Milele A. Coggs

Nominations now being accepted for 2026 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award

Council Members to Host Black History Month Celebration Tomorrow

Milwaukee Common Council Moves to Support Grocery Store and Pharmacy Retention

Communication File Seeks Discussion of City Response in Face of Possible Federal Surge

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to Feature Workshops, Vendors, Keynote Address and More

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to feature workshops, vendors, panel discussions, and much more

“Know Your Rights and Resources” Webpage launched

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 22, 2026

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2026 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

City Issues RFP for key Harambee property

Milwaukee Common Council Members Condemn ICE-Related Shooting in Minneapolis

Statement from: Common Council President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic January 7, 2026

Northcott Neighborhood House to host a pair of holiday gatherings

Public Asked to Submit Nominees for City’s 2026 Black History Month Campaign

Local Students to Participate in Common Council Meeting on December 16

Youth selected as winners of the annual Alderperson for a Day Essay Contest

Giving Tuesday the perfect opportunity to support your favorite City initiatives

Residents encouraged to attend annual turkey distribution

Joint Riverwest town hall to take place on Thursday

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

Common Council Thanks Governor Evers for Decisive Action to Secure FoodShare Benefits

Joint Statement from Common Council members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II November 7, 2025

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

Food pantries and other options for those navigating food challenges

A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

A welcome step in Madison to help protect apartment dwellers from deadly fires

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore October 28, 2025

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

Brewers take on the Cubs in what is so much more than ‘The I-94 Series’

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic October 3, 2025

Doors Open to include several 6th District locations

Common Council to Prioritize Neighborhood Needs in 2026 Budget

Ald. Coggs to receive Create Wisconsin’s Creative Community Champion Award

Alderwoman will also participate in key panel discussion on arts

Garfield’s 502 Rhythm & Blues Street Festival Returns Tomorrow

Nominations Now Being Accepted For 6th District Landscape Awards

MANDI Award winning small business has been making the 6th District stronger

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 21, 2025

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

Bronzeville Week concludes with actor workshop, art walk, and more

Statement on Texas House Democrats fighting back against blatant gerrymandering

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 5, 2025

Bronzeville Week continues with events focused on art, wellness and more

TID amendment means affordable housing, traffic safety and other improvements for Bronzeville

Bronzeville Week kicks off 15th annual celebration tomorrow

Council approves creating citizen-led panel to direct public safety funding

Public invited to help decorate towering Bronzeville wood letters as part of Bronzeville Week art project

Community gearing up for the 2025 Riverwest 24

Annual community ride begins this evening

Literacy Services of WI celebrates grand opening at 6th District location

Shorewood shooting ends with deadly incident near 6th and Reservoir

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs July 3, 2025

State budget bill includes tax credits for film and TV production

Council pushed for reinstating credits, state film office

2025 Adopt-A-Neighborhood initiative kicks-off in Arlington Heights

Statement on the passing of Officer Kendall Corder

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 30, 2025

Statement on Milwaukee police officers shot in the line of duty

From members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 27, 2025

Common Council to Recognize Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Winners Tomorrow

Parade, street festival to help commemorate Juneteenth Day

Statement on the self-deportation of Yessenia Ruano

Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Winners Announced

Monumental Sculpture Returning to Wisconsin Avenue to Honor Vel R. Phillips

Working in partnership, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and Sculpture Milwaukee will install “Within the Folds (Dialogue 1)” (2020), a figural sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Thomas J. Price, in Vel R. Phillips Plaza on June 11.

Registration for HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes Now Open

Season 11 for We Got This kicks off on Saturday

Ald. Coggs introduces file to help bolster building safety

Statement on the passing of Anna Mae Robertson

From all members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Yessenia Ruano Deserves Better

Joint Statement from members of the Common Council: President José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II June 2, 2025

11th annual AKA Day at City Hall

False Statement Continues to Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentimen

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Call for vendors goes out for the Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival

Committee to hear from Assessor’s Office on 2025 assessment process

Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees

Statement on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

From Common Council Members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 25, 2025

Niche Book Bar to celebrate grand opening in the 6th District tomorrow

Council adopts resolution supporting special observance day in honor of Vel R. Phillips

New body would take on Milwaukee’s illegal dumping epidemic

New committee assignments reflect diversity of experience, expertise to move Council forward

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez April 11, 2025

Council members introduce file to discuss Election Day ballot shortages

Council appropriates $2.4 million from Council-Led Transfer Fund

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa and Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt - April 2, 2025

Paving and traffic calming projects poised for 6th Aldermanic District

Girls’ Day exhibit honoring female Council members remains at City Hall

New Street Light Circuit Upgrades Occurring in 1st Aldermanic District

TEMPO recognizes importance of mentorship during 35th annual Mentor Awards

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - February 27, 2025

Ancestral Intelligence: Rooted in Resistance

Statement from Members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, and Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore

City of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25

Alderwoman Coggs introduces file to discuss MPS lead exposure issues

Registration now open for 15th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss after-hours locations and other nuisance properties

Council members want City to oppose measure to allow POTUS third term

City of Milwaukee Celebrates Black History Month with Public Information Campaign, Networking Event, and More

Communication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders

Common Council adopts resolution expanding the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to feature workshops, vendors, special keynote, and much more

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2025 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Local 3rd Graders to Participate in Common Council Meeting on December 17

Students selected as winners of Alderperson for a Day Essay Contest

Public Input Sought for Nominees for City’s 2025 Black History Month Campaign

Walgreens closures continue – MLK and Hadley store to close in early December

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 13, 2024

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at improving services, supporting residents

Statement on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

From Common Council Members: José G. Pérez, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Milele A. Coggs, DiAndre Jackson, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Sharlen P. Moore, Peter Burgelis, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell W. Stamper, II

Alert Neighbor Program application window is now open

Support our democracy by becoming a poll worker!

Joint statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

6th District budget town hall meeting happening tomorrow

Alderwoman Coggs invites public to the 2024 Doors Open Milwaukee Event

Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day

Joint statement from Common Council Members: Jonathan Brostoff, JoCasta Zamarripa, José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, DiAndre Jackson, Lamont Westmoreland, Scott Spiker, Peter Burgelis, Russell W. Stamper, II, Sharlen Moore, Robert J. Bauman, Andrea M. Pratt, Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Larresa Taylor

Mural contains hurtful, divisive words and images

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman,  Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

File introduced seeking ability to regulate or prohibit for-profit institutions of higher learning

Bronzeville takes center stage at the DNC

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 22, 2024

13th Annual Bronzeville Week a Resounding Success

Bronzeville Week home stretch includes focus on art, entertainment and more

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education