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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Common Council Will Vote On Preventing Nuclear War
Proposal offers common-sense solutions that all can support.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Bill Christofferson
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 Jannene
Former Library Would Be Redeveloped Into Apartments
Former Bay View library would be redeveloped and expanded with 3-story addition.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mexican Restaurant for Harbor District Wins Key Approval
Miguel Herrera plans to continue family's legacy with Jalisco's Cantina.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
11 Winners of Food Waste Reduction Grants
Organizations awarded city grants aim to cut 30 tons of food waste in 2 years.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee
City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Caribbean Restaurant Leaving Bay View
Sabor Tropical has closed, with plans to reopen this spring in different location.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Officials Promote Municipal ID Program
With deportation raids looming, 'easy and simple' process costs $10 for identification card.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County May Rejoin City-County Climate Change Committee
Resolution calls for reconstituting committee in union with city to monitor results.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Reopens South Side Fire House
Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward
Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?
At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes
And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes
Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025
Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
A Vote for Jill Stein is a Vote for Donald Trump
'Jill Stein isn’t the answer - she is a fraud,' says Milwaukee alderwoman.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million
But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’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 Jannene
Council Members Skeptical of Employ Milwaukee’s Financial Health
But Mayor's chief of staff says its a rumor that has been "greatly exaggerated."
Oct 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Park-and-Ride Homeless Encampments Will Be Cleared
Effort to find homes for 60 residents will be a 'heavy lift' official says. Housing for 80 previously found.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Proposal Seeks Big Impact With Small Piece of Federal ARPA Grant
Down payment assistance, housing for LGBTQ+ teens, eviction counseling and more.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag
Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections
Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Gives Bay View Dessert Shop 15-Day Suspension
Gordo's Bubble Waffles will remain closed through Aug. 13.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers
Unconditional cash payment program initiated by Zilber would be expanded with city funding.
Aug 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking
There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Super 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 Jannene
Former Bay View Library Listed For Sale
City wants to see it repurposed. Plus: A nearby church sold to new congregation.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway
Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Government Could Launch a Daycare
Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Okays Peruvian Restaurant in Bay View
Restaurant will have different name - Inca Peru Cuisine - and chef than originally planned.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes
It's 'environmental redlining... just to turn a profit,' Ald Dimitrijevic charges.
May 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown
Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.
May 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized
Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program
Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New 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 Jannene
City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer
Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Suspends Southside Bar After Man With Illegal Drugs Shot
Primo's Place, on 16th and Grant, will be closed from March 8 through April 6.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers
Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Demolition Work Begins For Massive Affordable Housing Development
Bear Development is clearing former factory complex to create 576 apartments.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid
With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It
County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jonmaesha Beltran
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
Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post
Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 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
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sell Former Bay View Library
Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Following Fatal Shooting, City Suspends Southside Bar
Buckshots will remain closed through January 19.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Bay View Plan Envisions Redevelopment of 3 Key Sites
"We no longer have to be reactionary," says Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Community Center Unveils Commercial Kitchen
Rentable kitchen space addresses regional shortage, will double as site for community programming.
Oct 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton
Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen
For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Bar and Restaurant Gets 15-Day Suspension
Little Cancun Sports will remain closed until Oct. 25.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Athletic Fashion Stores Opening
Plus: Bay View park's reconstruction, and recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund
But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes
Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?
Sep 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
UAW Strikes At Bay View Auto Parts Warehouse
Milwaukee workers join second wave of nationwide strike.
Sep 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races
Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
8 Great Celebrations of Oktoberfest
Actually one is Czechtoberfest. But all offer beer, food and entertainment.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium
New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs
Sep 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Net $300,000 By Selling ‘Virtual Asset’
Specifically its unused IP addresses. Which are what exactly?
Sep 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval
Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?
Sep 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project
Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements
New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?
Aug 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development
Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Restaurant Gets 10-Day Suspension
El Tucanazo Taqueria Y Mariscos will be closed from July 28 through Aug. 6.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
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 Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 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
Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding
Clock runs out on Bay View historic designation debate. A new house is likely coming.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown
Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
See The Future of Bay View
New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.
May 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park
Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.
May 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 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, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available
New permit structure is easier in three key ways.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok
Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’
And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet
Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
