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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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
City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Ruby’s Bagels Moving To Oklahoma Ave.
Owner buying vacant building on 11th and Oklahoma in the 'Crisol Corridor.'
Mar 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
City Overhauling Night Parking Permits
New process is "more friendly" says Alderman Brostoff. Adds options, flexibility.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Offering $1,500 Grants To Early Childhood Workers
Funded by federal grant, effort is designed to grow the childcare workforce.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer
Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side
But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized
City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Corrects the County Board
Getting to be a pattern by the county exec, as the board makes questionable decisions.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Revel Bar Serves 10-Day Suspension
Common Council issued suspension to the Bay View bar based on noise complaints, security incident.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Supermoon Beer Company Opens Taproom
Brewery serving farmhouse-style beers welcomed guests at Friday grand opening of its new taproom.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacant Lot Near Bay View Cottages For Sale
Your modern dream home near the lake adjacent to 1860s workers cottages?
Oct 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Clementines Evokes the New Bay View
Even as it honors the history. Bartenders and owners love it. You may, too.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints
Proposed Hackett Ave. building has drawn lawsuit, contested hearings and much angst.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
ARPA Funds Can’t Plug City Budget Hole
Deficit keeps growing and even devoting every ARPA dollar to it won't solve problem.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic Helps Secure Infant Formula Donations
Hayat Pharmacy and Capri Communities donating 1,000 cans, enough for 20,000 feedings.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million
Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.
May 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites
Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.
May 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rise of José Pérez
How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.
May 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City
Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.
May 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
