Bay View Affordable Housing Development
Several other projects also receive funding to provide affordable housing. But will Austin Commons get key funding source?
Jun 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall
First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes Bay View Sports Bar
Brown & Gibbs is closed after Milwaukee Common Council blocks its license renewal.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Unveils ‘Reimagined’ Tippecanoe Playfield
Emigh Playfield features new splash pad, basketball courts and modern equipment.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Promises to Focus More on Nuisance Properties, Landlords
'Sometimes you take your eye off the ball.' Chief admits decline in activity.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Affordable Housing Proposal Faces Uncertain Future
Neighborhood concerns, funding gap and tight timeline could imperil Austin Commons.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Pay Family of Woman Run Over By Police Vehicle
But council member objects to morality of state law capping payout at $250,000.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Introduces Data Center Regulations
Proposal regulates when, where and how data centers could be built, require public input.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds
Twice-rejected proposal gets 10-5 vote of approval from full council.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legendary Doctor William Finlayson Dies at 101
Trailblazing doctor delivered an estimated 10,000 babies in his career.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City of Milwaukee Will Again Fight We Energies on Rate Increase
Council says latest proposal harms residents, city.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Claims To Be Planning Mass Arrests at Street Takeovers
MPD makes jokes, and possibly an example, out of ringleader it arrested.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules
Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved
Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name
But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Continues War on Habitual Parking Violators
Policy is bringing compliance and cash. But concerns remain.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub
Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs
First-of-its-kind residency incentive could be expensive, warns alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation
Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director
It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Chief in Line For Huge Pay Increase Due to ‘Mistake’
Council decision led to 'enormous' raise for police chief, could benefit fire chief.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?
New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property
Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Chambers, Zamarripa Trade Profanity, Barbs Over Policy
Blowup results in Pérez shaking up committee assignments. Could a censure be next?
Feb 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey
Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Pink Agave
Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Cracks Down on 28,000 Illegal Parkers
Threatening to tow any car whose owner has five or more unpaid tickets.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Blocked In Fight To Oversee Top City Officials
City Attorney says proposal isn't legal or enforceable. What will council do?
Dec 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mayor’s Power in Decline?
Council grabbing more power, overriding nearly every veto by Mayor Johnson.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
The Corliss will eventually include 576 affordable apartments across eight buildings.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Alds. Marina Dimitrijevic and Russell W. Stamper, II
Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments
Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
It could also add more areas with variable pricing.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Opioid Treatment Program Opens First Clinic in Milwaukee
Community Medical Services' new southside clinic is 4th in state to combat addiction.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Has Its First ‘Innovation District’
City aims to cut red tape while Wantable Cafe leader seeks to create tech cluster.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders
Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase
Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District
Initial proposer shifts to opposition.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
South Shore Park Has a New Beach
After many years of work, new beach should solve water quality problems.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Cactus Club Accessibility Improvements Inspire City Officials
City will waive fees for additions like wheelchair ramps. 'We want thousands more.'
Sep 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair
Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock
City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency
Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Juice Bar Opens in Bay View
The Canteen offers fresh-pressed juices, snacks and community space.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes
Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbor Restarts Debate About Controversial Bay View Historic District
New district comes as new home being built on S. Superior St.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Giving Cash With No Strings Attached To New Moms Is Delivering Big Results
Cash transfer program shows positive outcomes for 122 Milwaukee moms.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal
But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back
New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Report Says Convention Had $321 Million Economic Impact
Host-sponsored report touts impact more than 50% larger than predicted.
May 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights
Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.
May 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Former Pfister & Vogel Stable Becoming Event Venue
Brixton's Turn will reactivate 108-year-old buildings.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses
How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Technology Purchases Raise Concerns
Will increase in cameras and video data invade privacy of citizens?
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team
Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Southside Dollar Tree
Council says it has citywide concerns with chain's operation.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
