Mark Nicolini

Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration

'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'

Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat

Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

On the passing of Mark Nicolini.

12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis

Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.

Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force

City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.

Barrett Introduces Difficult 2018 Budget

Budget would raise taxes, cut public safety to grapple with state shared revenue reduction.

Mayor Barrett’s 2018 Executive Budget Address

As Prepared for Delivery

City of Milwaukee Strengthened by Mark Nicolini’s Skill and Leadership

City budget director retiring today

Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax

Says city budget “not sustainable,” big police cuts certain without new revenue source.

Has Barrett Driven Up City Debt?

Conservative MacIver Institute says yes. Let’s look at the data.

Mayor Barrett’s 2017 Executive Budget Address

As Delivered

Contribution to Terry Witkowski of $50

Non-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence

City plan allocates $150,000 for Youth Violence Prevention program.

The Horse Barn’s Final Days?

The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.

New Forest Home Library Coming

Two proposals were unveiled at a public meeting of library board. Which one is better?

City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013

The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) pension fund’s preliminary year-end results show the fund earned a return of 19.6%, gross of fees.

Republican Dog & Pony Show

Legislators Vos and Darling tour city but offer no solutions. So why did they come?

Herb Kohl’s Regency Condo

The former U.S. Senator (call him Herschel) is on the 27th floor of what was once the elite tower in town.

The Truth About State Taxes

They were never lower than under Jim Doyle, as new data shows.

Is Milwaukee the Next Detroit?

Analyzing this city’s key strengths and weaknesses.

Town Hall meeting set for Wednesday

Alderwoman Coggs and various other city representatives will be on hand to hear residents’ concerns and answer any questions.

Preliminary Budget Hearing Invitation

The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2013 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2013 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on City services. City residents are encouraged to attend. Monday, August 13, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m. Zeidler Municipal Building 841 North Broadway, Rm. 102

In-House Election Commission Good Idea?

It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.