Milele A. Coggs

Reopening only works by keeping our community safe

From Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

Committee to take up resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Council members to probe fatal assault incident during party hosted by MPD officer

News release from Alderwomen Milele A. Coggs and Nikiya Dodd

Amendment to help furloughed workers falls just short

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 8, 2020

Council members introduce resolution in support of equity amid furloughs, budget restrictions

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Property assessments to be discussed at special Judiciary and Legislation Committee meeting

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Bronzeville Week celebration to take place with changes amid COVID-19 pandemic

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson announces 2020-2024 committee assignments

Council members seek answers in assault incident during party hosted by MPD officer

News release from Alderwomen Milele A. Coggs and Nikiya Dodd

Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. offers COVID-19 testing for the uninsured

Sending Milwaukee to the polls has never been this frightening

Alderwoman Coggs raises key questions ahead of Tuesday’s election

Ald. Coggs: Discussion needed on whether city can deliver services and meet DNC marks during COVID-19 pandemic

Joint Statement on Wisconsin Center District raising minimum wage for employees

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 1 – 8, 2020

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Council approves resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Committee recommends approval of resolution creating Millennial Task Force

News Release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Omnibus budget amendment supports birthing moms pilot, violence interrupters, participatory budget initiative and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Riverworks Coin Laundry’s New Read, Play, and Learn Space

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Riverworks Week to Celebrate Vibrancy and Creative Spirit of BID #25

“I strongly encourage residents to attend Riverworks Week events and to see what the district has to offer,” said Milele A. Coggs.

Citizen anti-displacement advisory panel could address issues related to downtown development

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II July 31, 2019

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding streetcar expansion

"Today’s decision makes it far more difficult for those benefits to ever fully reach the residents of Bronzeville, Walker’s Point and all of our other great neighborhoods."

Common Council approves policy of salary and wage incentives to encourage City employee residency

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Mayor Barrett: Secure Our Neighborhoods, Fix Our Streets, and Enough with Your Damned Streetcar

Aldermen urge citizens to voice their opposition to the streetcar by saying “Enough is Enough!’ Joint statement from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 6, 2019

Streetcar extensions’ preliminary engineering work brings hope for development, jobs and more

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Council unanimously passes resolution to study feasibility and costs of an environmentally friendly purchasing program

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Common Council passes resolution to establish the Growing Entrepreneurs in Milwaukee (GEM) initiative

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs: Council approves establishment of GEM initiative

Milwaukee to Honor Influential Women in Celebration of Women’s History Month

The initiative will complement Girls’ Day @ City Hall, the annual event that Alderwoman Coggs created to expose young women to career options in public service, engage them in their community and inspire them to achieve.

Colin Kaepernick to be featured in city’s 28 Days of Black History

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

Joint statement on the death of a Department of Public Works worker

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Joint statement on fallen Milwaukee Police Officer

From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Robert Donovan, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Terry L. Witkowski, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 26th

Summit to be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School

Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans

"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."

8th annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

REGISTRATION now open for FREE January 26 event

Council approves measure to fight resident displacement in areas near downtown

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Mayor Barrett again neglects basic responsibilities

His failure to appoint a new Emergency Government Coordinator leaves him out of compliance with State law

Council overrides mayoral veto of COP house initiative

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - November 28, 2018

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2019

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Free Gallery Night on King Drive

This Gallery Night will feature the timeless talent of artist and craftsman Darron Reed.

Pete’s Fruit Market invites community to one year anniversary celebration

Pete’s Fruit Market is a full-service grocery store offering a wide range of fresh foods and produce items.

Special ceremony to mark naming of Vel R. Phillips Ante Chamber

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Alderwoman Coggs invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

"The 6th District sites range from historic properties to newly designed and built spaces."

Riverworks Week kicks off with full slate of events

"Riverworks Week provides the BID an opportunity to engage with the community and I invite the community to attend the events this week."

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Five Points Exchange Charette Community Presentation

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Heinous triple shooting last night near 10th and Burleigh

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - August 13, 2018

Prime commercial development opportunity opens up in Bronzeville

Proposals for this 33,390 square foot property must be submitted on or before noon on August 30, 2018.

Joint Statement on the death of Officer Michael Michalski

From Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez, Alderman Nicholas Kovac, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Bob Donovan, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, and Alderman Robert Bauman

Committee a unanimous ‘yes’ on proposal to rename anteroom in honor of Vel Phillips

News release from Alderman Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson

Common Council passes e-cigarette measure

Latest move caps off public health package

Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event

Monday, June 18, program begins at 10 a.m.

Public’s help needed to solve Memorial Day homicide

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - May 30, 2018

Lunch & Learn Summer Series offers helpful training for developers

All Lunch and Learn sessions are held in the first floor conference room of the 809 Building

Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood

The Inaugural Harambee Community Cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19.

Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Jobs Fair for Milwaukee Streetcar Positions Set for Wednesday, May 2 at Maintenance Facility

More than 20 Positions Open, Including Streetcar Operators, Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Legislation mandates lead water lines replacement at child care facilities

This mandate applies to both publicly-owned and privately-owned portions of lead service lines.

Milwaukee Urban League opens new Workforce Technology Center

The new center showcases technology, new computers and a welcoming learning environment, said Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

Legislation looks to local source for water infrastructure needs

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District

"The 6th District is in a transformational time and these projects are fine examples of that."

Influential Milwaukee women to be honored on city website, cable channel

"Milwaukee is blessed to have such a richly diverse group of influential women who are leaders across a wide array of sectors..."

Two development projects to help boost 6th District

"I believe the new development will be a positive addition to the area and the city as a whole."

Hip-Hop Week MKE unanimously approved at Common Council meeting

"Hip-hop has the unique ability to bring communities together and stimulate conversations about relevant issues in our society."

New development coming to MLK Drive

Common Council approves resolution for sale of property in 6th District

Silence is Complicity – If You See Something, Please Say Something

We will soon move to prohibit any city work rule that would punish or prohibit whistleblowing.

Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy

This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.

City of Milwaukee to Celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February

In honor of Black History Month, the City of Milwaukee website and the City Channel (Milwaukee’s government access cable channel) will again recognize influential figures in Milwaukee’s Black history .

Community Form Tonight on Hiring of New Police Chief

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites residents to attend tonight’s Town Hall meeting, Creating Constructive Public Dialogue for Selecting Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) Chief of Police

Aldermen Ask City Attorney for Legality of Paul Nannis’ position

Mr. Nannis was appointed Commissioner of the Milwaukee Health Department by Mayor Tom Barrett and has reportedly already reported for work, but his appointment has not been confirmed by the full Common Council.

7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit Set for Saturday

Abundant resources will be available to inspire and propel Milwaukee’s entrepreneurs forward

Health Centers are Providing Lead Testing for Milwaukee Residents

mportant lead testing and clinic information from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

Council committee passes Green Alert system measure

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee

Measure goes to full Council on January 17

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - December 19, 2017

Alderwoman Coggs receives Milwaukee Urban League award

"I am grateful to the Milwaukee Urban League for being selected to receive the Economic Impact Award."

Sewer contractor to appear before the Steering & Rules Committee to address racist symbols at work-site

The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton

Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee

The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.

Harambee Art Alley Installation Event

The Harambee Art Alley is a beautiful new open-air art gallery space located at 243 E. Burleigh St.

Black Women’s Empowerment March is Saturday

Black women participants are asked to wear all black clothing, participating men are asked to wear all green and other supporters are asked to wear red.

Pete’s Fruit Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Long Fought for New grocery store set to open September 14

Council hearing set for DOJ draft report on MPD practices

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Council President Ashanti Hamilton

African drum and dance event in the park Sunday

The event will be a family friendly event.

Monday Keefe Avenue School will receive a special delivery thanks to the community

During the ‘Bronzeville Week Sleepover for Education’ the community came together to raise school supplies and monetary donations for Milwaukee Public Schools.

Saturday’s Art Walk offers colorful & fun cap to Bronzeville Week

There will also be a free trolley that will take people to the various Art Walk stops/locations.

Bronzeville Week home stretch means positive events and Art Walk

Bronzeville Week 2017 wraps up on Saturday, August 12 with food, fun exercise and blocks of art.

Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Child’s shooting death a loss to the entire community

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - July 24, 2017

Skyline Music series starting this week

FREE summer concert series kicks off Tuesday

Community enhancement one block, one area at a time

Event on Monday to announce blight removal effort at 9th and Ring

Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to participate in Juneteenth festivities

The Juneteenth Parade will start at 10 a.m. on Monday

“We Got This” work initiative starts its 2017 session Saturday

This will be the fourth year of the work initiative.

City creates employee safety email account

Action is related to fatal March shooting of city DNS inspector

Groundbreaking Celebrates Re-emergence of Black Holocaust Museum, Bronzeville

Maures Development Group and J. Jeffers & Co. will be redeveloping the Garfield School into 30 affordable apartments.

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

Alderwoman Coggs to host Bucks jobs informational session March 9 at Hillside

Event will feature information about construction jobs, other positions

Overwhelming support for our fellow citizens and for our ideals

Milwaukee could be the first city in the U.S. to officially declare its opposition to the travel ban.