Milele A. Coggs is an alderwoman in the City of Milwaukee. She represents the 6th District.
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Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Facebook photo shows workers of city-hired subcontractor carrying handguns
News release and image from Alderman Stamper, Alderwoman Coggs, and Council President Hamilton
Dec 4th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Harambee Art Alley Installation Event
The Harambee Art Alley is a beautiful new open-air art gallery space located at 243 E. Burleigh St.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville
10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
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.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Approves East Side High Rise
After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville
New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.
Sep 20th, 2017 by David Watters
Committee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Long Fought for New grocery store set to open September 14
Sep 10th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council hearing set for DOJ draft report on MPD practices
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Council President Ashanti Hamilton
Aug 31st, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
African drum and dance event in the park Sunday
The event will be a family friendly event.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Bronzeville Week continues with wide range of events
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 7th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Common Council approves new Pioneering Innovations Commission
News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey
Jul 31st, 2017 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Child’s shooting death a loss to the entire community
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs - July 24, 2017
Jul 24th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Skyline Music series starting this week
FREE summer concert series kicks off Tuesday
Jul 10th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Kids Ask Common Council for Safer Streets
Big increase in city pedestrians killed while crossing the street.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Jessica Wineberg
Jabari Parker’s New Bachelor Pad
Bucks star still owns $570,000 Grafton home; now has a cool Brewers Hill warehouse.
Jul 7th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Community enhancement one block, one area at a time
Event on Monday to announce blight removal effort at 9th and Ring
Jun 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Unique ARCH pilot program gets Council approval
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Jun 20th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to participate in Juneteenth festivities
The Juneteenth Parade will start at 10 a.m. on Monday
Jun 16th, 2017 by A. O. Smith
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
“We Got This” work initiative starts its 2017 session Saturday
This will be the fourth year of the work initiative.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?
Common Council says yes. Chief Flynn says no. Who’s right?
May 26th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome
City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.
May 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Welcome Bader Headquarters
Harambee residents hail Bader foundation groundbreaking on N. MLK Dr.
May 22nd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Arena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.
May 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City creates employee safety email account
Action is related to fatal March shooting of city DNS inspector
May 3rd, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
A Tiny Odd Beauty in Riverwest
Mediterranean Revival home was long an office for landscape firm.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
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.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
2017 State of the City
As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett
Mar 6th, 2017 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
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Construction Starts in April
System on track to start service in late 2018, project is on-budget
Feb 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Common Council President Jose Perez
City of Milwaukee website, cable channel to host black history vignettes
News release from Alds. Chantia Lewis and Milele A. Coggs
Feb 1st, 2017 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Clarke Square Apartments Advance
Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Launch of key Promise Zone effort to be announced Tuesday
City Hall event Jan 31 to be hosted by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton
Jan 30th, 2017 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Recognition is well-deserved for 6th District Difference Makers
“That selfless attitude and generosity of spirit and energy is what the Difference Makers Award is all about...”
Jan 19th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Riverworks selected for 2017 Mini Block Build MKE
During the Mini Block Build, volunteers and community partners will come together to enhance – for free – several homes via small repairs, as well as beautification and landscaping projects.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Register now for the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit
The summit will take place on Saturday, Jan 28 at the Business and Economics Academy of Milwaukee.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Nationally-known peace activist Erica Ford to appear at public, free session on Friday
Erica Ford is the founder and CEO of LIFE Camp, Inc.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Three Plans for New City Library
MLK library the latest to have private development that includes a new library.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Muni Court Debts Slam One Zip Code
One fourth of residents of heavily black 53206 owe money; “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Lead Service Line Replacement Plan
Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the Common Council’s vote on the lead service line replacement plan
Dec 13th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program
Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Community meeting on Saturday to discuss lead service line proposal
News release from Alds. Milele A. Coggs, Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey
Dec 5th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Pete’s Fruit Market
New grocery store will be the community hub of Bronzeville
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council refocuses on neighborhoods in amended city budget
News release from Alds. Ashanti Hamilton and Milele A. Coggs
Nov 4th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Joint letter to DA John Chisholm
Joint letter from members of the Common Council to District Attorney Chisholm
Oct 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Common Council
RFP for new mixed-use MLK Library
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs said the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) has issued a Request for Proposal from qualified firms looking to partner on a mixed-use development of a new Martin Luther King branch library at 310 W. Locust St.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library
Sep 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Council signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs
The staffing makeup of the Office of African American Affairs will be determined in 2017 budget discussions.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Bronzeville Week celebration set for August 5 – 12, 2017
Each August since its inception, Bronzeville Week has gained momentum and has attracted noticeably larger crowds to a series of performances and events.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Harambee Community Market finale at Rose Park is Saturday
The Harambee Community Market will make its final appearance of the season at Rose Park tomorrow.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Ald. Coggs introduces file to generate discussion of Sylville Smith case
The death of Mr. Smith, 23, sparked civil unrest and prompted an emergency curfew order for those under age 18.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Special job and info session set for next week
The event will provide important information about carpenter apprentice, carpenter helper, laborer apprentice and other skilled construction trades positions.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Pancakes & Poetry, Art Walk and youth talent event to close out Bronzeville Week
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites the public to see what the event’s final two days have in store.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Cool Aid & Canvases and Paint-N-Sip top Bronzeville Week schedule through Friday
Bronzeville Week 2016 is hitting its midpoint with some excellent arts and culture, education, and socially-enriching events and activities on the way through Friday, August 12. A look at the schedule today through tomorrow – Friday, August 12: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs invites the public to a great children’s art event – Cool Aid & Canvases – which will take place TODAY (Thursday, August 11) at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 310 W. Locust St., with a first session starting at 10:30 a.m. and an afternoon session starting at 1:30 p.m. Paint-N-Sip, an adult art exploration and social event, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on today at Best Friends Klubhouse, 2722 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Also today, Bronzeville Week has partnered with the Peace Alliance for Change for a first-ever Sleep Over for Education which will be held at N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and W. North Ave. from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday morning. The event aims to collect donated school supplies for MPS students in need. The schedule for Friday, August 12 features Bronzeville Fire: Our Young and Talented, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. For more information about Bronzeville Week, visit: www.bronzevillesummermke.com or call 414-286-8640.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Bronzeville Week events include art, theater, entrepreneurship breakfast, home run derby and softball championship
Bronzeville Week 2016 is underway.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Bronzeville Week 2016 kickoff news conference set for Thursday
Cultural and Arts Festival, HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run to highlight first day of family-oriented week of celebration in Bronzeville
Aug 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Summer of Peace Youth Rally is Friday
At 10:30 a.m., the SOP community parades will depart from 5th and Locust and 9th and Ring and will march to Martin Luther King Peace Place.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Outrage at ambush of MPD officer & other police shootings
Joint Statement from All Members of the Common Council
Jul 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Common Council
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
