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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Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
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Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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The Fight Over Columbia Hospital
Council poised to give building historic protection; UWM could sue.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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A report by an insurance adjuster predicts the city will fare much better than other cities.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
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8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.
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Mar 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.
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New Plans Aims To Grow 13th Street
Extension of KK River Trail, traffic calming for Oklahoma Ave and safety improvements for S. 13th Street.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Feb 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor
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Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Spring Primary Election Results
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Feb 15th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Why You Should Vote For Each Candidate For Mayor
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Feb 11th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests
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Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears
Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot
But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests
But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot
City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deal Would Fix Leaning Stone Creek Wall
New tenant could replace Stone Creek Coffee at busy Bay View intersection.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again
Effort to expand Latino influence won't stand up to legal challenges says City Attorney. Alderwoman says council "hoodwinked" and "railroaded."
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement
Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race
But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites
Overcrowding, aggressive behavior lead to request for police presence.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge
'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View Homes Lose Historic Protection
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Jan 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
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Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID Testing Surges, While Mayor Pleads For More Vaccinations
City testing sites operating at near max capacity while there is no wait for vaccinations.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Calls April 5 Special Election For Mayor
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Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic Offers Plan to Fight COVID-19
Mayoral candidate wants free at-home tests and $100 incentive to get vaccine and booster.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days
Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Pension Reforms Have Done Little
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Dec 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
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Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
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Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
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Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic Wants Paid Parental Leave For City Employees
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Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee
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Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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Oct 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
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Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe
Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting
Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
New Map For Supervisor Districts Submitted
But independent committee made no effort to protect incumbents. How will board vote?
Sep 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Council President Proposes New City Department of Transportation
Ald. Cavalier Johnson thinks the department could better address reckless driving.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One
Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Should Milwaukee Have a New Emergency Health Order?
MTEA is asking for more COVID-19 guidelines and private schools pushing back.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan
A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees
More than 6,000 city workers would need to get vaccinated or face weekly testing.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority
Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Urbal Tea Opens Cafe On South Side
Health-focused cafe in transformed building located on revived commercial strip.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night
Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation
Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sea Scouts Find New Home at Yacht Club
Port giving group the boot, but South Shore Yacht Club will provide new home.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
No More County Government Bickering
Relationship between County Executive Crowley and Board Chair Nicholson is the best in decades.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Vaccination Rate Below 20% in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
But your sewage doesn't lie, COVID-19 case rates are declining in the city.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Federal Drug Trafficking Grants
Activist asks what success fighting War on Drugs looks like? MPD lists arrests, seizures.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.
May 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal
Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal
Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Board To Consider Climate Change Policy
Supervisors will vote on a carbon neutrality policy and a single-use plastics ban.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic
But Common Council will grant final decision.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
