Milele A. Coggs

Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections

Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.

Lawsuit Filed Against City Housing Authority Over College Court Conditions

Common Ground takes its case to court to try to get rid of bed bugs, other pests.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Bronzeville takes center stage at the DNC

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 22, 2024

13th Annual Bronzeville Week a Resounding Success

A Record Year For Honorary Street Names

Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.

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

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

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

Bronzeville Week 2024 begins this weekend

Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’

Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.

Bronzeville Week 2024 features new events, returning favorites

Full schedule includes variety of family-friendly events highlighting wellness, arts, local businesses and more

Riverwest 24 Bike Race returns with fun amid competition

Council members seeking information on fatal shooting during RNC, details on convention-related arrests, economic impact

Council file seeks details on how Project 2025 might affect Milwaukee

A very public concern about private parties

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Local artists encouraged to submit entries for 2024 Bronzeville Artwalk

Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails

Council members concerned about unintended consequences.

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway

Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.

City Government Could Launch a Daycare

Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.

Locust Street Festival returns to Riverwest this Sunday

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

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

Fire started in vacant house catches occupied home next door on fire

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 22, 2024

Statement on proposed state task force on missing/murdered African American women and girls

Statement of Milwaukee Common Council members: Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman 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 Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Public Works Committee to review communication from DPW on street light grid repair and replacement

Council At Odds On Committee Assignments

But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss recent property assessments

Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration

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

Council President Jose Perez Reelected

Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II April 5, 2024

Diverse Common Council set to make history

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

2024 Spring Election Results

MPS referendum and county exec, mayor, Common Council and County Board races all on ballot.

City Could Begin Rejecting Liquor Licenses In Areas With ‘Concentrated Poverty’

Proposal aims to arm council with legally-defensible metrics to block new liquor stores, bars.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Exhibit honoring female Council members comes to City Hall

After Deadly Shooting, Council Tightens Requirements For Security Guards

Ordinance passed Tuesday requires security personnel to be licensed, bonded and insured.

Ald. Coggs seeks details and repair plans to address city’s streetlight outage problems

City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer

Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.

Women’s History Month to be celebrated during Council meeting on March 19

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Council Suspends Southside Bar After Man With Illegal Drugs Shot

Primo's Place, on 16th and Grant, will be closed from March 8 through April 6.

City of Milwaukee Black History Month to Conclude with Festivities Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27

Registration now open for 14th Annual Girls’ Day @ City Hall

Quilts on display at City Hall reflect fabric of Black Culture and History

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

City of Milwaukee celebrates Black History Month with public information campaign, networking event and more

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

Jewels Caribbean is Temporarily Closed

Committee members cite police report, patrons smoking pot, 'troubling' remarks by owners. Business can reopen Feb. 6.

Nominations For the 2024 Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award Are Now Being Accepted

6th District Difference Makers Honored for Community Betterment

2024 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set for Saturday, January 27

Special keynote address from Tish Taylor-Searcy, a serial entrepreneur, brand manager, and marketing executive

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.

Investor Will Save 101-Year-Old Building

City-owned building slated for demolition. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition

Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.

Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises

Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.

Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot

Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

Council formally adopts City of Milwaukee 2023 disparity study

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Local 3rd Graders to Participate in December 12 Common Council Meeting

Youth were selected as winners of Alderperson for a Day Essay Contest

Convenience Store Closed By City To Reopen Under New Owner

Amritpal Singh plans Sunshine Supermarket at former site of Chambers East Food Market.

Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money

"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax

Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.

Statement on verdict in Joel Acevedo homicide trial

Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council Members: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

13th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday, November 11

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Vacant lots soon to be building sites for new homes

Budget amendment bolstering Office of Equity and Inclusion adopted by Council

Alert Neighbor Program set to accept new applications beginning November 10

Citgo Gas Station Gets 10-Day Suspension

Owner cites difficulties finding security personnel, but council demands plan.

Common Council votes to reauthorize anti-displacement housing policy

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

City Closes Teutonia Avenue Gas Station

Deadly August shooting leads to unanimous Common Council vote.

Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 3 – 10, 2024

Council Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1

Delay due to uncertainty how many building inspectors will be needed.

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter

Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund

But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.

Committee recommends approval of street renaming in honor of Dr. Lester Carter