Milele A. Coggs is an alderwoman in the City of Milwaukee. She represents the 6th District.

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Five Points Exchange Charette Community Presentation
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Five Points Exchange Charette Community Presentation

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Heinous triple shooting last night near 10th and Burleigh
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Heinous triple shooting last night near 10th and Burleigh

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: 4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Plats and Parcels: Growing Bronzeville
Plats and Parcels

Growing Bronzeville

City selling gateway to neighborhood

Prime commercial development opportunity opens up in Bronzeville
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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
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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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Horse Stables for Bay View
Eyes on Milwaukee

Horse Stables for Bay View

New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?

City Hall: Council Delays Flag Decision
City Hall

Council Delays Flag Decision

Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.

City Hall: City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
City Hall

City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?

IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

Council Backs $3.4 Million to Settle Suit

ACLU sued over police “stop and frisk” practices from 2010 to 2017.

Committee a unanimous ‘yes’ on proposal to rename anteroom in honor of Vel Phillips
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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
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Common Council passes e-cigarette measure

Latest move caps off public health package

Eyes on Milwaukee: Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Eyes on Milwaukee

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event
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Griot Apartments and America’s Black Holocaust Museum celebration event

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

Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum

Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum

Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.

Public’s help needed to solve Memorial Day homicide
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Public’s help needed to solve Memorial Day homicide

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

City Hall: Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
City Hall

Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members

Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bucks Beat Hiring Goals on Arena
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bucks Beat Hiring Goals on Arena

Arena project has created at least 800 jobs for under-employed city residents.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?

Council committee debates merits of new building for Old World Third St., gateway to arena.

Lunch & Learn Summer Series offers helpful training for developers
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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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts
Eyes on Milwaukee

Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts

Project is a major milestone for the city, Bucks and local bucks.

Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood
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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
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Common Council approves full lead hazard review for city-owned properties

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

City Hall: City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
City Hall

City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue

N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre

Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.

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

City Hall: 4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
City Hall

4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.

Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.

Murphy’s Law: Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed
Murphy’s Law

Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed

FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

City Hall: The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
City Hall

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?

Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units

All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?

Milwaukee Urban League opens new Workforce Technology Center
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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
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Legislation looks to local source for water infrastructure needs

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Award highlights unprecedented growth of 6th District
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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
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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
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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
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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."

Mark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry

Mark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry

He founded ACRE, with the goal of expanding minority representation in commercial real estate.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming

Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Art Gallery and Studio Space Coming to Harambee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Art Gallery and Studio Space Coming to Harambee

City-owned building will be redeveloped on N. Port Washington Ave.

City Hall: No Strip Club for Riverwest
City Hall

No Strip Club for Riverwest

Owners of Tha Circle cite miscommunication, withdraw application.

New development coming to MLK Drive
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New development coming to MLK Drive

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: 27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward

Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination

Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Releases Contractor Gun Photo

Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Building for Bronzeville
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Building for Bronzeville

Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?

Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Another Contractor Caught With Gun
Eyes on Milwaukee

Another Contractor Caught With Gun

Another American Sewer worker caught with a gun, company forfeits another contract.

Aldermen Ask City Attorney for Legality of Paul Nannis’ position
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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.

Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert

Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert

Big hit with customers. 75% of workers from the neighborhood.

7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit Set for Saturday
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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
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Health Centers are Providing Lead Testing for Milwaukee Residents

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: $750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Eyes on Milwaukee

$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes

Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.

Council set to act on Health Department crisis
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Council set to act on Health Department crisis

Joint statement from the Milwaukee Common Council

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement
Press Release

Common Council Statement on Flynn Retirement

Statement from the Common Council - January 8th, 2018

Council committee passes Green Alert system measure
Press Release

Council committee passes Green Alert system measure

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee
Press Release

Hip-Hop Week MKE passes Common Council committee

Measure goes to full Council on January 17

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 Most Popular Stories of 2017

A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.

Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure
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Council approves Libya slave trade condemnation measure

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed

Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.

Eyes on Milwaukee: $65 Million Spent on Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

$65 Million Spent on Streetcar

Construction of track is 90 percent complete, project ahead of schedule.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Eyes on Milwaukee

Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing

Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.

Alderwoman Coggs receives Milwaukee Urban League award
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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
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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.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Worker With KKK Cooler Fired
Eyes on Milwaukee

Worker With KKK Cooler Fired

City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy

Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?

Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.

Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns
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Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?

Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget

Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops

Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.

Eyes on Milwaukee: How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Eyes on Milwaukee

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn

10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.

Harambee Art Alley Installation Event
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Harambee Art Alley Installation Event

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn

Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play

Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?

Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville

Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville

10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.

Black Women’s Empowerment March is Saturday
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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.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves East Side High Rise
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves East Side High Rise

After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.

Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville

Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville

New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves East Side Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves East Side Tower

Real test will come at the Common Council next week.

Pete’s Fruit Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot

Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Commission Approves 27-Story Tower

Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.

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

Inner City Community Garden Expands

Inner City Community Garden Expands

“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.

Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events
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Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville

At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.

Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission
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Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

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